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Trelleborg, Sweden, Sept. 4--Pergo has decided to invest about USD 16 M in its US operations. The investment includes a DL (direct lamination) press and expansion of the production plant in Garner, North Carolina.
Bayport, MN, Sept. 2--Andersen Corporation announced today that James E. Humphrey has been named chief executive officer, in addition to his current role as president, effective September 1, 2003.
Troy, MI, Sept. 2--Kmart Holding Corp. named Bruce Johnson, Janet Kelly and Lisa Schultz senior vice presidents.
Millersville, MD, Sept. 3--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration has announced a new slate of environmental courses that it will be offering. The courses fall into four areas: mold, hazardous waste operations and emergency response (H
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 2--As Home Depot expands in Mexico and Canada, it's keeping an eye on Europe and Asia for future international opportunities, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 2--Karastan has extended its AmericasMart Area Rug Center presence with a long-term lease agreement.
Colonial Heights, MA, Sept. 2--Tom Sullivan is building business the hardwood way. The Boston native owns Lumber Liquidators, a hardwood flooring company based in Colonial Heights, according to the Progress-Index.
Kidderminster, UK, Sept. 2--A leading UK textile company has announced it is to lay off 140 people at its two Northern Ireland factories, according to 4NI.
Aberdeen, NC, Aug. 28--Gulistan Carpet, Inc. announced today that Hampton Capital Partners, LLC made an equity investment in the company and provided mezzanine financing to support ongoing operations.
Ewing, NJ, Aug. 29--Universal Display Corporation announced today that it has completed a $16.1 million registered direct offering of 2,012,500 shares of its common stock to certain institutional investors.