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Armstrong to Cut Retention Bonuses 60% in 2006

Lancaster County, PA, December 27, 2005--Armstrong World Industries wants to eliminate next year's annual retention bonuses for about two-thirds of the employees it’s rewarding this December, apparently as a belt-tightening move.

Armstrong to Sell Lancaster Warehouse

Lancaster County, PA, December 27, 2005--Armstrong World Industries announced plans to sell its Landisville, Pa., warehouse to a New Jersey investor for $20.2 million.

Mannington Increases Prices on Commercial Sheet Vi

Salem, NJ, December 23, 2005 – Citing unprecedented cost increases over the past several months, Mannington Mills, Inc., announced today that it will be implementing a price increase on its commercial sheet vinyl and VCT products.

Shaw Receives EPA Certificate

Dalton, GA, December 22, 2005--Shaw Industries received a certificate from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in recognition of outstanding leadership and personal stewardship in achieving results through cooperative conservation with Bartow County

DuPont Responds to Steelworkers Letter

Calhoun, GA, December 21, 2005--Responding to a letter sent to some 4500 retailers yesterday by The United Steelworkers (USW) union, DuPont said the letter contains inaccurate and misleading information.

Roger Milliken Steps Down as CEO

Columbia, SC, December 21, 2005--Roger Milliken will step down as chief executive of the Spartanburg textile firm he has run since 1947, but will continue to serve as chairman.

Housing Starts Jump 5.3%

Washington, DC, December 20, 2005--Housing starts in November rose 5.3 percent, the Commerce Department reported. November Housing starts increased to a 2.123 million unit annual rate.

NAM: WTO Avoids Manufactured Goods Trade Barriers

Hong Kong, China, December 19, 2005 – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) congratulated Amb. Portman and U.S. negotiators for holding the line in Hong Kong, but expressed regret that the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial.