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Faus Group Signs Deal with T&A Supply Inland-North

Calhoun, GA, August 1, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced today they have signed an agreement with T&A Supply/ Inland-Northwest Distributing, Inc., to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in August 2006.

Construction Spending Up in June

Washington, DC, August 1, 2006--Construction spending rose 0.3% in June to an annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to the Commerce Department.

Dixie Group 2Q Earnings Off

Chattanooga, TN, August 1, 2006--The Dixie Group, Inc., in the second quarter reported net income of $944,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006, compared with net income of $3.5 million.

Congoleum Bondholders Get 'Screening Wall'

Trenton, NY, August 1, 2006--The committee of bondholders in the Congoleum Corp., bankruptcy has won court approval to set up a "screening wall" that will allow its member companies to trade the company's bonds while handling sensitive financial infor

Factory Growth in Chicago Up

Washington, DC, July 31, 2006--Factory activity in the Chicago region accelerated in July, the National Association for Supply Managment-Chicago said Monday.

Hauser to Head Leggett’s Residential Furnishings

Carthage, Mo., July 31, 2006--Leggett & Platt announced that Paul R. Hauser, age 55, a senior vice president of the company, was promoted to President of the Residential Furnishings Segment, succeeding Karl Glassman in that role.

Dal-Italia Opens Phase 2 in Oklahoma

Muskogee, OK, July 27, 2006--Building a ceramic tile manufacturing plant in Muskogee sounded like a risky proposition when Dal-Tile Corp., first considered the possibility, the general manager of the Italian-based parent company said Wednesday,

Tarkett Announces Price Increase on Commercial Flo

Houston, TX, July 27, 2006--Tarkett Commercial announced today that it will implement a four-to-six percent price increase on its commercial tile products, including its commercial sheet vinyl and its linoleum flooring.