North Carolina Counties Compete to Lure Unilin
Greensboro, NC, Jan. 23--A maker of laminate flooring is considering several Triad sites for an expansion that would create 330 jobs and add $80 million to the local economy.
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Lumber Liquidators Keeps Growing
Richmond, VA, Jan. 26--Thomas Sullivan built his multimillion-dollar business on a pile of discarded wood, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Interface Looks to Refinance Debt
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 26--Interface, Inc. today announced that it has commenced a private offering of $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes due in 2014.
Flooring Adventures Launches CenturyAVX Avation Fl
Richmond, VA, Jan. 26--CenturyAVX solid vinyl floor tile was introduced today by Flooring Adventures.
Slocan, Lousiana Pacific Set to Build OSB Plant
Vancouver, BC, Jan. 23--Slocan Forest Products Ltd and Louisiana-Pacific will begin construction this spring on a C$200 million oriented strand board mill.
Urban Bamboo Farms Idea Wins Sustainable Design Co
Chicago, IL, Jan. 26--A novel plan to grow bamboo on polluted lots in Chicago known as brownfields is a winner in a new sustainable design competition, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
CRI Teams Up To Help in Search for Missing Childre
Dalton, GA, Jan. 26--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has teamed up with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in an effort to assist the organization in its quest to find missing kids.
Weyerhaeuser's Fourth Quarter Profit Down
Federal Way, WA, Jan. 23--Weyerhaeuser Co. said fourth-quarter profit fell 27% from the year-earlier period, when timberland sales brought in more revenue.
Penney Cuts 475 Jobs
Plano, TX, Jan. 23--J.C. Penney said late Thursday that it will eliminate at least 475 jobs as it closes down a telemarketing facility, restructures corporate headquarters and reins in marketing expenses.
Formica Pension Pay Awry
Cincinnati, OH, Jan. 23--Several hundred retirees of Formica Corp. have been notified by the company they've received incorrect pension payments.