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Columbia Flooring Wins Laura Ashley Award

Danville, VA, February 5, 2007--Columbia Flooring has received Laura Ashley Inc.’s “Best Marketing” award at Laura Ashley’s Annual Licensing Meeting, held January 25 at Ballantyne Resort, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Torlys Names U. S. Management Team

Toronto, ON, Canada, February 6, 2007--Peter Barretto, CEO of Torlys, today announced the final appointments to an already strong team preparing the company for their launch into the United States.

Tandus, Toyota Work Together For Sustainably

Dalton, GA, February 5, 2007--With a commitment to preserving the environment that doesn't stop with vehicles, McKinney's Pat Lobb Toyota dealership built a new dealership with sustainability as a driving creative force.

Court Calls on Congoleum to Modify Plan

Court Calls on Congoleum to Modify Plan

Mercerville, NJ, February 5, 2007--Congoleum Corp. reported today that the judge overseeing its reorganization has issued a ruling on motions filed by insurers seeking to prevent confirmation of its most recent reorganization plan.

CMHC: Housing in Canada to Cool in 2007

Toronto, Ontario, February 5, 2007--Canadian housing starts will moderate this year from last year's torrid pace, but will still remain at historically strong levels, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said in its quarterly forecast on Monday.

Lear Gets Offer From Icahn Affiliate

Southfield, MI, February 5, 2007--Automotive supplier Lear Corp. said Monday a group affiliated with billionaire investor activist Carl Ichan offered to buy the company for $36 per share, or about $2.61 billion.