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WFCA Unveils New Consumer Website

Anaheim, CA, September 14, 2006--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) launched a new Internet resource for consumers seeking floor covering. The website, wfca.org, offers in-depth information about all types of floor covering on the market today.

94% of InterfaceFLOR Products Meet New SCS Certifi

LaGrange, GA, September 13, 2006--InterfaceFLOR Commercial announced today that it has certified 94 percent of its products to the Sustainable Carpet Assessment Draft Standard – NSF 140, as announced yesterday by Scientific Certifications Systems of Emery

Armstrong Signs Deal With Industrial Nanotech

Naples, FL, September 13, 2006--Industrial Nanotech, a company specializing in nanotechnology innovation and product development, today announced the signing of an agreement submitted by Armstrong World Industries.

Tandus Reports 2Q Earnings

Dalton, GA, September 12, 2006--Tandus Group, Inc., in the second quarter reported adjusted EBITDA that increased to $20.7 million from $16.7 million for the same quarter of 2005.

C&A Earns Top EPP Certifications

Dalton, GA, September 11, 2006--C&A Floorcoverings, a Tandus company, reported that it has earned Platinum Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification on two entire product lines, ER3(R) modular tiles and ethos cushion rolls.

Alan Lorberbaum Dies at 82

Dalton, GA, September 11, 2006--Alan S. Lorberbaum, founder and former president of Aladdin Mills, died Saturday at his home in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 82. A dynamic and innovative leader in the carpet industry for more than 40 years, he founded Aladdin w

Hal Long Named Shaw’s EVP of Operations

Dalton, GA, September 8, 2006--Hal Long has been named executive vice president of operations for Shaw. As EVPO, Long will have responsibility for all manufacturing, distribution, quality, logistics, research and development and sourcing functions.

Congoleum Gets Agreement on New Plan

Mercerville, NJ, September 7, 2006--Congoleum Corp., reported today that the official committee representing its bondholders has reached an agreement in principle.

Tarkett Earnings Up in 1st Half

Frankenthal, Germany, September 7, 2006--In the first half of 2006 Tarkett reported EBITA of EUR 52.3 million ($US66.5 million), an increase of 22.8 % compared to the EUR 42.6 million ($US54.2 million) achieved in the comparable period 2005.