They are especially excited to have Simon van de Vrande here to give us his insights in the industry from a European perspective, and our discussion panel to close the meeting should only add to his remarks.
Kim Gavin, editor for Floor Covering Weekly magazine, will head up a panel to discuss Asia's potential impact on the U.S. carpet industry, and she'll be joined by Beaulieu's Ralph Boe, Dixie Group's Daniel Frierson, Shaw Industry's Vance Bell and Mac Ryland of Kurt Salmon Associates Inc. The panel discussion will immediately follow van de Vrande's address.
Dalton based The Carpet and Rug Institute's members are manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers, representing over 90% of all carpet produced in the United States. CRI is the source for science-based information and insight into how carpet and rugs can create a better environment - for living, working, learning and healing.
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