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Tennant in Running for Top Tech Award

Minneapolis, MN, November 14, 2005--Before a crowd of more than 2,000 Minnesota technology leaders, Tennant Company and retiring president and CEO Janet Dolan were recognized among the best of the best at the Minnesota High Technology Association's an

Court Denies Pergo Injunction Against Faus

Dalton, GA, November 14, 2005--The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina has denied the application by Pergo, Inc. and a related Swedish affiliate for a preliminary injunction against Faus Group, Inc. and its parent corporation.

Mohawk Names Wellborn COO

Calhoun, GA, November 14, 2005--Mohawk Industries announced the appointment of William C. ("Chris") Wellborn to be its Chief Operating Officer.

Sound Seal Intros Acoustical Underlayment

Agawam, MA, November 14, 2005--Sound Seal has unveiled Sound Shark acoustical underlayment for laminate and engineered wood flooring. Made from recycled rubber, its weight helps reduce airborne noise in addition to impact noise.

Koch Acquiring Georgia-Pacific for $13.2B

Wichita, KS, November 14, 2005--Georgia-Pacific Corp. has agreed to be acquired by Koch Industries Inc. in a $13.2 billion cash deal that would create the nation's biggest private company.

Consumer Sentiment Rebounds

New York, NY, November 11, 2005--Consumer sentiment rebounded in November, according to research at the University of Michigan.