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ASID Foundation Fundraiser to Take Place at Interi

Washington, DC, February 22, 2006--"Jubilation: The ASID Foundation Fundraiser," will take place during INTERIORS 06: The ASID Conference on Design, in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, March 17, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Consumer Prices Rose 0.7%

Washington, DC, February 22, 2006--Consumer prices increased a larger-than-expected 0.7% in January, led by higher energy, food and housing costs, according to the Labor Department.

Interface Adds 33,000 Tons of Carbon Offsets with

Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2006--Interface, announced that it is furthering its sustainability mission by adding an estimated 33,000 tons of emission reduction credits (ERCs) to its existing portfolio of projects to offset the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissio

Pakistan’s Carpet Industry Attracts Chinese

Lahore, Pakistan, February 22, 2006--The vice-governor of Qinghai province of China, Lou Yulin, has said the handmade carpet industry of Pakistan has a lot of scope for Chinese entrepreneurs who could win the global market once the two countries join hand

Dow Touts Polyurethane Backing for Healthcare

Dalton, GA, February 21, 2006--For a healthy floor, the Dow Chemical Company prescribes carpet backed with its high-performance polyurethane technology. Healthcare facilities demand flooring that can handle a host of specific issues from hygiene to durabi

Federated Names Anne MacDonald Chief Marketing Off

Cincinnati, OH, February 21, 2006--Federated Department Stores today announced that Anne MacDonald will join the company as its chief marketing officer and president of the Macy's corporate marketing division.

New Mat Said to Stop 80% of Household Dirt

Newport, MI, February 21, 2006--One of life's constant struggles -- keeping carpets, rugs and floors clean -- may now be a thing of the past thanks to an innovative new floor mat system that keeps the dirt outside.

Raftery Named DFS Commercial President

Foster City, CA, February 21, 2006--Commercial flooring products and services company DFS Commercial, Inc., announced the appointment of Tim Raftery as president.

Leading Indicators Up Sharply in January

New York NY, February 21, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 1.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.7 percent in January.