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Georgia’s First Lady & Shaw Unit to Help Second Ch

Dalton, GA, October 3, 2006--Shaw’s research and development and marketing teams, Dalton, Georgia's Family Support Council and Georgia’s first lady’s Our Children Campaign recreated the local Oak Haven Second Chance Home on September 25.

Tarkett in PVC Flooring Recycling in U.K.

London, England, October 9, 2006--The UK's national PVC plastic recycling support organization – Recovinyl – is backing a new trial recycling PVC flooring from hospitals.

RFMS Releases Measure Mobile Software

Tuscaloosa, AL, October 5, 2006--RFMS announces the release of Measure Mobile. Measure Mobile is an innovative drawing tool that defines room dimensions, room names, and material to be used in a flooring installation.

Pending Home Sales Rise

Washington, DC, October 2, 2006--Pending salesWashington, DC, October 2, 2006--Pending home sales are up, indicating a stabilization is taking place in the housing market, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Mannington Commercial Products Meet EPP Certificat

Calhoun, GA September 27, 2006-- Continuing its tradition of environmental leadership, Mannington Commercial is pleased to announce that it has achieved Gold Certification of all its Infinity Modular carpet products using Antron Lumena@ and Antron Legacy

Durable Goods Orders Off in August

Washington, DC, September 27, 2006--Despite increased demand for autos, orders for U.S.-made durable goods fell 0.5% in August as orders for aircraft, electronics, machinery, metals and electrical goods crumbled, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.