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Tarkett Names J.F. Bellini New Distributor

Houston, TX, June 6, 2007--Tarkett Commercial announced that J. F. Bellini Co. of Las Vegas, Nevada, has joined the company’s distribution network.

1Q Productivity Up 1%

New York, NY, June 6, 2007--Productivity grew at an annual rate of 1 percent in the first quarter, down from the 1.7 percent pace reported in May according to a report from the Labor Department.

Domotex Middle Set for Kick-Off

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 6, 2007--After its record breaking premiere in 2006 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre Domotex Middle East will return.

Layoffs Up in May

Chicago, IL, June 6, 2007--Planned U.S. layoffs edged up by 0.6 percent in May, led by downsizing in the computer industry as businesses spent less on new technology, an independent report showed on Wednesday.

Belfor USA Receives RIA’s Phoenix Award

Columbia, MD, June 6, 2007--The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has awarded the Phoenix Award for Innovation in Reconstruction to Belfor USA in Exton, Pennsylvania.

Perryman Joins World Market Center

Las Vegas, NV, June 6, 2007--Brin Perryman has joined World Market Center as a leasing manager.

Armstrong Union Voting Held This Week

Lancaster, PA, June 6, 2007--Unionized workers at Armstrong World Industries' Marietta ceiling plant voted Wednesday on a proposal for a new four-year contract.

Former Mohawk Employee Sentenced in Fraud Case

Calhoun, GA, June 6, 2007--The second of two former Mohawk employees, indicted for defrauding the company pleaded guilty Thursday in Gordon Superior Court,

iFloor.com Opens 24th & 25th Location

Seattle, WA, June 6, 2007--iFloor.com has opened its 24th and 25th stores.

World's Largest Carpet to be Unveiled

Tehran, Iran, June 6, 2007--The world's largest hand-woven carpet will be unveiled in Tehran in the near future, a carpet industry official has said.