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FreeAxez USA Endorses Install

Philadelphia, PA, January 26, 2007--FreeAxez USA is a supplier of low-profile, raised floor and access floor systems for wire management and cable management.

Leggett & Platt 4Q Earnings Up on Lower Sales

Carthage, MO, January 26, 2007--Leggett & Platt said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 55 percent as lower costs helped offset a slight drop in sales, but results failed to meet Wall Street expectations.

IICRC Makes Committee Appointments

Vancouver, WA, January 26, 2007--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC ) recently made several key committee appointments and updated its consumer Web site.

Kathy Ireland Pens Deal With Leggett & Platt

Los Angeles, January 25, 2007--Sleep Comfort Systems, a part of the Urethane Technologies Division of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated a recognized world leader in the sleep industry, has announced an agreement with Kathy Ireland Worldwide.

Congressional Budget Office: Housing to Steady in

Washington, DC, January 25, 2007--The housing slump is expected to bottom out in 2007, but still be a drag on consumer spending, while business investment stays robust and corporate profit growth slows, congressional analysts said on Wednesday.

Centex Posts 3Q Loss

Dallas, TX, January 24, 2007--Centex reported a third quarter loss of $235.4 million, or $1.96 a share. In the year-ago quarter, Centex delivered earnings of $313.2 million, or $2.37 a share.

Foamex Updates Chapter 11 Case

Linwood, PA, January 24, 2007--Foamex said its equityholders voting on its Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization have voted unanimously to accept the Plan.

Online Job Availability Off in December

New York, NY, January 23, 2007--Online job availability declined in all 28 of the top U.S. metro markets in December, reflecting a seasonal hiring pause as employers concluded their holiday and year-end hiring efforts, according to the latest findings of