The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) recently held its annual meeting on November 2, 2005 at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center. Prior to the meeting, the CRI Board of Directors held their annual nomination committee meeting and President of J&J Industries Inc., Jim Bethel was tapped as the new CRI Chairman of the Board for 2006.

J&J Industries’, Chairman and CEO, Jim Jolly stated, “We at J&J Industries are pleased that our President, Jim Bethel, has been elected to Chair the Board of Directors of the Carpet and Rug Institute.  Jim Bethel’s volunteer leadership sets a high standard for all of us at J&J Industries and continues to keep our company well represented throughout our industry and community.”

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, The Carpet and Rug Institute is the national trade association representing the carpet and rug industry. The CRI conducts the business of the Carpet Industry in areas of Research, Environmental Solutions, Government Relations and overall promotion of the carpet industry and its products.  CRI’s membership consists of manufacturers representing over 90% of all carpet produced in the United States, as well as suppliers of raw materials and services to the industry.