Anderson a Time Magazine Hero of the Environment

London, England, October 29, 2007--Interface Inc.’s founder and chairman, Ray Anderson, was named one of Time Magazine’s international ‘Heroes of the Environment’ at an awards ceremony held in London.

Anderson was one of only 43 people to achieve the accolade, which pays tribute to international heroes from all walks of life – from Richard Branson to Al Gore – who have helped encourage environmental best practice.

The international Heroes Awards are now in their fifth year but this year’s focus for the first time was on the environment, with categories including Leaders and Visionaries, Scientists and Innovators, Activists, and Moguls and Entrepreneurs – the category in which Anderson was honored.

Other winners this year include Prince Charles, David Attenborough, Al Gore and Robert Redford.

“To be recognized alongside such notable people is a testament to the pioneering spirit of Interface,” Anderson said.

“If a single, $1 billion company can make a difference, imagine the impact if everyone did it. Interface is positive proof that sustainability opens up new, different and better ways of thinking. Out of that new mind-set is a better way to a bigger profit, and a significant competitive advantage.”