Asbestos Bill to Come to Senate in April
Washington, D.C., Mar. 24--Senate staff are preparing a bill to reform the asbestos litigation system, and plan to bring it to the floor on April 19, an aide to Senate Republican Leader Bill Frist said.
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Mohawk Unveils New “Rewards Plus” Promotion
Dalton, GA, Mar. 24--Mohawk has made major changes in how it implements its core group of retail salesperson promotions, placing them under one umbrella program: Mohawk "Rewards Plus."
Armstrong Hosts Manufacturing Summit
Lancaster, PA, Mar. 24--Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell yesterday addressed more than 200 participants in a Manufacturing Summit at Armstrong World Industries Inc.
US Companies Still Forecasting Higher Profits
New York, NY, Mar. 23--Corporate America provided Wall Street with another batch of sunny earnings outlooks last week, led by forecasts from larger companies.
MetLife and Home Depot Announce Alliance
Warwick, RI, Mar. 23 --MetLife Auto & Home and The Home Depot announce that they will be joining forces to provide repair materials and installation services for MetLife Auto & Home customers.
Home Depot Launching Online Gift Registry
Atlanta, GA, Mar. 23--Home Depot is going the way of retailers like Crate & Barrel and Macy's by offering an online gift registry.
Lowe's Adding 600 Workers in Mooresville
Mooreville, NC, Mar. 23--Lowe's Companies Inc. is expanding its Mooresville base to add 600 more workers, the home improvement retailer announced.
UK Company Commissions £5M Tire Recycling Plant
Stalybridge, UK, Mar. 23--Sims Recycling Solution has commissioned a £5 million tire granulating plant in Stalybridge, Manchester, which can process 35,000 tonnes of tires a year.
OMNOVA Solutions Narrows Losses in First Quarter
Fairlawn, OH, Mar. 23--Omnova Solutions Inc. today reported a loss of $5.8 million or $(0.14) per diluted share for the first quarter of 2004,
Forbo Reports 2003 Earnings
Zurich/Eglisau, Swiitzerland, Mar. 23--In 2003, the Forbo Group had to struggle with adverse economic conditions in important core markets coupled with an unfavorable exchange rate development of the US dollar.