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Globus Cork Earns Award for Cork Flooring

New York, NY, September 16, 2005--Globus Cork announced that it won the Most Valuable Product Award for 2005, presented by Hanley Wood, which publishes 22 magazines in the building and construction industry, for both the commercial and residential markets

FieldTurf, Tarkett Agreement Finalized

Montreal, Quebec, September 16, 2005--The agreement between FieldTurf and Tarkett Sports has now been completed. The integration of two largest sports surfacing companies has resulted in the creation of a single entity called FieldTurf Tarkett.

Builders Give Congress Recommendations on Post-Kat

September 15, 2005 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today offered Congress several recommendations to address the immediate critical housing needs of Hurricane Katrina evacuees and the long-term reconstruction of housing infrastructure.

Business Inventories Off 0.5%

Washington, D.C., September 15, 2005—Business inventories unexpectedly fell by 0.5% in July, led by a drop in motor vehicles and parts, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Consumer Price Index Up 0.5%

Washington, D.C., September 15, 2005-- Core inflation remained contained in August, with the core consumer price index rising 0.1% for the fourth straight month, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Concrete Polishing Means Sparkling Floors, Lower M

Knoxville, TN, September 14, 2005--Manufacturing CEOs and facility executives are taking a shine to the hottest new facility flooring phenomenon sweeping North America producing cost-savings averaging 47.4 percent over a 12-year period.