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INSTALL Confirms Conference

Philadelphia, PA, April 23, 2007--About 300 participants are confirmed for the upcoming INSTALL Floor Covering Conference, over half of whom will be contractors from across the USA and Canada.

Abirochas to Participate in Flooring Russia

Abirochas to Participate in Flooring Russia

Moscow, Russia, April 23, 2007--Abirochas, one of Brazil’s best known natural and ornamental stone associations, has officially confirmed its participation at this year’s Flooring Russia Exhibition.

Tennant Among Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies

Tennant Among Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies

Minneapolis, MN, April 23, 2007--Tennant Co. has been named one of America's most trustworthy companies according to Audit Integrity, an independent Los Angeles firm that researches corporate governance practices.

Wilbur Ross to Acquire Collins & Aikman's Carpet

New York, April 23, 2007--Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., chairman of International Automotive Components Group North America, has signed a definitive agreement with Collins & Aikman to acquire C&A's Carpet & Acoustics Division.

Eight Bane-Clene Extractors Earn CRI Seal

Eight Bane-Clene Extractors Earn CRI Seal

Dalton, GA, April 23, 2007--A total of eight new truck mount extractors--all made by Bane-Clene Corp--have been added to the Seal of Approval category for extractor equipment.

Sherwin-Williams 1Q Earnings Off

Sherwin-Williams 1Q Earnings Off

Cleveland, OH, April 23, 2007--Sherwin-Williams in the first quarter said that net sales, net income and diluted net income per common share were essentially flat in the quarter.

D.R. Horton 2Q Earnings Off 85%

D.R. Horton 2Q Earnings Off 85%

Fort Worth, TX, April 20, 2007--D.R. Horton Inc. said its profits plunged 85 percent in the January-March quarter, and its chief executive said the weak housing market would continue into 2008.