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Beaulieu Australia First to Get CRI Approval

Ormeau, Queensland, Australia, July 27, 2006--Beaulieu of Australia has produced the first carpets manufactured in Australia to achieve Green Label Plus certification under the U.S. Carpet & Rug Institute's environmental testing program.

Fed Beige Book: Economy Still Growing

Washington, DC, July 26, 2006--Upward pressure from energy and other inputs is persisting, despite reports that the pace of growth in the U.S. economy has slowed, according to a survey of current economic conditions released by the Fed Wednesday.

Hand-Woven Carpet Design Contest in Tehran

Tehran, Iran, July 25, 2006--University students and craftsmen involved in the carpet industry will display their craftsmanship in a contest scheduled for July 29 here in the Museum of Fine Arts.

NRI Industries and Mer-Krete Form Alliance

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 19, 2006--With 114 years of experience between them, it’s safe to say NRI Industries and Mer-Krete Systems have their fingers on the pulse of their respective industries.

Stanley Furniture 2Q Earnings Drop

Stanleytown, VA, July 18, 2006--Stanley Furniture reported second-quarter earnings that dropped 32 percent due to sluggish sales and projected continued declines for the rest of the year.

NRF: Consumer Spending Cooling

Washington, DC, July 18, 2006--According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for June (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose 6.7 percent over last year and increased 0.2 percent seasonally adjusted over

World's Oldest Carpet Shown in a London Galler

London, England, July 18, 2006--Prince Charles will open the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art at the Victoria and Albert Museum on Tuesday, and the world's oldest dated carpet, and one of the largest, will be among the highlights.