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New Zealand’s Feltex May Import More Carpet

Wellington, New Zealand, September 30, 2005--Feltex Carpets Ltd. said Friday it may increase its role as a synthetic carpet importer, and is reviewing the extent of its presence in high-volume segments of the carpet-making market.

Forbo Opts Out of Surfaces 2006

Hazleton, PA, September 30, 2005--Forbo Flooring, after many years as a steady exhibitor at Surfaces, has decided not to exhibit in 2006.

Study: Two Out of Every Five Have Broadband Access

New York, NY, September 29--Nielsen//NetRatings, a global leader in Internet media and market research, announced that the number of Americans with broadband access reached 42 percent of the U.S. population in August, increasing 16 percent since the begin

2Q GDP Unrevised at 3.3%

Washington, DC, September 29, 2005--Gross domestic product rose at a seasonally adjusted 3.3% annual rate in the second quarter, matching earlier estimates, according to the Commerce Department's second revision to the index.

China Ceramic Directory 2005/06 Just Published

Montreal, Quebec, September 29, 2005--Business Data International Inc., the business and professional information provider, has recently announced that the English edition of “China Ceramic Directory 2005/06” has just been published.

Home Depot and AARP Launch Workshops

Atlanta, GA, September 29, 2005--Home Depot announced a new series of three workshops designed to address the specific needs and interests of an aging population.