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Existing single-family home sales rose in May and were at the third-highest monthly pace on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.

North American Technologies Group Inc. (NATK) announced it has been awarded a cash grant from Carpet America Recovery Effort ("CARE") to continue research into the use of post-consumer carpet as a raw material for its TieTek composite railroad tie.

Shaw Industries Inc. was recently honored with the Environmental Protection Agency's Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award.

Effective July 1, Unilin Decor, the Belgium-based parent company of Quick-Step glueless laminate flooring, will change its name to Unilin Flooring.

Tandus recently refined its marketing organization by naming Tom Ellis, vice president of marketing.

Interface Inc., a worldwide commercial interiors products and services company, announced the consummation of an amendment and restatement of its revolving credit facility.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has expressed strong support for legislation that would permanently repeal the estate or "death" tax.

Coverings announced the official opening of its annual search for the best, new "great ideas" for the 2004 edition of the world's largest exposition of ceramic tile and natural stone to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., March 23-26, 2004.

Guidelines for synthetic turf systems have been developed and assembled in one document by the Synthetic Turf Council.

Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that lower sales are expected to impact second quarter earnings.