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Faus Group Partners with QuickStart Training Progr

Calhoun, GA – Faus Group, Inc. (“Faus”) announced today the Georgia Department of Economic Development will train workers for the company’s Calhoun manufacturing facility under the state’s QuickStart program.

Tarkett Attracts Private Equity Funds

Paris, France, July 5, 2006---The majority shareholder of German floor-covering maker Tarkett AG is seeking a financial partner to help buy out minority shareholders.

Retooled Shaw Plant Producing Hardwood Flooring

Chattanooga, TN, July 3, 2006--According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the Shaw Industries plant in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, which once produced nylon is up and running again, officials said recently.

Julian Saul Retires from Shaw

Dalton, GA, June 30, 2006--Julian D. Saul, President of Shaw Industries, has announced his retirement effective July 14, 2006. He will relinquish his day to day duties but will remain a consultant to the company.

FLEX Ceases Operations, Proceeds Go to FCIF

Anaheim, CA: June 28, 2006--After 19 years of service supporting the growth of credit within the floor covering industry, the Floor Covering Consumer Credit Association (FLEX) will cease operations on June 30, 2006.

SEC Probes Home Depot Stock Options

Atlanta, GA, June 23, 2006--Home Depot, said Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission had begun an informal inquiry into its stock-option practices and procedures.

New Home Sales Up 4.6% in May

Washington, DC, June 26, 2006--Sales of new homes unexpectedly increased 4.6% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1.234 million in May, the Commerce Department estimated Monday. Sales were running at the fastest pace since December.

Home Depot Discloses SEC Options Inquiry

Atlanta, GA, June 23, 2006--Home Depot disclosed Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission had begun an informal inquiry into its practices for granting stock options.