Orian Rugs Wins South Carolina Awards

Anderson, SC, Nov. 26, 2008--Rug manufacturer Orian Rugs was recently presented with two awards related to its manufacturing practices at its headquarters.

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation honored Orian with its Annual Safety Award after the company logged nearly two million man-hours of continuous safety here. This span amounts to more than 1,000 days, or nearly three years, without a lost-time injury or accident at its plant.

At the same ceremony, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance presented to Orian its Made in South Carolina Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award.

Orian is in the middle of a three-year, $18 million investment plan to grow the company’s business. This year, the company has invested more than $5 million in new equipment for the rug manufacturing plant.

Part of the $18 million investment includes funds earmarked for its Goin’ Green sustainability initiative.