Tandus Develops New Virtual Sampling System

Dalton, GA, May 22, 2008--Tandus has introduced Green Samples by Tandus, a unique virtual sample folder that will minimize the need for physical carpet samples.

After two years of research, Tandus has not only extended the life of the sampling medium, but also has improved the effectiveness and efficiency of traditional sampling methods.

The patented sampling book contains tear-off pads for each colorway and each sample folder pad has 25 color-accurate digital images replicating physical carpet samples. The specifier uses the folder in the same way that a designer would use a sample book in the firm’s resource library, but is now encouraged to tear the color swatch out of the folder – up to 25 uses per color -- rather than having to replace a missing swatch after one use.

“Currently, once a swatch of carpet is removed from a book, the book is incomplete until that carpet is replaced,” said Lee Schilling, senior vice president, Tandus.

“As we create a new vision to reduce our environmental footprint and eventually leave no trace, Tandus has also
enhanced the shelf-life of sampling folders with easily replaced digitally modeled images.”

Because of the significant financial impact as well as environmental benefits, each sample sheet contains a virtual image on one side and specifications and positive environmental impacts on the other.