CRI News Releases
The Carpet and Rug Institute Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Dalton, GA. – Nov 13, 2024 – Today, The Carpet and Rug Institute, Inc. (CRI) announced new members of its Board of Directors at The
November 13, 2024
CRI News Releases
The Carpet and Rug Institute Presents the 2024 Joseph J. Smrekar Memorial Award to Industry Leaders
– Industry trade organization honors three leaders for their significant contributions to the carpet industry – Dalton, GA. – Nov 13, 2024 – Today The
November 13, 2024
CRI News Releases
The Carpet and Rug Institute Announces the Retirement of Richard Turner After 7 Years of Service and Welcomes Darrell Hagan as the New Director of Technical and Programs
Dalton, GA – April 18, 2024 – Today The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announces that the California Carpet Stewardship Program has surpassed its annual carpet recycling goal for the second year in a row…
October 7, 2024
CRI News Releases
California Passes Carpet Recycling Bill into Law with Issues Remaining
Dalton, GA – April 18, 2024 – Today The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announces that the California Carpet Stewardship Program has surpassed its annual carpet recycling goal for the second year in a row…
October 2, 2024
CRI News Releases
CRI Opposes California Bill AB 863, Which Threatens Entire Flooring Industry
Dalton, GA – April 18, 2024 – Today The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announces that the California Carpet Stewardship Program has surpassed its annual carpet recycling goal for the second year in a row…
June 21, 2024
CRI News Releases
California Carpet Recycling Efforts Surpass Annual Goal for Second Consecutive Year
Dalton, GA – April 18, 2024 – Today The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announces that the California Carpet Stewardship Program has surpassed its annual carpet recycling goal for the second year in a row…
April 18, 2024
CRI News Releases
Message From The President
Navigating Forward: Making Progress at The Carpet and Rug Institute Dalton, GA – Nov 21, 2023 – Friends and colleagues, this time of year is
November 29, 2023
CRI News Releases
CRI Presents Industry Veteran Joe Yarbrough with Joseph J. Smrekar Memorial Award
– Industry trade organization honors the CRI past president for his significant contributions to the carpet industry – Dalton, GA. – Nov 15, 2023 –
November 15, 2023
CRI News Releases
Industry Veteran Russ DeLozier Named President of The Carpet and Rug Institute
Dalton, GA – May 31, 2023 – The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) board of directors is pleased to announce industry veteran Russ DeLozier will
May 31, 2023
Environmental Benefits
Carpet and Sustainability: New Products and Platforms
New is always fun and so is sustainability. The carpet industry has created many new products, platforms, and procedures that have exciting potential in sustainability.
February 27, 2023
