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Topps Tiles FD to Step Down

London, England, October 23, 2006--Ceramic tiles and wood flooring group Topps Tiles said finance director Andrew Liggett will leave the group effective 30 April next year.

Ilva and D&B Tile Distributors Sign Distribution A

Coconut Grove, FL, October 20, 2006--Ilva S.A., leading Argentinean producer of porcelain tile, recently teamed up with Harold Yarborough to make Ilva’s industry leading products available at D & B Tile Distributors.

Louisiana-Pacific Cuts Back Production

Building products maker Louisiana-Pacific Corp. said Thursday it will cut back on operations at five North American mills due to very low product demand and pricing.

Costco's Q4 Earnings Up Slightly

Issaquah, WA, October 13, 2006--Costco in the fourth quarter reported revenue that increased 19 percent over the prior year, while earnings edged up slightly.

Gerald Sloan Joins NTCA as Director of Training

Jackson, MS, October 12, 2006--Bart Bettiga, executive director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), announced that Gerald Sloan has joined the association as NTCA director of training, effective October 1.

Servicemaster Lowers 2006 Outlook

Downers Grove, IL, October 11, 2006-- Servicemaster reduced its full-year profit outlook due to the effects of warmer than usual summer weather and other factors.