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Heavy Metal
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday August 16, 2010
Chemetal and Treefrog have joined forces to offer a complete wall panel system suitable for a range of interior installations.
CompX Reports Second Quarter Sales Increased
Tuesday August 3, 2010
Net sales increased principally due to improved order rates from customers across all business segments as a result of a positive change in the economic conditions in North America
Steelcase Supplier Custom Cable Industries files Chapter 11
Tuesday August 3, 2010
Steelcase vendor owes them nearly a million dollars.
We make it for You
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday August 2, 2010
Hilco Technologies is a good example of a company that works behind the scenes in the office furniture industry to make life easier for its major manufacturers.
Leggett & Platt Sales Climb 15% in Second Quarter
Friday July 23, 2010
Earnings increased primarily as a result of higher sales.
CompX Reports First Quarter Sales Climbed
Tuesday May 4, 2010
Net sales increased principally due to improved order rates from customers across all business segments as a result of a positive change in the economic conditions in North America.
CompX Fourth Quarter Sales Fall 22%, Posts Loss
Wednesday March 3, 2010
Net sales decreased principally due to lower requirements from customers across all business segments.
Leggett & Platt Sales Fall 13% in Latest Quarter
Friday January 29, 2010
For the year Leggett & Platt posted a 25% decrease in sales.
CompX Reports Third Quarter Sales Fell 32%
Friday October 30, 2009
Net sales decreased principally due to lower order rates from customers across all business segments.
Leggett & Platt Third Quarter Sales fell 28%
Friday October 23, 2009
Commercial Fixturing & Components sales for the quarter decreased 28% due to the company's decision to walk away from sales with unacceptable profit margins, market softness in office furniture components, and reduced spending by retailers.
Saving the Day
by MARY RADIGAN Monday September 14, 2009
When Noble International's Spring Lake, Mich. division got caught up in the parent company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction this summer, Herman Miller and a private investor group stepped up to save the day.
Greening Foam
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday September 7, 2009
The chemicals used to make foam are an environmental nightmare -- a nasty stew that includes isocyanate, polyols and catalysts.
CompX Reports Second Quarter Sales Fell 32%
Tuesday August 4, 2009
Net sales decreased principally due to lower order rates from customers across all business segments.
Leggett & Platt Second Quarter Sales Fall 29%
Friday July 24, 2009
"Weak demand continues across our markets, and shows few signs of imminent improvement."
Uniboard Invests $160 million to build MDF/HDF Plant in North Carolina
Thursday July 16, 2009
UNIBOARD moncure will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 cubic meters.
Leggett & Platt brings eCoupled Wireless Power Technology to the Table
Wednesday June 24, 2009
Four office furniture OEMs showcased furniture with eCoupled Technology during NeoCon.
Gill Expands Seating Controls Offering
Friday June 12, 2009
Company purchased tooling, patents and other intellectual property from Warvel Products.
Accuride Products Rohs Compliant
Thursday June 4, 2009
The European Union adopted the RoHS Directive in 2003.
Moody's Downgrade of Leggett & Platt possible
Wednesday May 13, 2009
The review for downgrade reflects our concern that Leggett's credit metrics will remain below our expectations for its rating category over the medium term due.
CompX First Quarter Sales Hammered
Saturday May 2, 2009
Sales slide 30% in latest quarter.
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