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Pergo Posts Nine Month Results

Trelleborg, Sweden, October 22—Pergo, reported it results of the first nine months of 2004. Sales during the nine month period amounted to SEK 2,098 M (US$291.6M) (2,067), an increase of 8% compared with the year earlier period after adjustment for curren

Interprint CEO Holds Groundbreaking

Pittsfield, NY, October 21 -- The cold and the rain didn't keep people away Tuesday morning as Interprint, Inc. CEO Bill Hines held the groundbreaking of his company's new $23 million, 135,000 square foot facility on Route 41 in Pittsfield accordi

Kmart Names New CEO

Troy, MI, October 18--Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc., as its new chief executive and president.

PVC Prices Rising, Nylon Continues Climb

New York, October 14--PVC prices recovered some momentum in August and September, whereas nylon resin prices have continued climbing, according to Asia Intelligence Wire.

Lowe's to Buy Less Laminate From Armstrong

Lancaster, PA, October 12--Armstrong Holdings Inc. announced that Lowe's Companies Inc. has informed Armstrong of its decision to reduce its purchases of laminate flooring from the company.

Home Depot's Expo at Crossroads

Atlanta, GA, October 11--It's been more than a year since Home Depot opened a new Expo Design Center, and there are no plans to build any more, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ferillo Joins 828 International

Greenville, SC, October 8--Mark Ferullo has been appointed vice president for 828 International Trading. In his new position, Ferullo will focus on increasing 828's sales and market share by working with existing dealers and building new business.