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| Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG), which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today announced that its Harmon, Inc. subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Architectural Wall Solutions, Inc. (AWallS) of Bolingbrook, IL, the ninth largest commercial glass installation business in the United States.
| OmniDecor spa, an international group based in Erba (Como/Italy) and leader in the production of satin glass for architecture and design, will be at "Glasstec2004".
| Key Features:Robust performance, despite cost pressures and strong pound Profit on ordinary activities before taxation, amortisation of goodwill and exceptional items £87 million (2003 £84 million) *Earnings per share before exceptional items and amortisation of goodwill increased from 4.1 pence to 4.3 pence (basic earnings per share increased from 3.1 pence to 4.0 pence) Interim dividend maintained at 1.75 pence per shareStrong free cash flow up nine per cent at £97 million (2003 £89 million) Borrowings reduced to £621 million (2003 £775 million)Markets challenging, though demand outlook becoming somewhat more positive Chairman, Sir Nigel Rudd, commented:The Groups results in the first six months of the year confirm the expectations set out in our previous statements, with robust profits achieved, despite rising costs and the impact of the strong pound. Indeed headline profit at constant exchange rates was up 14 per cent. Continued strong cash generation has enabled the Group to reduce borrowings by £154 million (or 20 per cent) in the last twelve months. Conditions in most of our markets remain challenging, although the demand outlook is becoming somewhat more positive. Group Results For The Half Year To 30 September 2004Statement by the Chairman, Sir Nigel RuddAs indicated at the time of the Pilkington Annual General Meeting in July, conditions in most markets remain challenging, although the outlook in general is becoming more positive.
| Eight union glassworkers went on strike today at Bradys Glass, at 203 N. Providence Road, citing a contract disagreement.The workers three-year contract expired last night at midnight without a renewal.
| Anchor Glass Container Corporation (NASDAQ:AGCC) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2004.
| Architectural and automotive glass maker Apogee Enterprises Inc. on Wednesday posted a fourth-quarter net loss as it restructured.
| Pilkington, the glassmaker, continued to warn of challenging trading conditions today, saying that it expected its building products market to remain weak.
| Netherfield Visual, which makes showcases for museums, has been shortlisted for the international business award after winning a £500,000 contract to fit out Bill Clintons presidential library.
| Fourth quarter consolidated sales for Bekaert were in line with expectations. Due to the price increases of wire rod, Bekaerts most important raw material, operating margins came under increased pressure.
| Texting with 027 helps Asset Management Network Ltd (AMN) deliver a fast, 24/7 window repair service for customers of insurance giant IAG New Zealand Limited (which trades under the State and NZI brands in New Zealand).
| Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). For many North American glass manufacturers, 2003 marked a turnaround year for capital project development.
| Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) announced today it will release fourth quarter and full year 2003 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, February 5, 2004.A conference call to discuss earnings will follow the release at 11 a.m.
| Stuart Chambers is in his shirt sleeves and carrying a tea-tray. The chief executive of Pilkington is, perhaps subconsciously, making a statement about how the company has changed.
| The people of Waterford have smashed the citys recycling record by depositing over two hundred and twenty thousand bottles and jars in bring banks during the first eight months of this year.
| Directors of Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) have declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14.5 cents per share of common stock.
| Air Liquides Supervisory Board, chaired by Alain Joly, met on September 5, 2003 and reviewed financial statements for the first half of 2003, presented by Benoît Potier, Chairman of the Management Board.
| Multi-Glass International has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2002.
| PPG Industries Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Raymond W. LeBoeuf told shareholders here today the company's decision to "stick to its knitting" has enabled the global manufacturer of coatings, glass, fiber glass and chemicals to outperform its peers during the economic slowdown.
| Mexican glassmaker Vitro will work in 2003 to bolster sales to the construction industry and complete a financial restructuring, a top official said.
| CeramiClear clearcoat by PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG - News) has received a PACE Award, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has won recognition from the program that honors product innovation and management excellence among automotive suppliers worldwide.