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Bentley Street Prince Partners With Starnet

City of Industry, CA, December 6, 2006--As part of its commitment to provide customers with holistic service and support, Bentley Prince Street has formed an alliance with StarNet Maintenance Services.

ITW Finalizes Acquisition of Polyrey

Glenview, IL, December 5, 2006--Illinois Tool Works Inc. today acquired all outstanding shares of Polyrey, a leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces such as laminate sheets, boards and engineered components.

Lowe's CFO: Still Retooling Outlook

New York, NY, November 29, 2006--Lowe's continues to work on "retooling" its outlook for 2007 based on the recent sales environment, chief financial officer Robert Hull said Tuesday.

AmericasMart-Atlanta and Afghanistan Embassy Bring

Atlanta, GA, November 29, 2006--Afghan Impressions: Area Rug Artistry & Inspiration-a celebration of Afghanistan's resurgent rug heritage and culture- will make its exclusive U.S. debut at AmericasMart-Atlanta.

3Q GDP Revised Up to 2.2%

Washington, DC, November 29, 2006--The economy grew at a 2.2% annual pace in the third quarter, faster than the 1.6% initially estimated.

ServiceMaster Mulls Possible Sale

Downers Grove, IL, November 28, 2006-- ServiceMaster said its board has decided to explore strategic alternatives designed to maximize value for shareholders.

Mohawk Debuts Recyclable PVC-Free Carpet Backing

Denver, CO, November 15, 2006--The new generation of contract modular carpeting is not only green – it’s 100 percent thermoplastic. In a significant step to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint, The Mohawk Group introduces Encycle, a patent-pendi

Builder Confidence Improves In November

Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--Suggesting stabilizing conditions in the nation’s single-family housing market, home builder confidence in November edged up for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells

Hardwood Council Redesigns Website

Oakmont, PA, November 13, 2006--The Hardwood Council posted a new user-friendly website, published a continuing education course for architects, and disseminated healthy- and green-building information at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Greenbuild

Solutia Swings to 3Q Profit

Washington, DC, November 8, 2006--Solutia Inc. said Tuesday that for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 it swung to third-quarter net income of $44 million, or 42 cents a share.