11. -- In Dalton, Georgia, immigrants are employed by the booming carpet industry as rollers, menders, or sewing machine operators. 12. A carpet industry sprang into instant production. 13. But the carpet industry has started to cool with the economy. 14. For years, the commercial carpet industry has been dominated by broadloom carpet and carpet tiles sold to corporate office customers. 15. He then had a series of jobs in the carpet industry, which he said takes a far more scientific approach to color. 16. No arrests have been made, but many suspect that supporters of the carpet industry were involved. 17. The carpet industry has denied the allegations, which include conspiracy to fix prices. 18. The carpet industry has become more complex with the new emphasis on design and fashion, noted Procopio. 19. The plea followed an investigation of the carpet industry by a federal grand jury in Atlanta. |
|