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INSTALL Adds Five Alliance Members

INSTALL Adds Five Alliance Members

Philadelphia, PA, October 22, 2007--Five representatives of the flooring industry are the newest members of the INSTALL community: Dayton Superior, GAF-ELK, Graf Brothers Flooring and Lumber, Lewis G. Migliore & Associates, and Kahrs International.

Mohawk Downgraded by Morgan Keegan

Mohawk Downgraded by Morgan Keegan

New York, October 22, 2007--Analysts at Morgan Keegan downgrade Mohawk Industries Inc (MHK.NYS) to "market perform," while reducing its estimates for the company.

Mohawk 3Q Earnings Off 5%, Beat Estimates

Mohawk 3Q Earnings Off 5%, Beat Estimates

Calhoun, GA, October 18, 2007--Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced 2007 third quarter net earnings of $122 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.78 (both 5% below last year).

Child Labor in India Could Affect Carpetmakers

Child Labor in India Could Affect Carpetmakers

New Delhi, India, October 19, 2007--Union Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh on Thursday warned Indian carpet manufacturers against using child labor, which could lead to a ban on exports to the United States and other Western nations.