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Linwood, PA, April 21, 2006--Foamex International filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, requesting that the Court approve measures to protect the Company's federal tax net operating losses (NOLs).
Houston, TX, April 21, 2006--Karim Rashid, a leading figure in the field of interior design, has been commissioned by Tarkett Commercial to design the flooring manufacturer’s booth display for NeoCon.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) sent a comment letter to the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) regarding their ongoing analysis of terrorism risk insurance.
Carthage, MO, April 21, 2006--Leggett & Platt Inc., maker of home and office furniture and fixtures and carpet underlay, reported first-quarter earnings fell 15 percent, hurt by a restructuring charge.
Dallas, TX, April 21, 2006--The deadline for Surfaces 2007 "Call for Papers" is May 15, 2006. The Surfaces 2007 Conference Program will be held February 6 - 9, 2007 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Orlando, FL, April 21, 2006--Kevin S. Sause, a Punta Gorda, FL, contractor who has attended all but one of the past 19 Coverings shows, admitted he “was floored” when he won an entire truck in a show drawing.
Cleveland, OH, April 21, 2006--Sherwin-Williams Co., reported a rise in its first-quarter earnings amid a strong boost in sales.
Orlando, FL, April 24, 2006--A convoy of six trailer trucks pulled out of the Orange County Convention Center at the close of Coverings carrying tons of ceramic tile and stone for Orlando families needing shelter.
Portland, OR, April 21, 2006--Classique Floors of east Portland won $75,000 worth of computer hardware and software in a Microsoft contest.
St. Paul, MN, April 21, 2006--3M Co., reported first-quarter earnings that were up almost 17 percent, and the maker of Post-it notes, Scotch tape and optical films for LCD screens raised its guidance for the year.