Durable Goods Orders Slip
Washington, DC, Sept. 25--Strong demand from the Pentagon wasn't enough to keep American factories humming in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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Forbo Signs Licensing Deal With South American Adh
Eglisau, Switzerland, Sept. 25--The Forbo Group has concluded a license agreement with the Brazilian adhesives manufacturer Artecola Indústrias Químicas Ltda.
Morelock Wood Names E.J. Welch Distributor
Bend, OR, Sept. 25--Morelock Wood Products, known announced its new partnership agreements with E.J. Welch Company to distribute its high-end flooring, mouldings and accessories throughout the Midwest.
Home Depot Announces Second Manhattan Store
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 24--The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced plans to open a new store at 59th Street and Third Avenue in Midtown Manhattan next summer.
Creditors Want Armstrong To Hold Off On Reorganiza
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 24--Let's look before we leap. That was the point raised Monday by a group in the Armstrong World Industries bankruptcy case, in one of a dozen objections filed against Armstrong's proposed reorganization plan, according to th
Lowe’s Sales Still Strong
Charlotte, NC, Sept. 24--Lowe's Companies, Inc. will tell analysts and investors today in Charlotte at its annual conference that third quarter sales trends remain strong and the company remains optimistic about its current and future prospects.
Armstrong To Raise Residential Sheet Vinyl Prices
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 24--Armstrong announced today that it will initiate a three to five percent price increase on selected residential vinyl sheet flooring products effective with shipments on December 1.
Georgia-Pacific Weighs Sale of Distribution Divisi
Georgia-Pacific said it is considering a sale of its $3.8 billion building products distribution division, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
More on Armstrong’s Plan to Halt Its Lancaster Ste
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 22--Armstrong World Industries Inc. said Wednesday it would stop making residential stenciled flooring at its Lancaster plant, triggering another round of layoffs there, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Soaring Plywood Prices Squeeze Home Builders
Pueblo CO, Sep. 20--The rising cost of lumber is starting to squeeze profits for area home builders but they aren't ready to raise prices to home buyers yet, according to the Pueblo Chieftain.