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Milliken Named One of Top Ten Trusted Brands in Ch

LaGrange, GA, November 30, 2006--Milliken Floor Covering was named one of the ten most trusted brands in China at the annual conference of the Premier Design Association in China (CIID) during presentations last night.

Beige Book: Growth Outlook Improved

Washington, DC, November 29, 2006--Economic conditions have improved slightly over the past month, with increasing retail sales and cautious optimism about the holiday-shopping season, the Federal Reserve's latest survey of economic conditions found.

USGBC Accredited as ANSI Standards Developer

Washington, DC, November 29, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council has been accredited as an official Standards Developing Organization by the American National Standards Insitute (ANSI).

Pioneer of Carpet Industry Dies

Fort Oglethorpe, GA, November 28, 2006--Carl D. Hagaman, age 91 of Chattanooga, died November 14, 2006. Mr. Hagaman was a well-known and successful businessman. Carl Hagaman was one of the “pioneers” of the carpet business dating back to the industry’s in

Parker Named Senior VP of Fashion Brands For Mohaw

Kennesaw, GA, November 28, 2006--The Mohawk Group has promoted Allen Parker to senior vice president of fashion brands. In his new role, Parker is responsible for sales, marketing, design, support and product direction for Karastan Contract and Durkan Com

Bernanke: Modest Growth, Lower Inflation Ahead

Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--The Federal Reserve called a halt to its long string of rate hikes in August because it believed the economy would slow and the inflation picture would improve.

INSTALL Expands Web Site

Philadelphia, PA, November 28, 2006--The International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) said today that its Internet presence is expanding with a larger, more content-oriented website directed toward specifiers and end users.

Study: Aging Boomers and Young Immigrants to Domin

Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--The most significant factors impacting housing over the coming years are whether aging baby boomers decide to grow old where they are and where young immigrants decide to settle, according to a new study released today b

Lawyer Pursues Class Action Against Feltex Directo

Christchurch, New Zealand, November 27, 2006--Garry Wakefield, a lawyer, has written to 8893 Feltex shareholders asking for $380 each to back a class action against former directors of the carpet-maker and the promoters of its 2004 float.