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Existing-Home Sales Slip in April

Washington, DC, May 25, 2006--Existing-home sales eased in April on the heels of a two-month rebound, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Aquafil USA Moves to New Facility

Cartersville, GA, May 25, 2006--Aquafil USA Inc., is moving into its new 140,000 square foot building in Cartersville, Georgia. The facility, will house, a new fiber extrusion plant and an improved twisting, heatsetting and air entanglement operation.

Thomas Industries Sees Management Changes

Dalton, GA, May 25, 2006--Thomas Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of broadloom carpet for the hospitality industry, residential home centers, and other specialty markets, announced today several important management changes.

Nardelli’s $245 Million Pay Spotlighted

Wilmington, DL, May 25, 2006--Bob Nardelli, the chairman and chief executive of Home Depot Inc., will be facing an unusually large group of dogged antagonists at his company's annual meeting on Thursday.

Bentley Prince Street on IDCE "Path"

Los Angeles, CA, May 23, 2006--Bentley Prince Street announced that it will be included in the International Design Center for the Environment’s (IDCE) benchmark for a manufacturing firm on the path to sustainability. 

New Home Sales Up in April

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--Sales of new homes surprised economists and stayed strong in April, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Ryland Trims 2006 Earnings Guidance

Calabasas, CA, May 24, 2006--Home builder Ryland Group Inc., on Wednesday cut its 2006 earnings forecast as its second-quarter home sales are running 35 percent lower than a year earlier.

Tricycle to Launch Reverb at Neocon

Chicago, IL, May 24, 2006--At the NeoCon World's Trade Fair next month, Tricycle will launch Reverb, an anthology of essays by eco-consultants, leading commercial designers and industry editors.

Radici Aids in Artificial Grass Training

Bergamo, Italy, May 24, 2006--Tessiture Pietro Radici is contributing its expertise to the training course “Design and maintenance of artificial grass turf,” organized by CONI Servizi.