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Bentley Prince Street Named StarNet Preferred Vend

Los Angeles, CA--Bentley Prince Street was selected as a Preferred Vendor by StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative, the nation's largest member-owned cooperative of independent commercial floor contractors.

Court Upholds Välinge Patent

Waregem, Belgium, February 27, 2006--The German Patent Court judged on February 23rd that Välinges Utility Model DE 299 24 259 was new and inventive over the prior art, and decided to maintain the Utility Model.

Asbestos Bill Sponsors Seek Signatures for Revote

Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--The co-sponsors of legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos victims' compensation fund are trying to gather 60 senators' signatures on a letter asking for another vote on the bill, Senate aides said on Frida

Mohawk Upgraded to Outperform

New York, NY, February 27--Analysts at Morgan Keegan upgrade Mohawk Industries Inc., to "outperform," while reducing their estimates for the company.

Quinn Named Solutia Chairman

St. Louis, MO, February 27, 2006--Solutia today announced its board of directors has named Jeffrey N. Quinn as its chairman. Quinn will continue to serve as president and chief executive officer of the company.

Masland Intros Treillage

Mobile, AL, February 27, 2006--Treillage, the latest offering from Masland Carpet and Rugs, is a fresh rendition of the trellis design.

Rural America Trails in Broadband Use

Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--Rural Americans are less likely to log on to the internet at home with high-speed internet connections than people living in other parts of the country.

Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips

New York, NY, February 24, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – dipped one point in January.