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Jim Jolly to Step Down as J&J Industries CEO

Dalton, GA, December 12, 2006--J&J Industries has said that Jim Jolly will step down as chief executive officer, effective December 11, 2006. Jolly, 65, whose father co-founded J&J, has been with the company for 40 years and has held the offices of chairm

Tandus 3Q Earnings Up

Dalton, GA, December 12, 2006--Tandus Group, in the third quarter reported adjusted EBITDA that increased to $12.6 million from $6.8 million for the same period of last year.

Home Depot Set to Unveil China Deal

London, England, December 11, 2006--The Financial Times has reported that Home Depot is preparing to spend $100 million on a majority stake in Chinese chain HomeWay in a deal that will be unveiled in China this week.

Anderson Hardwood Opens Bob Anderson Design Center

Clinton, SC, December 11, 2006--Four generations of the Anderson Family gathered Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the new Bob Anderson Design Center, named for the late owner of Anderson Hardwood.

Existing-Home Sales Expected to Drop 8.6% in 2006

Washington, DC, December 11, 2006--Existing-home sales, finishing the third-best year on record, are projected for 2006 at 6.47 million, a decline of 8.6 percent, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors.

Foamex Names Markert Interim CFO

Linwood, PA, December 6, 2006--Foamex International has named Stephen E. Markert, Jr. interim chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Mortgage Rates Fall, Applications Rise

Washington, DC, December 6, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 1.