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Pergo Reports Results

Trelleborg, Sweden, Apr. 21—Pergo in the first quarter of 2004 reported sales of SEK 746 M (679), an increase of 22% compared with the year-earlier period after currency adjustments.

Economy Shows Growth

Washington, DC, Apr. 21--The U.S. economy showed "widespread" growth from mid-February through early April with only modest inflation, the Federal Reserve said in its latest survey of regional economic conditions.

“Greenest'' Home in Florida Completed

Venice, FL, Apr. 22--WCI Communities, Inc. will celebrate Earth Day today with the unveiling of Casa Verde, its second green demonstration model, now Florida's greenest home, and the first production model green home on Florida's west coast.

Producer Prices Up in March

Washington, DC, Apr. 22--High energy costs and a jump in food prices forced up prices at the wholesale level in March, a delayed government report showed, but inflation continued to be relatively muted.

Mohawk’s Earnings Up

Calhoun, GA, Apr. 21--Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced record first quarter net earnings of $66,307,000 (59% above last year) and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.98 (58% above last year) for the first quarter of 2004.

Greenspan Says U.S. Deflation Threat Past

Washington, DC, Apr. 21--Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Tuesday that U.S. companies were regaining the power to raise prices and that a long period of worry about the potential for price deflation was over.

Crossville Signs D & B Tile as Distributor In Sout

Crossville, TN, Apr. 21--Crossville's wide variety of porcelain stone tile plus glass and metal decorative accents is now available to designers, contractors and retailers in South Florida through D & B Tile Distributors.