noraplan® fossil Receives 2006 Silver ADEX

LAWRENCE, MA - Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc., manufacturer of nora® rubber flooring, is proud to announce that noraplan® fossil, a high performance product line inspired by nature, has received a 2006 Silver Award for Design Excellence (ADEX). Sponsored by Design Journal, ADEX is the largest and most prestigious awards program for the product design of furniture, fixtures and finishes, marketed to the design trade.

An anonymous panel of professionals, representing a cross section of the design industry, conducts all the voting for the ADEX program. ADEX judges are among the best in their respective areas of expertise. Judges award points in several categories for each entry and the total points earned determine each product's score. Winners are published each year in the April issue of Design Journal.

"It is an honor to receive an Award for Design Excellence for the second year in a row," said Denny Schmick, president of Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc. "Last year, norament® strada was recognized and now noraplan fossil. We are committed to providing innovative flooring solutions that inspire design and deliver exceptional performance."

The striking color granules that characterize noraplan fossil resemble fossil inclusions found in nature. The multi-colored granules are embedded in one of 16 base colors, each a blend of three harmoniously matched colors that supplement the existing noraplan range. The floor's smooth, nonglare finish reinforces the natural look of the line, making noraplan fossil the perfect compliment to wood, stone and other natural design elements.

Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc., manufacturer of nora rubber flooring, has been located in the United States for more than 30 years. It is the U.S. headquarters of the German-based Freudenberg Building Systems/KG, the world's largest manufacturer of commercial rubber floor covering systems. The company has been designing and manufacturing nora rubber flooring for more than 50 years, meeting a wide range of functional performance requirements while paying close attention to the aesthetic aspects of interior design. Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc. is a member of the multinational Freudenberg Group. For additional information, contact Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc. at 1-800-332-NORA or visit the company's Web site at www.norarubber.com.

nora rubber flooring is a registered trademark of Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc.

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The striking color granules that characterize noraplan fossil, from nora rubber flooring, resemble fossil inclusions found in nature.

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Carol Fudge
Marketing Manager
Freudenberg Building Systems
nora Rubber Flooring
94 Glenn Street
Lawrence, MA 01843