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Wicanders Introduces HPS

LasVegas, NV, February 16, 2007--Amorim Revestimentos, the manufacturer of Wicanders Cork Oak floors has rolled out their newest product at the 2007 Surfaces Show: Wicanders’ patented HPS or High Performance Surface finish.

Home Depot to Abandon Floor Store Concept

Home Depot to Abandon Floor Store Concept

Atlanta, GA, February 14, 2007--Home Depot is closing a 9-month-old call center that coordinated flooring installations and is shutting down its Floor Store concept as it shifts resources back into the stores, the company said Wednesday.

Armstrong Locking Hardwood Wins Award

Lancaster, PA, February 14, 2007--Armstrong's Locking Hardwood flooring was honored with the prestigious 2007 American Building Products Awards from Home magazine, a leading consumer shelter publication.

Mohawk 4Q Net Earnings Up 30%

Mohawk 4Q Net Earnings Up 30%

Calhoun, GA, February 15, 2007--Mohawk Industries in the fourth quarter posted net earnings that were up 30% to $129.5 million and diluted earnings per share that were up 29% to $1.90.

Builder Confidence Up in February

Washington, DC, February 15, 2007 - Builder confidence continued to rise in February, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today.

Shaw Focuses on Eco-Friendly at IBS

Orlando, FL, February 15, 2007--Shaw Home Foundations showcased 2007 flooring products and applicable Shaw Green Edge initiatives at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida February 7, 8 and 9.

Housing to Improve as Year Progresses

Washington, DC, February 15, 2007 - It is only a matter of time before housing begins to recover from its first major downturn in about 15 years, said industry economists at thenternational Builders’ Show.

Mohawk Makes Key Appointments in Hard Surface Unit

Dalton, GA, February 15, 2006--Mohawk Industries has named Brian Carson to the post of as president of its Hard Surfaces division. He will report to Monte Thornton, president of the Mohawk Flooring Division.