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Armstrong Workers Approve Union Contract

Beverley, WV, May 1, 2006--Union workers at one of Randolph County's largest employers have ratified a contract offer, averting a possible strike, a union official said Saturday.

Iran: Controls Needed for Rug Supply

London, England, May 1, 2006--Iran controls a major portion of the world’s hand-woven carpet supply, said a carpet industry official, adding, however, that the country does not have leverage over pricing mechanisms.

Armstrong Intros New Laminate Floors

Lancaster, PA, May 1, 2006--In the era of high-definition television and digital photography, maybe we shouldn't be so surprised that Armstrong’s newest laminate floors deliver remarkable realism.

Employment Cost Moderate

Washington, DC, April 28, 2006--The employment cost index, considered one of the best gauges for tracking labor-cost pressures, moderated in the first quarter to a 0.6% increase, down from a 0.8% pace in the last three months of 2005, according to a Labor