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Article Number : 5096
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Date 12/2/2009 11:19:47 AM
Written By LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services
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Abstract It was nearly 31 years ago when the industry took over Metropolis as “Floor Covering Week” rolled into New York with the Carpet Center playing host. How big was the New York market? It was such a big deal that Mayor...
Article It was nearly 31 years ago when the industry took over Metropolis as “Floor Covering Week” rolled into New York with the Carpet Center playing host. How big was the New York market? It was such a big deal that Mayor Edward I. Koch, left, proclaimed the week belonged to the flooring industry. Thanking him for the proclamation is Al Gussin, president of Trend & Roxbury. Also taking part in the ceremony was Robert Scott, president of Firth Carpet Co.