The acquisition of Constantine Contract Carpet was recently completed on October 6, 2009 by Milliken & Company.
Constantine has 4 manufacturing locations in Calhoun, GA dedicated to the design and manufacturing of commercial carpet tile,
broadloom carpeting, and other hard surface floor products. Milliken’s acquisition of Constantine widens their flooring
portfolio of products for the key commercial floor covering market.
Acquisition Will Further Strengthen Key Industry Relationships
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ –– Milliken & Company announced that it has completed the
acquisition of Constantine LLC, effective October 6, 2009. Based in Calhoun, Georgia, Constantine designs, manufactures and
markets broadloom and modular carpet tile, as well as resilient and hard surface flooring. Constantine operates four
manufacturing locations as well as a distribution center, all within the Calhoun, Georgia area. In total, approximately 300
associates are joining Milliken & Company's Floor Covering Division following the acquisition.
By acquiring Constantine, Milliken broadens their Floor Covering portfolio of products directed at serving the
requirements of commercial specifiers in the architectural and design community.
"Constantine is a design leader in the premier commercial floor covering industry. This acquisition will immediately
expand our market space while also building on Milliken's commitment to innovation, technology, and sustainability," said Joe
Salley, President and CEO of Milliken & Company. "We are excited to have Constantine join the Milliken family."
"This transaction represents the strengthening of two organizations that together will offer unique and innovative
solutions to the A&D industry," added Bob Weiner, founder and former chairman of Constantine.
The move by Milliken follows several months of strategic organizational and product alignment, focused on strengthening
Milliken's core growth technologies and capitalizing on emerging markets. "Given the world's continuing economic slump, it is
encouraging for us to be on the growth side of the business alignment equation," said Richard Dillard, director of public
affairs for Milliken. "We are excited about what the future holds for Milliken," added Dillard.
Milliken is a privately–held, technology–based company dedicated to building a strong culture of integrity,
innovation, and excellence, and serves textile, chemical, and floor covering markets. The Company has been named a FORTUNE
"Best Company to Work For" for five years and a "World's Most Ethical Company" for three years.
SOURCE Milliken & Company
