Shaw expands presence in Asia Pacific

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Company will break ground on manufacturing facility in April

Cartersville, Ga.– Shaw Contract Group opened a sales office in Shanghai recently to provide customers in rapidly growing Asian markets with greater access to its high performance Cradle to Cradle certified carpet tile. The US-based flooring manufacturer’s LEED-registered Commercial Interior space, pending Gold certification, will be followed by sales offices opening in Beijing and Hong Kong later this year.

“Designers, multinational corporations and local clients in China are pursuing some of the most interesting architectural and interior design projects in the world, and they are looking to Shaw Contract Group to provide design solutions,” said John Stephens, vice president of marketing for Shaw Contract Group. “Our new sales offices in Asia will provide immediate access to our completely recyclable, PVC-free award-winning carpet tiles.”

Shaw Contract Group – the commercial brand of Shaw Industries Group, Inc. – will build on its long-term commitment to Asian markets when it breaks ground in April on a carpet tile manufacturing facility in Nantong, outside of Shanghai. The facility will produce carpet tile specifically for Asia – ensuring customers have access to the widest possible range of products.

“Manufacturing in China and establishing greater sales presence there will open doors for new business relationships and strengthen ties to existing Asian Pacific customers and multinational corporations,” said Tim Baucom, vice president of sales and marketing for Shaw’s commercial division. “We’re building on our ability to deliver our EcoWorx carpet tile products designed for use in any commercial environment, in any global market.”

In seeking LEED CI Gold certification, the following notable aspects were integrated into the Shanghai office’s design:

  • International Regional Priority (RP) credits for lighting power and control, HVAC, and measurement & verification
  • Innovation in Design (ID) credits for Cradle to Cradle certification and Energy Star electronics and appliances
  • Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) credits for flooring systems; Shaw’s LokDots  system contributed toward adhesives & sealant credit.

The design community is welcome to visit the Shaw Contract Group sales office Monday through Friday, from 9 am – 5 pm. The Shaw Contract Group sales office is located in Manpo International Plaza (Unit # 10-04, 500 Ya’an Road West) in the Changning District of Shanghai.

Shanghai area projects featuring Shaw Contract Group products include MinSheng Bank, Coca Cola, Deloitte, Honeywell, Hengshen Bank, and Bank of East Asia.

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