Jacksonville, Fla.—Charles S. “Johnny” Mussallem Jr. spent his life building Mussallem Oriental Rugs and Galleries into one of the country’s best-known fine rug dealers as well as No-Muv Corp. into the premier manufacturer of non-slip padding for area rugs. On Dec... more

Atlanta—Nate Lipson was a paradox. He was a great salesman, persistent and persuasive, and, outside the business arena, he was shy, modest, declining honors and shunning the glare of the spotlight... more

Los Angeles—His career spanned seven decades and included the founding of several companies. His contributions to contract carpet were groundbreaking and changed the face of the business. His work ethic was impeccable, and his achievements were an inspiration to those around him... more

Boca Raton, Fla.—He had a storied career that spanned more than a half century and included founding a major carpet mill, sharing ownership of two professional sports franchises, advocating national awareness of personal health and physical fitness, and contributing millions... more

Los Angeles—Paul Singer, founder of Paul Singer Floor Coverings, passed away Oct. 1 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 89.

Singer began his industry career during the 1950s and ultimately founded Paul Singer Floor Coverings in 1959... more

By Albert Wahnon

Los Angeles, Calif.—His career spanned seven decades and included the founding of several companies. He was a visionary and deftly turned challenges into opportunities. His contributions to the contract carpet industry were groundbreaking and changed the face of the business... more

Miami—Bill Baros, owner of the family-run Miami Rug Co., died of pulmonary complications on Sept. 13 at Mt. Sinai Hospital of which he was a founder. He was 80... more

Jacksonville, Fla.—The national sales manager for No-Muv for the past 29 years, John F. Morgan Jr. was a respected figure in the flooring industry. On the night of Wednesday, Aug. 15, he passed away unexpectedly. He was 68 years old... more

MANCHESTER, N.H., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- It is with great sadness that CCA Global Partners announces that Alan Greenberg, Co-founder, Co-Chairman, and Co-CEO of CCA Global Partners, passed away August 28, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer... more

By Albert Wahnon

BOCA RATON, FLA.—He had a storied career that spanned more than a half century and included founding a major carpet mill, sharing ownership of two professional sports franchises, advocating national awareness of personal health... more