cmi Rolls Out “Summer Splash” Rug Sample Special

Pawtucket, RI, June 22, 2007--cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.), a leading manufacturer of a complete line of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, announces the kick-off of a “Summer Splash” Rug Sample Special for its dealers featuring savings of up to 60 percent on cmi’s complete Rug Sample Centers, Swing Arm Systems, Fabric Rug Customizers and Custom POM Sets as listed on the company’s web site.  Dealers are encouraged to call 800-343-9339 to place their orders as the “Summer Splash” Rug Sample Special ends on August 31, 2007.

The company’s “Summer Splash” special encourages dealers to invest in complete, up-to-date samples. Specifically, cmi’s Rug Sample Center, with a regular price of $3,654 and a package cost of $1,799 is now only $1,499 for the package and FREE with a $3,000 order.  If just a rack fixture is needed the price is now only $299 compared to the regular price $475.  The company’s Swing Arm Sample System, regularly $7,004 and packaged at $3,499 is now only $2,999 for the package and free with a $6,000 order.  The Fabric Rug Customizer Sample Set is regularly $99 and is now just $69 while the Fabric Rug Customizer Swing Arm Set has a regular price of $249 and is $199 with the special.  Lastly, the price for the Custom POM Set has been reduced from a regular price of $99 to only $79.

In addition, the company is offering individual sample sets at 50 percent off list or FREE with a like dollar order.  Old samples can also be returned for credit towards new samples and sample rebates have been extended from 10 percent within one year to 20 percent within two years.  Net 90 day terms and FOB delivered.

cmi’s Rug Sample Center displays the entire line of 32 styles while only using 15 sq. ft. of floor space.  The company’s Swing Arm Sample System displays its entire line of ovals and rectangles on only nine swing arms.  The system consists of 18 rugs with samples and free merchandising aids attached.  Both displays feature literally millions of color and design options.  The Fabric Rug Customizer quickly demonstrates the fabric rug design possibilities and allows the use of the customer’s own material.  The Custom POM Set, which includes samples of all the company’s available yarn colors and fabrics, is ideal for custom orders and easily attaches to display racks.