Minuteman Receives Tender Offer
Addison, IL, Apr 5--Minuteman International, Inc., the floor-care equipment and chemical manufacturer today announced that it has received a letter from Hako-Werke International GmbH.
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Armstrong Wins Platinum ADEX Award
Lancaster, PA, Apr. 5--Armstrong Flooring has received a 2003 Platinum ADEX Award (Award for Design Excellence) from Design Journal Magazine.
CEOs' Confidence Climbs
New York, NY, Apr. 6--Business confidence surged to a two-decade high in the first quarter, the Conference Board said Monday, confirming other reports showing that firms are increasingly upbeat about the U.S. economy's prospects.
Glen Eden Launches Michael Graves Collection
Calhoun, GA, Apr. 5--Internationally renowned architect Michael Graves has been on the forefront of architectural and interior design for 30 years.
Kohl's Realigns Merchandising Team
Menomonee Falls, WI, Apr. 4--Kohl's Department Stores has outlined key initiatives of its strategic objective to realign its merchandise executive team.
Mohawk Colors of Spring Sale Sale Set
Dalton, GA, Apr. 5--Last Fall, Mohawk Floorscapes and Mohawk ColorCenter stores participated in Mohawk’s first national sales event, “Mohawk Anniversary Month.”
Foamex Hires New Audit Firm
Linwood, PA, Apr. 1--Foamex International Inc. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP (DET.XX) as its independent auditor on March 26, according to a Form 8-K filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ontario to Set 60% Target for Recycling
Toronto, ON, Apr. 5--The Ontario government is to announce today its goal of recycling 60 percent of the province's waste by 2008, according to the Toronto Star.
Robina Buys Classen USA Assets
Kennesaw, GA, Apr. 5--Robina Inc., a subsidiary of the Robina Flooring Company in Malaysia, announces the acquisition of Classen USA’s assets effective April 1st.
Niblock Tapped as Lowe's Next Chairman & CEO
Mooresville, NC, Apr. 5--Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today an orderly succession plan under which company president Robert A. Niblock has been named chairman and chief executive officer-elect, until the planned retirement of Robert L. Tillman sch