Today's Flooring News

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Mohawk Completes Unilin Acquisition

Calhoun, GA, October 31, 2005--Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Unilin Holding NV, a leading manufacturer and marketer of laminate flooring products based in Belgium.

Armstrong 3Q Earnings Up

Lancaster, PA, October 28, 2005--Armstrong Holdings, reported third quarter 2005 net sales of $937.0 million that were 4.9% higher than third quarter net sales of $893.5 million in 2004.

Interface 3Q Earnings

Atlanta, GA, October 26, 2005--Interface, Inc. in the third quarter reported net income of $5.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared with a net loss in the prior year period of $47.8 million, or $0.92 per diluted share.

Armstrong Strikes Deal with EPA

Lancaster PA, October 26, 2006--Armstrong World Industries has agreed to pay part of the government’s tab for cleaning up 16 landfills nationwide that it allegedly used.

Existing-Home Sales Hold Close to Record

Washington, DC, October 25, 2005--Sales of existing homes held at the second highest pace on record in September, with sales surging in some areas following Hurricane Katrina.

Coverings Moving to Chicago for Alternate Years

Chicago, IL, October 24, 2005 -– Chicago’s convention and meetings industry received another significant boost as representatives from the Coverings show-- one of the top tier events in the U.S -- voted today to come to McCormick Place in April of 2007.

Bentley Prince Street Expands Reclamation Program

Los Angeles, CA, October 24, 2005--Thanks to a partnership between Bentley Prince Street and Invista, it’s now easier than ever before to dispose of carpet in an environmentally responsible way and reduce the burden on our landfills.

Domotex Middle East Announced by Deutsche Messe

Hannover, Germany, October 25, 2005--Deutsche Messe AG recently announced the launch of Domotex Middle East, scheduled for 28-30 May 2006 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Pergo Reports Results for First Nine Months

Stockholm, Sweden, October 21, 2005—Pergo reported its financial results for the first nine months of 2005. The profit after tax for the period of SEK 33 million (US$4.2 million) compared wit a loss of SEK 208 (US$26.4 million) in the same period of the p