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.
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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.
Atlanta, GA, Mar. 23--Home Depot is going the way of retailers like Crate & Barrel and Macy's by offering an online gift registry.
Mooreville, NC, Mar. 23--Lowe's Companies Inc. is expanding its Mooresville base to add 600 more workers, the home improvement retailer announced.
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.
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.
Albany, NY, Mar. 22--Joe Pangione is connected. The 45-year-old assistant store manager at the Home Depot at Latham Farms carries a dedicated cellphone that is his half-pound link to the world.
Pensacola, FL, Mar. 22--Thousands of area Solutia Inc. and Monsanto Co. retirees wondering about the future of their health insurance and other benefits, probably won't have an answer for two years.
Trelleborg, Sweden, Mar. 22--In compliance with the Swedish Co-determination Act, Pergo has decided to begin negotiations with the unions regarding concentration of production of premium products for the European market to the plant in Trelleborg.
Charleston, WV, Mar. 22--Monsanto Co. and a related company agreed Thursday to a new study of dioxin contamination of the Kanawha River, according to the Charleston Gazette.
New York, Mar. 22--The Fortune 500 ranking of the nation's largest companies are compiled by Fortune magazine on the basis of 2003 revenue.