Tarkett To Raise Prices on Commercial Resilent

Houston, TX, April 24, 2007--Tarkett Commercial said today that it will implement a two to six percent price increase on all its commercial resilient tile products. The percent increase will vary between collections.

“The continual rise in energy costs dramatically affects not only our production costs but escalates freight expenses,” said Gilles de Beaumont, president of Tarkett Commercial in North America. “Considering how these factors influence our cost, Tarkett will issue a moderate price increase to go into effect June 1, 2007, on all commercial tile.”

“We will continue working diligently to minimize our manufacturing cost increases and to assure that our products stay competitive in the market place,” de Beaumont added.

Founded more than 130 years ago, Tarkett is now the largest resilient manufacturer in the world with over 28 production centers, and more than 7,000 employees. Tarkett's comprehensive product lines are known throughout the industry for innovation, excellent design and high quality. The corporation’s core businesses are segmented into two divisions, commercial and residential. Products include resilient flooring, including linoleum, wood, and laminate floor products for residential and commercial applications. In North America the commercial products are marketed under the brand names Tarkett, Azrock by Tarkett, and Expressions by Tarkett. For more information, visit www.tarkett.com.