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Shaw Completes 100% Ownership of Evergreen

Dalton, GA, April 25, 2006--Shaw has purchased 100% ownership in Evergreen Nylon Recycling LLC, the nylon recycling operation in Augusta, Georgia, from DSM Chemicals North America, Inc.

Pergo Opens Design Center in India

Chennai, India, April 25, 2006--Pergo India Pvt Ltd, the subsidiary of global leader in laminated flooring, Pergo of Sweden, is in the process of expanding its dealership network.

Google and Yahoo Increase Market Share

New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Nielsen//NetRatings announced that year over year, searches on Google and Yahoo! grew 41 percent and 47 percent, respectively, outpacing the overall search growth rate of 36 percent.

Existing-Home Sales Up in March

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--Sales of existing homes edged up in March following a strong rebound in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.

British Firm Adds Wool Color Without Dye

Worcestershire, England, April 25, 2006--Concept Manufacturing has increased their 'Jacob by Design' natural carpet range with the blending of wool breeds to achieve different colors without adding dye.

NRF Opposes Cargo Scanning Bill

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Retail Federation urged a congressional committee to reject legislation that would require scanning of all cargo bound for U.S. ports.

Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Chain store sales in the week ended April 22, fell 0.2 percent, after rising 1.1 percent the previous week, according to the report produced by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities LLC.

Shaw Wins Waste Reduction Award

Dalton, GA, April 24, 2006, Shaw Industries, Inc., California Division was recently honored by the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).