Alcoa Sells Specialty Chemicals Firm
Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 6--Alcoa Inc. on Thursday said it will sell off part of its chemical operations, the second large divestiture announced by the aluminum producer in a week.
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Tarkett Develops New Logo
Farnham, Quebec, Nov. 6--Following the recent announcement that Domco Tarkett is changing its corporate name to Tarkett, the company is introducing a new corporate logo that reflects its new identity and global profile.
Condo, Co-Op Sales Set Record
Washington, DC, Nov. 6--Sales of existing condominiums and cooperatives skyrocketed to a new record in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Slate Flooring/Roofing Firm Growing
Broomfield, CO, Nov. 6--After 14 years in Broomfield, Source Products Group is expanding and recently formed a partnership that will bring a touch of Europe to Colorado, according to the Broomfield Enterprise.
Foam Products Names New Sales Director
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 6--Dennis Klein has been named Director of Sales, Foam Products Corporation Specialty Products’ Division.
Firm Develops Saw That Cuts More Efficiently
Raleigh, NC, Nov. 5--Sandy Mullin gestured at the machine his Raleigh saw company makes and said he ought to paint it green, according to the Raleigh News & Observer.
INSTALL Program Debuts
Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 5--Nearly 100 of the area's top architects and designers were given a sneak preview of a program that promises to improve the North American construction industry--starting in Kansas City.
Win A Designer Contest New For Surfaces
Dallas, TX, Nov. 6--A new contest at Surfaces 2004 will help one lucky floor covering retailer draw more traffic into their store than they ever imagined.
Martha Stewart Furniture Selling Well
High Point, NC, Nov. 5--Alex Bernhardt was understandably nervous a year ago, when he escorted embattled fashion diva Martha Stewart to the unveiling of her first Signature furniture collection.
Digital Sample Firm Expanding
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 5--One of Chattanooga's most successful technology firms said it landed several new contracts during the third quarter, according to the Chattanoogan.