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Beazer Ready to Downsize Further

Beazer Ready to Downsize Further

Atlanta, GA, September 19, 2007--Homebuilder Beazer Homes USA Inc. is cutting costs and offering discounts to weather the downturn in the housing market and is prepared to downsize further if needed, CEO Ian McCarthy said.

From Johnsonite, Acczent Comfort Vinyl

From Johnsonite, Acczent Comfort Vinyl

Chagrin Falls, OH, September 18, 2007-- A new vinyl from Johnsonite, Acczent, aims to create the looks of wood, glass and steel without the expense, installation time and maintenance requirements.

Pergo Launches National Ad Campaign

Pergo Launches National Ad Campaign

Raleigh, NC, September 19, 2007-- Pergo is looking to reinvigorate sales of its laminate flooring with its first national advertising campaign in four years.

Armstrong Awarded Hardwood Patent

Armstrong Awarded Hardwood Patent

Lancaster, PA, September 17, 2007--Armstrong World Industries has been awarded a patent for its NextGentechnology for locking engineered hardwood flooring.

Brintons Announces New Distribution Strategy

Brintons Announces New Distribution Strategy

Atlanta, GA, September 17, 2007--Brintons, manufacturers of wool-rich woven Axminster carpet, has a new marketing and distribution strategy for its residential carpet operations in the U.S. and Canada.

Furniture Brands Lowers 3Q Guidance

Furniture Brands Lowers 3Q Guidance

St. Louis, MO, September 18, 2007--Furniture Brands International lowered its third quarter outlook citing continued softening of its business and weakening of order flow.