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ASID, USGBC Develop Green Remodeling Guide

New Orleans, LA, March 14, 2008 – The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have launched the nation’s first green residential remodeling guidelines.

NWFA Completes Life Cycle Assessment

St. Louis, MO, March 14, 2008 -- The National Wood Flooring Association recently conducted a Life Cycle Analysis of solid wood flooring in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin. An analysis of engineered wood flooring is underway.

Armstrong, Valinge Agree on Combined Technology

Armstrong, Valinge Agree on Combined Technology

Lancaster, PA and Viken, Sweden, March 13, 2008--Armstrong World Industries Inc. and Välinge Innovation AB have have signed a licensing agreement so that Välinge can use Armstrong’s NextGen locking engineered wood technology.

Survey Shows Carpet Gets Bum Rap on Allergies

Vancouver, WA, March 13, 2008 -- Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification recently surveyed 1,155 U.S. homeowners and found that 75 percent believed carpet to be the least effective floor covering for allergies.