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Interface Associates Give Back to Community

LaGrange and West Point, GA--Many know of Interface, Inc.’s commitment to the environment, but on Friday, March 3, the communities of LaGrange and West Point, Ga., will feel the strength of Interface’s commitment to social sustainability.

Consumer Confidence Slides in February

New York, NY, February 28, 2006--Consumer confidence ended a three-month gaining streak in February, falling to 101.7 from a revised January level of 106.8, the Conference Board said Tuesday.

Patcraft Intros Color Your World Modular

Dalton, GA, February 28, 2006--Patcraft Commercial Carpet is introducing Color Your World, a 24” tile carpet that its designers are confidently slotting in the “modern classic” category.

Panaria Takes Over Florida Tile

Lakeland, FL, February 28, 2006--Florida Tile Industries Inc. is getting some Italian flair for a reported cost of $22.5 million. And it has nothing to do with the Olympics.

Bentley Prince Street Named StarNet Preferred Vend

Los Angeles, CA--Bentley Prince Street was selected as a Preferred Vendor by StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative, the nation's largest member-owned cooperative of independent commercial floor contractors.

New Home Sales Off 5% January

Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--New home sales fell 5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.233 million in January, according to the Commerce Department.

Quinn Named Solutia Chairman

St. Louis, MO, February 27, 2006--Solutia today announced its board of directors has named Jeffrey N. Quinn as its chairman. Quinn will continue to serve as president and chief executive officer of the company.

Masland Intros Treillage

Mobile, AL, February 27, 2006--Treillage, the latest offering from Masland Carpet and Rugs, is a fresh rendition of the trellis design.

Rural America Trails in Broadband Use

Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--Rural Americans are less likely to log on to the internet at home with high-speed internet connections than people living in other parts of the country.

Court Upholds Välinge Patent

Waregem, Belgium, February 27, 2006--The German Patent Court judged on February 23rd that Välinges Utility Model DE 299 24 259 was new and inventive over the prior art, and decided to maintain the Utility Model.