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Armstrong Signs New Labor Contract

Lancaster, PA, December 19, 2005--Some 1,400 unionized workers at five Armstrong World Industries plants ratified a new contract that provides 3 percent yearly pay increases and includes a 3 percent overall drop in the amount workers pay for health care.

Hardwood Flooring Shipments Off in November

Memphis, TN, December 16, 2005--Hardwood flooring shipments for November 2005 are reported at 44,557,000 square feet, a drop of more than six percent from the previous month, according to NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association.

Clock Ticking for Linens ‘n Things

Clifton, NJ, December 16, 2005-- When Linens 'n Things Inc., accepted a $1.3 billion buyout offer from private equity investors last month, analysts wondered if the home furnishings retailer could meet the sales and earnings targets required to financ

Dupont Fined $16.5 Million for Not Reporting Risk

Washington, D.C., December 14--Dupont, according to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement, has agreed to pay a $16.5 million settlement for failing to report health risks posed by the manufacture of Teflon and other plastics.

USGBC Named to Scientific American 50

Washington, DC, December 14, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has been named by Scientific American magazine as a Business Leader within the 2005 Scientific American 50--the magazine's prestigious annual list recognizing outstanding acts

Tandus Announces 3Q Results

Dalton, GA, December 14, 2005--Tandus Group, Inc., announced its financial results for the third quarter (13 weeks) and year-to-date (39 weeks) ended October 29, 2005.

Surfaces on Track For Record-Breaking Show

Dallas, TX, December 12, 2005--Surfaces 2005 was a record-breaking event with the participation of 1,054 exhibiting companies in almost 500,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

Supreme Court to Hear Mohawk Appeal

Washington, DC, December 12, 2005--Mohawk Industries Inc. Monday won a chance to convince the U.S. Supreme Court that it shouldn't face a civil racketeering lawsuit brought by employees alleging the company hired illegal immigrants.