Details slow to unfold in Mon. shooting deaths Nov 1, 2008
Mahoney worked alongside Jones for nearly five years at Omnova Solutions and Wednesday morning was full of praise for his good friend. Doug and Young were close friends, and they spent a lot of time together, said Mahoney. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes to U.S. Indices Oct 23, 2008
-- CorVel Corp. (NASD: CRVL) will replace OMNOVA Solutions Inc (NYSE: ) in the SlCap 600 after the close of trading on Monday, October 27. As of today's close, OMNOVA Solutions had a market capitalization of approximately $27 million, ranking it 600th in the index ... Following is a summary of the changes: SAP 400 INDEX - October 22, 2008 COMPANY GICS ECONOMIC SECTOR GICS SUB-INDUSTRY DELETED DRS Industrials Aerospace se Technologies SAP 400 INDEX - October 27, 2008 COMPANY GICS ECONOMIC SECTOR... (PR Newswire)
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Per Share of $0.07 Despite Record High Raw Material Costs Sep 18, 2008
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Per Share of $0 ... OMNOVA Solutions Reports Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Per Share of $0 ... FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ) today reported net income of $3. (PR Newswire)
United Way seeking $600K in two months Sep 13, 2008
As of Thursday, Omnova Solutions, Weyerhaeuser, Cadence Bank, Holcim, 4-County Electric Power Association, Belk, the Herman and Hazel Owen Foundation, T.E. Lott and Co. and Regions Bank had donated funds to the 2009 United Way Campaign. Other donors were BancorpSouth, Galloway-Chandler-McKinney Insurance, Mitchell, McNutt and Sams, the Newell Paper Co., AT Columbus Municipal and Lowndes County School Districts, Ikon Office Solutions, United Way, Rhett Real Estate, the Greater Columbus Learning... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
United Way honors Unity Run sponsors Sep 10, 2008
Omnova Solutions, Inc.. Roland Hay Farm. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Literacy Council tunes in for awards Thursday Aug 6, 2008
B, Dr. Tonya Baker; C, Coosa Valley Technical College; E, Gordon County Convention st (Explore Gordon County); G, Georgia Bank ; H, Eastgate Properties; J, Calhoun City Schools (Jackets); K, Dr. Shireen Ku; L, Larry House Office Supply; O, Omnova Solutions; Q, Group of individuals; T, The Calhoun Times; X, X Factor (individuals) and Z, anonymous. The first of three scholarship awards to be presented, the academic achievement award for 2007-08, will take place at the Lyrics for Literacy event... (Calhoun Times, GA)
Leadership grads enthusiastic about experience Jun 20, 2008
I thought the program was fantastic, said Ray Craven, Leadership Lowndes graduate and safety manager of Omnova Solutions in Columbus. I am relatively new to the area, so it gave me a good chance to see who some of the movers and shakers are in the community. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2008 Loss Per Share on Record Increases in Raw Material Costs Jun 17, 2008
4 million - Significant new pricing actions to recover raw material costs were implemented late in the second quarter and early in the third quarter FAIRLAWN, Ohio, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ) today reported a net loss of $3 ... "Our priority to improve profitability continued to be challenged by record setting raw material inflation during the quarter," said Kevin McMullen, OMNOVA Solutions' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ... Earnings Conference Call -... (PR Newswire)
OMNOVA Solutions Increases First Quarter 2008 Sales and Narrows Loss Per Share Apr 2, 2008
9 million higher raw material cost - Acquired full ownership of Decorative Products Asian operations effective December 31, 2007 FAIRLAWN, Ohio, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ) today reported a net loss of $3 ... "We are encouraged by the year-over-year improvements in what is typically our seasonally weakest quarter. We achieved the sales and volume growth in both Performance Chemicals and Decorative Products, despite what continues to be an extremely... (PR Newswire)
United Way honors top volunteer, others Thursday Mar 29, 2008
Pinnacle Awards went to Columbus Municipal School District, Omnova Solutions, Weyerhaeuser Columbus Cellulose Fiber, Holcim, Cadence Bank, Ceco Building Systems, Tronox, Domtar, Paccar, Trustmark National Bank, Belk, Mississippi University for Women, Microtek Medical, Lowndes County School District, 4-County Electric Power Association and Sanderson Plumbing. Excellence Awards. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
OMNOVA Solutions to Webcast First Quarter 2008 Earnings Call Mar 26, 2008
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: ) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at 11:00am ET. The call will be hosted by OMNOVA Solutions Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin McMullen ... The call will be webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed on OMNOVA Solutions' website at ... Or, to listen to a digitized telephone replay (2:30pm, April 2 until 11:59pm ET, April 9, 2008), callers... (PR Newswire)
Locksmithing - a key profession (2/28) Feb 29, 2008
Among the many local businesses, they service Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle, First United Methodist Church, Columbus Air Force Base and Omnova Solutions Inc.. The staff. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
United Way: Six days, $52K to go Feb 22, 2008
Omnova Solutions, Inc. Employees. Omnova Solutions, Inc. Corporate Gift. (Calhoun Times, GA)
OMNOVA Solutions Reduces Latex Capacity at Mogadore, Ohio Plant Feb 1, 2008
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: ) today announced that, as part of its ongoing drive to improve productivity and lower costs, it is eliminating approximately 50 million wet pounds of latex capacity at its Mogadore, Ohio plant ... "OMNOVA's Performance Chemicals business unit achieved record productivity in 2007 and is driving efficiencies through our LEAN SixSigma operating approach," said Jim Hohman, President, Performance Chemicals at OMNOVA. "This is... (PR Newswire)
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations of $0.08 Versus a Loss of $0.02 Per Share for the Fourth Quarter of 2006 Jan 15, 2008
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations of $0 ... OMNOVA Solutions Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations of $0 ... 7 million in the quarter - First quarter 2008 acquired remaining interest in Asian Joint Ventures FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ) today reported income from continuing operations of $3. (PR Newswire)
OMNOVA Solutions Acquires Full Ownership of Its Decorative Products Joint Ventures in Asia From CP Group Jan 8, 2008
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49 ... The buyout makes OMNOVA Solutions sole owner of CPPC-Decorative Products Co., Ltd. in Thailand, and CG-OMNOVA Decorative Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Beston OMNOVA Plastics (Taicang) Co., Ltd., both in China ... OMNOVA Solutions was the majority owner of the joint ventures, at approximately 50. (PR Newswire)
United Way reaches $350,000 Dec 27, 2007
Omnova Solutions, Inc., employees. George Chambers Resource Center employees. (Calhoun Times, GA)
DEQ fines Omnova $27,500 for improper labeling and storing Dec 21, 2007
JACKSON The state Department of Environmental Quality has fined Omnova Solutions in Columbus for violating hazardous-waste regulations concerning proper labeling and storage. The maker of vinyl wall covering and upholstered products agreed to pay 27,500, according to DEQ's monthly report to the state Commission on Environmental Quality, which met Tuesday. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Blasters blow up competition in Spell-Off Oct 3, 2007
The teams competing in the Spell-off and their sponsors are Coosa Valley Tech Spirited Spellers, sponsored ny Coosa Valley Technical College; Martin s Mythical Mensas sponsored by St. Timothy Episcopal Church; North Georgia Blasters sponsored by North Georgia Blasting Co.; Rowdy Renegades of Rotary, sponsored by Calhoun Rotary Club; Weird Wacky Wal-Mart Wordmeisters sponsored by Wal-Mart; the Scholarly Stingers, sponsored by Owasa Family Medicine); and Team Gordon Spelling Specialists, sponsored... (Calhoun Times, GA)
OMNOVA Solutions to Webcast Presentation to Deutsche Bank Fifteenth Annual Leveraged Finance Conference Sep 27, 2007
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: ) will make a presentation to analysts and portfolio managers at the Fifteenth Annual Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, hosted by Deutsche Bank Securities. Kevin McMullen, OMNOVA Solutions Chairman and CEO, will address the conference on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, beginning at 8:35am PT (11:35am ET) ... To access a live audio webcast of the presentation, visit the Investors page on the OMNOVA Solutions... (PR Newswire)
OMNOVA Slims Down Sep 20, 2007
If OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: OMN) were ever to advertise on television, it could copy the old BASF advertisements with only minor changes: "At OMNOVA, we don't make the things you buy; we make the coatings that make the things you buy better.". This is perhaps an awkward slogan, but it's an apt description of what OMNOVA does. (MSNBC -- Business)
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Record Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Per Share of $0.11 Sep 18, 2007
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Record Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Per Share of $0 ... OMNOVA Solutions Reports Record Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Per Share of $0 ... 7% versus third quarter of 2006 FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ) today reported income from continuing operations of $4. (PR Newswire)
GTRA travelers find comfort in security Sep 12, 2007
t hasn't changed any travel plans here, said Anthony Nix, an Omnova Solutions technical manager, who was on his way to a training session in Ohio. was on a plane last Sept. 11, too, and my father was actually in the air when (the terrorist attacks) happened six years ago. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Boys and Girls Club gets splash of color during Lowndes United Way's Day to Care Sep 7, 2007
Volunteers from Omnova Solutions, one of about 30 local companies and individuals slated to put in around 1,000 volunteer hours during the United Way's annual Day to Care today, began prep work for the project a couple of weeks ago. The coated fabric and commercial wallpaper production company designed the murals, and personnel took time out to sketch outlines on the wall earlier. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
26 are Leadership graduates Jul 27, 2007
The 16 corporate sponsors for the 2007 class were Alliant Health Plans, ATcommunications, Branch Banking , Calhoun Wholesale/Hall Realty, Fox Systems, Georgia Bank , Gordon Hospital, Cathy E. Harrison, Mannington Mills, Mohawk Industries, North Georgia E.M.C., North Georgia National Bank, Northwest Georgia Regional Fair; Omnova Solutions, Pine Hall Brick Company, and Wal-Mart Supercenter. Participants in Leadership Calhoun/Gordon County are nominated by alumni of the program and are chosen by... (Calhoun Times, GA)
Omnova's technology awards goto Columbus employees Jul 3, 2007
Omnova Solutions has named Anthony Nix and Rodney Cuevas, both Columbus residents, as recipients of its 2006 Technology Awards. Nix and Cuevas, along with associates from Omnova's Decorative Products joint venture in Shanghai, China, developed a technologically-advanced vehicle soft-top for use on sport utility vehicles while adhering to very stringent criteria, according to a statement released by Omnova this morning. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
OMNOVA Solutions Recognizes Employee Innovations with 2006 Technology Awards Jun 29, 2007
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: ) today announced the recipients of its 2006 Technology Awards ... Recipients hail from across OMNOVA Solutions, including its Performance Chemicals business segment facilities in Akron, Ohio, Chester, South Carolina and Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Decorative Products business segment facilities in Columbus, Mississippi and the Company's joint venture partners in Shanghai, China and Rayong, Thailand ... "Through innovation,... (PR Newswire)
CIO Decisions Midmarket IT Leadership Award winners Jun 29, 2007
Doug Wenger, senior vice president and CIO, Omnova Solutions Inc. ... Doug Wenger, senior vice president and CIO, Omnova Solutions Inc.. (SearchCIO.com)
Good move in Chester Jun 22, 2007
Council members agreed to buy a 29,580-square-foot facility on the J.A Cochran By-Pass that's now owned by Omnova Solutions. The plan is to shift nearly all of the county's offices out of downtown Chester. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2007 Net Loss Per Share of $0.23, Including $0.30 Per Share for Debt Redemption Costs Jun 19, 2007
OMNOVA Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2007 Net Loss Per Share of $0 ... OMNOVA Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2007 Net Loss Per Share of $0 ... 8% versus second quarter 2006 on commercial refurbishment growth and new laminate wins FAIRLAWN, Ohio, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ) today reported a net loss of $9. (PR Newswire)
Stocks to Watch Jun 18, 2007
Omnova Solutions () is expected to report second-quarter earnings of 8 cents a share. Sharper Image Corp. () is expected to post a loss of 88 cents a share for the first quarter. (Fox News)
Feds track region polluters Jun 17, 2007
Omnova Solutions, Calhoun - 13,862 pounds, up 73 percent ... Omnova Solutions scored third among Gordon County polluters in 2005, generating 13,862 pounds of toxins, a 73 percent increase from the previous year. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
OMNOVA Solutions Launches ECORE(TM) Advanced Wall Technology Jun 9, 2007
A Revolutionary Eco-Friendly Wallcovering Platform FAIRLAWN, Ohio, June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hailed as the industry's first and only "no-compromise," eco-friendly wallcovering platform, ECORE(TM) Advanced Wall Technology by OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: OMN) is being unveiled into the world of architecture and design at the 2007 NeoCon World's Trade Fair at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, June 11-13 ... OMNOVA Solutions Inc. is a technology-based company with 2006 sales of approximately $700... (PR Newswire)
Omnova workers get new labor contract May 19, 2007
After six weeks of negations, a new labor agreement covering Omnova Solutions' Columbus plant has been ratified by company officials and members of United Steelworkers Local 748-L, the union representing 260 of the plant's 400 employees. he negotiation process is always intense but both sides were very respectful and bargained in good faith and came up with a good contract that meets the needs and interests of both parties while providing our employees with good jobs and good wages and benefits,... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
United Steelworkers Ratify New Contract With OMNOVA Solutions' Columbus, Mississippi Facility May 17, 2007
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: ) today announced that members of United Steelworkers Local 748-L have ratified a new labor agreement covering the Company's Columbus, Mississippi plant ... "We commend the union for their willingness to work together to address issues critical to the Columbus plant's future," said Robert Coleman, President of OMNOVA Solutions' Decorative Products business unit ... OMNOVA Solutions is a technology-based company with 2006... (PR Newswire)
OMNOVA Solutions Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Consent Solicitation and Determination of Consideration With Respect to Its 11-1/4% Senior Secured Notes Due 2010 May 5, 2007
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ) (the "Company"), announced today that with respect to its previously announced tender offer and consent solicitation for any and all of its outstanding 11-1/4% senior secured notes due 2010 (CUSIP No. 682129AC5) (the "Notes"), the Company has received valid tenders and consents representing a majority of the aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding not owned by the Company or its affiliates as of the Consent... (PR Newswire)
American taps Franze as president Apr 29, 2007
He previously served as president of OMNOVA Solutions Inc.'s Building Products Division and Mansfield Plumbing Products. "ABC has a great reputation in the construction products industry," said Harry Franze. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
OMNOVA Solutions Inc. Commences Tender Offer for Its 11-1/4% Senior Secured Notes Due 2010 Apr 21, 2007
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ) (the "Company"), announced today that it commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding 11-1/4% senior secured notes due 2010 (CUSIP No. 682129AC5) (the "Notes") ... OMNOVA Solutions assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements made by the Company, whether as a result of new information, future events... (PR Newswire)
Not too late to sign up for Bowl for Kids' Sake Apr 18, 2007
Other sponsors for this fun event include Gordon Hospital, Omnova Solutions, Wal-Mart, Georgia Bank , Ashton Furniture, Mathews , North Georgia National Bank, OWASA Family Medicine, Mauldin Trash Service, Fischer iates, C.W. Barrett Calhoun Wholesale, and Regions Bank. Classifieds. (Calhoun Times, GA)
D'Antoni, McGarry and Percy Re-elected to the Board of Directors of OMNOVA Solutions Inc. Mar 23, 2007
FAIRLAWN, OH, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: ) today announced that its shareholders have re-elected David J. D'Antoni, Diane E. McGarry and Steven W. Percy to serve as directors of the Company ... Mr. D'Antoni has been a director of OMNOVA Solutions since November 2003 and is a member of the audit committee ... Ms. McGarry held numerous positions in her long tenure with Xerox, including President, North American General Markets Operations; Senior Vice President,... (PR Newswire)
United Way touts community's top volunteers, campaign success Mar 23, 2007
Pinnacle Awards went to Weyerhaeuser Pulp and Paper Complex, Omnova Solutions Inc., Holcim (US) Inc., Columbus Municipal School District, Cadence Bank, Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, Belk, Ceco Building Systems, Tronox and Microtek Medical. Awards of Excellence were presented companies which raised 5,000 to 9,999. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Tuesday's Stocks to Watch Mar 20, 2007
Omnova Solutions Inc.'s () fiscal first-quarter loss widened to $5. 1 million, or 12 cents a share, from $4. (Fox News)
2006 Recap: SEI Adds 65 New Global Institutional Clients and US$5.8 Billion in Assets Jan 30, 2007
Additional new global clients include AtlantiCare Health System (US), American Commercial Lines LLC (US), Cooper University Hospital (US), North Carolina State University (US), OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (US), Ottaway Newspapers Inc. (US), Pathmark Stores Inc. (US), St. Elizabeth Medical Center (US), Tasty Baking Company (US), Viacom International Inc. (US), Baggley Group Limited (UK), LGC (UK), Ronez Limited (UK), Survitec Group (UK), African Alliance International Ltd (South Africa), Grant Thornton... (Canada Newswire)
Akron board installs officers Jan 10, 2007
In addition, the Fairlawn- based Omnova Solutions Foundation presented the board with a check for $50,000 that will be used to bring back some of the budget reductions. The money will go toward audio and visual equipment, public bus transportation passes, after-school science programs and field trips. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
