The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), in conjunction with the Carpet Cushion Council (CCC), have unveiled the Green Label Plus program for carpet cushion products.

Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) representatives and staff, along with CRI member manufacturers, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate on behalf of the carpet industry.

Joe Yarbrough has been selected to lead the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) as president. He will begin his duties March 31, replacing current president Werner Braun, who is retiring.

Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) President Werner Braun has announced that he will retire from the carpet industry trade group at the end of March, 2014.