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Masland Intros Fretwork and Foulard

Mobile, AL, June 16, 2006--Detail and textures of Masland's new signature designs, Fretwork and Foulard, exemplify carpet with strong visual appeal.

Industrial Production Inches Down

Washington, DC, June 15, 2006--Output at the nation's factories, mines and utilities slipped 0.1% in May for the first decline since January, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.

Tandus 1Q Earnings Up

Dalton, GA, June 13, 2006--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., announces its financial results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2006.

Housing Starts Up 6.4%

Washington, DC, November 17—Housing starts increased about 6.4 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted of 2.027 million, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.

Import of Wool Carpet Rises in Japan

Tokyo, Japan, October 22--A moderate upward trend was registered by Japan in its imports of wool carpet imports in second quarter this year after the exceptional volume gains seen in the first quarter.

Builder Confidence Rebounds In October

Washington, October 19--Robust buyer demand brought on by improving economic conditions, low mortgage rates, and strong house price performance boosted builder confidence in the market for new single family homes to its highest level of the year in Octobe

3M’s 3Q Earnings Up 17%, Miss Estimates

St. Paul, MN, October 18--3M Co. reported profits in the third quarter that were up nearly 17 percent despite increasing raw material price pressure, but fell short of Wall Street earnings and sales expectations.

Trade Deficit Climbs in August

Washington, October 15-- The trade deficit, propelled by a steep foreign oil bill, surged in August to the second highest mark in history.