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Faus Group Acquired by Top Management

Valencia, Spain, April 26, 2006--Faus Group announced today that the company has been bought by the top Faus management, led by Juan Negre, chairman and CEO of Faus Group, in conjunction with a financial group and an investment group from Spain.

Shaw Wins GPEC 2006 Environmental Award

Dalton, GA, April 26, 2006--Shaw Industries’ Commercial Division received the Environmental Stewardship Award in the Design for Sustainability category at the 2006 Global Plastics Environmental Conference on March 1, 2006.

Unilin Donates Laminate to Thomasville

Thomasville, NC, April 26, 2006--QuickStep laminate flooring manufacturer Unilin Flooring donated 600 sq. ft. of laminate flooring, underlayment and accessories to the city of Thomasville.

Las Vegas Market Receives Award

Las Vegas, April 26, 2006--2005 was a good year to launch trade and consumer shows, as exemplified by the just-announced winners of EXPO’s 2006 Best New Show Awards.

Google and Yahoo Increase Market Share

New York, NY, April 25, 2006--Nielsen//NetRatings announced that year over year, searches on Google and Yahoo! grew 41 percent and 47 percent, respectively, outpacing the overall search growth rate of 36 percent.

Pergo Opens Design Center in India

Chennai, India, April 25, 2006--Pergo India Pvt Ltd, the subsidiary of global leader in laminated flooring, Pergo of Sweden, is in the process of expanding its dealership network.

Existing-Home Sales Up in March

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--Sales of existing homes edged up in March following a strong rebound in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.

British Firm Adds Wool Color Without Dye

Worcestershire, England, April 25, 2006--Concept Manufacturing has increased their 'Jacob by Design' natural carpet range with the blending of wool breeds to achieve different colors without adding dye.

NRF Opposes Cargo Scanning Bill

Washington, DC, April 25, 2006--The National Retail Federation urged a congressional committee to reject legislation that would require scanning of all cargo bound for U.S. ports.