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Dow Chemical’s 1Q Earnings Off

Midland, MI, April 27, 2006--Dow Chemical Co., reported first-quarter net income fell 10% on 3% higher revenue. Net fell to $1.21 billion, or $1.24 a share, from $1.35 billion, or $1.39, in the year-earlier period.

Pergo Holds Annual General Meeting

Stockholm, Sweden, April 27, 2006--Pergo's annual general meeting resolved to adopt the Parent Company Income Statement and Balance Sheet as well as the Consolidated Income Statement and Balance Sheet.

Interface Reports 1Q Results

Atlanta, GA, April 26, 2006--Interface, Inc., today announced results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2006. Sales in the 2006 first quarter rose 6.8% to $250.6 million from $234.7 million in the year ago period.

Congoleum Not in Compliance for Amex Listing

Mercerville, NJ, April 26, 2006--Congoleum Corp., said it has received a letter from the American Stock Exchange (Amex) indicating that it does not meet the minimum income and stockholders' equity requirements for continued listing on the Amex.

New Home Sales Jump 13.8%

Washington, DC, April 26, 2006--New home sales unexpected increased by 13.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.213 million, the highest level of the year, according to a Commerce Department report.

Shaw Wins GPEC 2006 Environmental Award

Dalton, GA, April 26, 2006--Shaw Industries’ Commercial Division received the Environmental Stewardship Award in the Design for Sustainability category at the 2006 Global Plastics Environmental Conference on March 1, 2006.

Unilin Donates Laminate to Thomasville

Thomasville, NC, April 26, 2006--QuickStep laminate flooring manufacturer Unilin Flooring donated 600 sq. ft. of laminate flooring, underlayment and accessories to the city of Thomasville.