LaGrange, GA, June 5, 2007--Milliken Floor Covering, a business division of Milliken & Company, announces a new name unifying its global walk off mat unit Milliken Walk Off Mats®. Milliken offers an extensive range of mat products and services for the commercial, retail and rental markets in North America, Europe and Asia.
“This announcement brings an opportunity to share Milliken’s unique commitment to innovation and sustainability that benefit our customers around the world,” said Chris Brown, Milliken Walk Off Mats global business manager. “Manufacturing products with green integrity is central to our philosophy of respect the Earth.”
Milliken has been the standard-bearer in this market for more than seven decades with an eco-heritage spanning 100+ years. Innovative product engineering means less energy and water for maintenance. All our products are designed for healthier interiors with no PVC, chlorine or non-biodegradable substances. Using fewer resources for superior construction extends mat life and reduces waste to landfill with 100% recyclable products. Milliken Walk Off Mats products may also contribute to LEED®.
Milliken Walk Off Mats products meet a variety of industry needs in various materials, backings and sizes. The Forever® line provides extended product life to increase profits for the launderer. Anti-Fatigue mats feature a patented rubber construction for better performance. Millitron® mats offer an extension collection of patterns and message mats that motivate and inspire employees and customers.
Milliken Research, which has generated more than 2,000 patents worldwide, provides a unique resource for delivering continuous quality improvements, imaginative solutions and innovative products with an uncompromised commitment to the environment. Reducing the environmental footprint of manufacturing operations is at the forefront of Milliken’s thinking in the development of new products.
Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Milliken & Company is the largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturer in the world. The company is widely acknowledged as an international leader in sustainable practices, innovative research and customer service. FORTUNE Magazine in 2007 rated Milliken as one of “The 100 Best Companies to Work For” – the third time Milliken has been listed in the magazine’s annual ranking.
