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Floor Covering Soft Intros Online Estimating

Pasadena, CA, January 10, 2006--Floor Covering Soft will be launching its newly designed floor estimating software and Internet companion created for flooring retailers, installers, designers and other estimators during Surfaces 2006 in Las Vegas.

Cavalier Expects 4Q Sales Increase

Addison, AL, January 10, 2006--Manufactured housing company Cavalier Homes announced that it expects to report total revenue of approximately $97-$100 million for the fourth quarter of 2005 that ended December 31.

Mohawk Set to Sell $1.4B Notes

Calhoun, GA, January 10, 2006--Mohawk Industries Inc., plans to sell $1.4 billion notes in a two-part offering this week, market sources said on Monday.

Shaw Carpet and Hardwood Used in Show Homes at IBS

Dalton, GA, January 9, 2006--Shaw’s specialty markets division, in conjunction with Palm Harbor Homes, Inc., will be displaying carpet and engineered hardwood products in four model homes adjacent to the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Flor

Afghans Dominate Saudi Prayer Mat Market

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 9, 2006--Afghan carpet merchants on Jeddah's Bukharia street are doing a brisk business in prayer mats, an essential item for the estimated two million pilgrims flocking to the Saudi holy city of Mecca.

Indiana Retail Operation Stays in the Family

Indianapolis, IN, January 9, 2006-- Late last month, Doug Pope reached a milestone: He and his wife, Polly, became owners of Clyde's Carpet in Avon, a company founded by his stepfather, Clyde Millhorn, in 1976.

Dalton to Host Katrina Benefit Concert

Dalton, GA--A benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Katrina will be held January 27th in Dalton's historic Wink Theater, according to David Aft, president of the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia in Dalton.