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ATLANTA -- Hand-knotted and machine-made rugs are driving sales at Amer Rugs in 2019 and recent introductions are expected to generate positive summer results.

In fact, Amer, which presents its latest area rugs at its AmericasMart showroom in Building 1, 6-D-9, anticipates that its 2019 summer sales will outpace the same period a year earlier. "We have seen a steady rise in sales in all our categories, especially in our machine-made and hand-knotted collections," Choudhary, noted, pointing out that recent introductions such as Zenith, Bristol, Cambridge and Boston have been well received by buyers and many are getting new designs for Atlanta.

ATLANTA -- Area rug companies exhibiting at this week's Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market open the doors to their AmericasMart showrooms looking back on solid first-half sales, and ahead to a strong finish to 2019.

"We have seen a steady rise in sales in all our categories, especially in our machine-made and hand-knotted collections," said Anupriya Choudhary, director, Amer Rugs. "We expect to generate even better sales this summer compared to last year because of new promising collections like Zenith, Bristol, Cambridge and Boston, to name a few."

LAS VEGAS -- As competition continues to heat up at Las Vegas Market, rug makers are offering retailers and designers plenty of reasons to stop by their showrooms this summer.

Amer Rugs, after introducing east coast buyers to its newest looks in Atlanta, heads to Vegas with its freshest area rugs. The company adds to the hand-knotted and machine-made categories -- two areas of growth for Amer. Among the latest introductions are the popularly-priced, hand-knotted Bristol, made of raw hand-spun wool, featuring a natural abrash in traditional floral motifs recast in modern colors. In fact, Amer's Anupriya Choudhary said, "We are observing that traditional designs with a twist of modern colors are in demand."

ATLANTA -- Attendees at the summer 2019 Atlanta International Area Rug Market will be treated to a variety of emerging trends and show stopping new offerings in area rug showrooms.

Amer Rugs heads to summer markets with fresh styles in both the hand-knot and machine-made categories -- two areas of growth for the company. Among Amer's latest introductions is the popularly-priced Bristol, which is hand-knotted of raw hand-spun wool with a natural abrash, and featuring traditional floral motifs recast in modern colors. "We are observing that traditional designs with a twist of modern colors are in demand," noted Amer director Anupriya Choudhary.

NORCROSS, GA -- Amer Rugs has released its new 500 page 2019 catalog featuring recent collections and line extensions inspired by the newest design and color trends.

The new edition incorporates enhanced imagery of lifestyle and supplemental close-up shots for better emphasis on texture and design details of the products, and is comprehensively organized with color coding and a visual index across all categories to simplify the product search for customers.

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- RugNews.com brings you an in-depth look inside High Point Market's area rug showrooms for hot-ticket parties, celebrity sightings, and a who's who of retailers and designers shopping the spring 2019 edition.

With ever more sophisticated programming and parties -- plus sneak peeks at the next hot trends -- rug makers lured customers to their showrooms, snagging coveted appointments for line reviews.

Amer introduces four all-new collections at High Point Market -- Bristol, Harmony, Petra and Divine -- in addition to 11 top-selling collections which premiered at January 2019 markets. Harmony offers elaborate designs recreating the company's most popular hand-knotted styles in precisely power-loomed polypropylene.

Hand-knotted of raw handspun wool for texture and tone, the Bristol collection offers top quality, a soft updated color palette and natural abrash. Amer is offering promotions on its new custom rug display rack at market, and its first broadloom program, debuting at the show. "We are placing emphasis on bespoke rugs," said Anupriya Choudhary, director. "We have always done custom orders for our clients but now we are more focused and aggressive on this."

Amer is delighted to announce an extension of their sales team. Mary Earhart is joining Amer as the Regional Manager for North Carolina/South Carolina and Virginia. Mary will be responsible for managing and developing business within this territory. With extensive industry experience in carpet, fiber and retail sales and marketing, Earhart has held positions in fiber territory sales/marketing and retail flooring sales and has been a star performer throughout.

"We are honored to welcome Mary to the Amer team as Regional sales manager," said Raj Choudhary President, Amer Rugs." Over the past two decades, Amer has emerged as a global leader, and we are strategically expanding our team in response to the continued growth in the company. Mary brings a wealth of experience and unique expertise to our leadership team, I am confident Mary's contribution will benefit Amer greatly in a continued path to success."

"We are thrilled to have a talented individual like Mary join our team. She brings a sales and marketing savvy and a strong work ethic to this territory, where she already has cultivated strong relationships," said Sanjay Purohit, Executive Director at Amer. "We fully expect that she will grow and succeed in this important territory.

NORCROSS, Ga. -- Amer announces an extension of its sales team with the addition of Mary Earhart as regional manager for North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Earhart will be responsible for managing and developing business within this territory, and comes to Amer with extensive experience in carpet, fiber and retail sales and marketing. She has held positions in fiber industry sales/marketing and retail flooring sales.

"We are honored to welcome Mary to the Amer team as regional sales manager," said Raj Choudhary president, Amer Rugs. "Over the past two decades Amer has emerged as global leader, and we are strategically expanding our team in response. Mary brings a wealth of experience and unique expertise to our leadership team, and I am confident her contributions will benefit Amer."

Added, Sanjay Purohit, executive director, "We are thrilled to have a talented individual like Mary join our team. She brings a sales and marketing savvy and a strong work ethic to this territory, where she already has cultivated strong relationships. We fully expect that she will grow and succeed in this important region."

Amer offers a wide range of products ranging from high-end hand-knotted to price-point-driven machine-made rugs available in over 5,000 retail partner locations across the U.S. With a commitment to quality, pricing, and service, Amer continues to expand the vertical integration of its manufacturing capabilities. The company's latest assortment can be seen at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, showroom B-431 from Jan. 27-31.

ATLANTA -- As area rug retailing changes, so do its trade shows, and that was a big topic of conversation at the winter 2019 edition of the Atlanta International Area Rug Market held last week at AmericasMart.

Now under the auspices of IMC, but retaining its valuable brand name equity, AmericasMart is invested in the rug sector, Bob Maricich, CEO of International Market Centers, told members of ORIA (Oriental Rug Importers Association) at last week's market. And while exhibitors proffered mixed reviews of show attendance in the rug category, Maricich announced at a Friday press conference several initiatives to enhance all three of its markets -- for retailers and exhibitors.

ATLANTA -- Amer Rugs was honored with The America's Magnificent Carpet Award for its machine made Hamilton collection at a gala awards ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 during the Atlanta International Area Rug Market at AmericasMart.

Winning first place for machine made rugs retailing from up to $200 in a 5x8 size, the transitional design is woven in Turkey of high luster bamboo silk and durable polyester. Emulating high end hand-knotted silk rugs with a high low textural mosaic effect, the abstract design from Amer's Hamilton collection was created to provide fashion and value.

In accepting the award, Amer president, Raj Choudhary said the winning collection utilizes Amer's expertise in hand-knotted carpets, translating a look that resonates with consumers at the designer end of the market into an affordable machine-made line. "We expanded our machine-made offerings significantly in 2018, with five new collections, including Hamilton premiering at the fall High Point Market," Choudhary told RugNews.com.

"It seems that the industry is moving to machine-mades. We are Millennial-driven and Millennials are looking for the same colors, designs and textures they see at the designer level, but don't want to pay a lot for their rugs. So machine-mades have become more and more important to the industry and to Amer as well."

Norcross, Ga. -- Mahesh Choudhary, founder and CEO of Amer Rugs announced that Raj Choudhary has been named president of Amer Rugs.

"Raj has been groomed and polished for this role since childhood when he first showed an interest in the business," said Mahesh Choudhary. "Raj has a degree in business management from Georgia State University, and has been studying every aspect of the rug industry from the ground up. He was born into the rug business and has been trained to understand all facets of the industry. He brings a tremendous amount of energy and knowledge to the leadership role at Amer."

Looking forward to winter markets and reflecting on a strong 2018, Raj Choudhary said, "This is a very exciting time for Amer Rugs. Order activity has hit all time historic highs. This growth within the company requires an even greater understanding of the market, the need for coordination and direct involvement will be the key for greater opportunities in Amer's future."

Sanjay Purohit, executive director at Amer noted, "In the short time that I have worked with Raj, I have come away impressed with his work ethic and his ability to grasp issues. The fresh perspective and ability to take bold decisions are a only few of the sorely needed qualities required to shake up the traditionally staid rug industry."

All new Amer introductions will be shown in the Amer Atlanta Showroom 6-D-9, Building 1, at AmericasMart during the International Area Rug Show, Jan. 9-13, 2019. Call 888-425-7847 to set an appointment or to request a meeting with an Amer sales professional.

Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of Saraswati Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, North Carolina, Jaipur, India, and Las Vegas.

NORCROSS, Ga. -- With steady sales growth in 2018 under its belt, Amer Rugs expects a strong 2019 and lays the foundation for continued gains with a new headquarters facility in Norcross, and plenty of product innovation.

The new headquarters features 43,300 square feet, which includes a new warehouse facility to accommodate the company's expanding product assortment. In addition, Amer just announced an updated logo designed to represent the company's new direction.

"January 2019 is going to be much stronger for us for many reasons," said Raj Choudhary, president. "We have refreshed our look, which is a reflection of our vibrant regeneration at Amer, and we have added new product lines to cater to all price-point categories from high-end knotted to machine-made products." Choudhary pointed out that the company's just-announced new logo mark is designed to reflect its updated spirit.

"We have observed a steady growth since last year [2017] and our sales have also increased in comparison," he explained. The company's hand-knot category remains its strongest revenue generator with best-sellers including the Majestic, Mystique and Zenith collections. "We have received excellent response to our hand-loom products like the Paradise and Heaven collections. And, in machine-made, the top selling lines were Hamilton and Venice."

After years of dynamic growth, Amer Rugs has developed into a National Brand. With expectations of a bright future and the move into additional segments within the rug industry, a new more identifiable and memorable logo was needed to represent this amazing metamorphosis. “We believe the new logo represents the vibrant regeneration of energy at Amer as we develop into a global brand,” said Raj Chaudhary, President of Amer Rugs.

When reached for comment, this is what Sanjay Purohit, Executive Director, had to say “The new logo and new look of Amer reflect the balance between the fresh new Avant Garde direction we are taking, while maintaining the traditional values that have been the hallmark of Amer.”

All new Amer introductions will on display in the Amer Atlanta Showroom 6-D9 Building 1 at AmericasMart during the National Oriental Rug Show, January 9–13, 2019. Please call 888-425-7847 to set your appointment or request a meeting with an Amer sales professional. Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, and Las Vegas.

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- On the heels of a blockbuster introduction of 10 collections during summer 2018 markets, Amer Rugs will unveil three new collections today at High Point Market, as the company looks to close out the year with sales up 15 percent year over year.

Raj Choudhary, director, Amer Rugs, tells RugNews.com the collections encompass a range of weaves and illustrate the company's ongoing product diversification strategy. Long known as a leader in the hand-knotted category, Amer continues to bring fashion to that market with the debuting Winslow, which is hand-knotted of New Zealand wool and viscose.

Also premiering at Amer's Showplace showroom, 3415, are the Petra collection, a 100 percent wool flatweave, and the machine-made Fairmont, which is Wilton woven of polypropylene and shrink polyester for a high-low texture.

Looking back at summer markets, Choudhary says July was very strong. "Out of a launch of 10 collections, six are doing very well. The response to those collections looks very, very promising, and we have already started to ship for Q4. The main success story out of July markets were Venice and Hamilton, both machine made."

NORCROSS, Ga. -- Mahesh Choudhary, founder of Amer Rugs, has announced the appointment of rug industry veteran Sanjay Purohit of JTN Rugs and Home to its board of directors.

Purohit, who has worked with rug suppliers and manufacturers around the world for the past 26 years, has been named executive director. As founder of JTN Rugs and Home, a recent entrant in the field of carpets and home accessories, Purohit now brings his expertise, consultancy skills, wide-ranging experience, and proven performance to Amer.

"Over the years, we have built a solid foundation for Amer. As the company is now poised for the next level of growth, we are confident that with Sanjay on board we will achieve ever greater success," said Choudhary in making the announcement.

Earlier this year, Amer Rugs announced a reorganization of the Georgia-based company's leadership structure, with the founder's son, Raj Choudhary, taking the reins as director of the firm. At that time, orders had reached an all-time historic high, and the younger Choudhary was tasked with taking the company to the next level -- something he says he looks forward to continuing with the help of Purohit.

The goal is to grow as a global conglomerate, and to that end, the American management team is working to ensure that orders placed in North America are processed and fulfilled correctly in India before final delivery to the client. "This is the commitment Amer makes to all of its clients: world-class quality and service," Raj Choudhary explained.

Since its founding over three decades ago, Amer Rugs has grown to become an international operation with a dedicated staff and team of thousands of weavers and designers. Amer's production facility includes all aspects of the carpet manufacture process under one roof, which allows carpet designers to collaborate directly with weavers, dyers and finishers to produce unique rugs.

Norcross, GA - Amer Rugs announced the appointment of industry veteran Sandy Bone to the position of Creative Director. In her new position Bone will be based in Amer’s Norcross facility and will help lead the design and color direction of Amer’s product development. She will work closely with the Amer/Saraswatii design team in India. “Sandy brings a wealth of color awareness and an uncanny sense of fashion and design”, said, Joe Barkley Amer Vice President of Sales, “her experience both as a buyer at each end of the retail pricing spectrum and as a gifted sales associate make this a great fit for Amer”. “We are truly excited to have Sandy joining and bring direction to our amazing talented Amer design team,” said Raj Chaudhary Amer Director. Bone will report directly to Joe Barkley, Amer Vice President.

The entire Amer assortment can be seen in Amer’s showroom B-431 at the Las Vegas World Market July 29 to August 2 or request a visit from an Amer Sales Professional at info@amerrugs.com.

Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of India manufacturing giant Saraswati Global Private, Ltd. in the Americas since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, Las Vegas, and New York.

Norcross, GA - Amer Rugs announced the appointment of industry veteran Sandy Bone to the position of Creative Director. In her new position Bone will be based in Amer’s Norcross facility and will help lead the design and color direction of Amer’s product development. She will work closely with the Amer/Saraswatii design team in India. “Sandy brings a wealth of color awareness and an uncanny sense of fashion and design”, said, Joe Barkley Amer Vice President of Sales, “her experience both as a buyer at each end of the retail pricing spectrum and as a gifted sales associate make this a great fit for Amer”. “We are truly excited to have Sandy joining and bring direction to our amazing talented Amer design team,” said Raj Chaudhary Amer Director. Bone will report directly to Joe Barkley, Amer Vice President.

The entire Amer assortment can be seen in Amer’s showroom B-431 at the Las Vegas World Market July 29 to August 2 or request a visit from an Amer Sales Professional at info@amerrugs.com.

Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of India manufacturing giant Saraswati Global Private, Ltd. in the Americas since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, Las Vegas, and New York.

Norcross, GA – Raj Choudhary, Director at Amer Rugs announced that Amer won for the third year out of the past four the prestigious American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA for their recent “Legacy” Catalog. “We are extremely honored to be recognized by Graphic Design USA for our “Legacy” 2018 Catalog”, said Choudhary, “to be awarded in 2015, 2016, and now again in 2018 is a great accomplishment and recognition to our creative team. Special recognition should go to Amer President Tanuj Gupta for his vision to separate the Amer Brands into two distinct catalogs, “Legacy” for Amer unique and timeless Hand Knot Collections and “Diversity” for Amer bold and exciting Machine Made and other constructions. The award winning catalog is centered on Amer’s new and existing Hand Knot Collections with a stunning cover featuring a remarkable young beauty. The Amer 2018 Catalog further outlines the company’s interesting history and commitment to their artisans and other talented associates.

The Amer 2018 “Legacy” and Diversity Catalogs can be seen in Amer’s New America’s Mart Atlanta Showroom 6 D-9 July 11 – 15 and in the Amer showroom B-431 at the Las Vegas World Market July 29 to August 2 or request a visit from an Amer Sales Professional at info@amerrugs.com.

Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of India rug manufacturing giant Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998.

Atlanta – Amer is relocating to a beautiful new showroom in Americas Mart Atlanta just in time for the Summer National Rug Market, July 11th through 15th. The new Amer showroom, 6-D9 is over 6,500 square feet and offers a more strategic location in Building 1 while conveniently located near the access bridge to the Gift Mart and other Americas Mart buildings.

“The new showroom allows Amer a more open, efficient, and fully functional setting for the company's ever expanding product assortment,”said Joe Barkley, Amer’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, “while stylish and elegant the objective is to provide our guests with a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere to view Amer products under the best conditions possible”. The new Amer Showroom will have a Bistro area, a cell phone charging station, and will feature over 500 Amer Rugs”.

All new Amer introductions will be shown in the Amer Atlanta Showroom 6-D9 Building 1 at America’s Mart during the National Rug Show July 11th through 15th. Please call 888-425-7847 to set your appointment or request a meeting with an Amer sales professional. Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, and Las Vegas.

Norcross, GA – Amer Rugs has named Dana Stevens, Director of e-Commerce Accounts. In her new position, Stevens will be responsible for Amer’s further expansion of Key Accountswithin the Ecom market segment. Dana will work closely with Senior Director of e-Commerce Cherie Sheahan forming a dynamic team to further accelerate Amer’s growth with Ecom Retailers.

Dana is an e-Commerce veteran most recently, she was Director of National Accounts and e-Commerce Sales for Bradburn Home and prior she was National Sales Manager at Dell / BDS Marketing. Ms. Stevens isa Graduate of York College where she majored in English while also being a student athlete. “Dana’s determination and drive makes her a terrific addition to our team”, said Tanuj Gupta President of Amer Rugs.

“I am thrilled to join such a focused and motivated team,” said Stevens. “The optimism and sense of purpose at Amer is very exciting”. Stevens will report to Joe Barkley Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Amer Rugs.

Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of Saraswati Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, Las Vegas, and New York.

You can visit Amer’s Atlanta Showroom at 5-D2 Americas Mart January 10 to 14, 2018.

Norcross, GA - Amer Rugs announced the appointment of industry veteran Sandy Bone to the position of Creative Director. In her new position Bone will be based in Amer’sNorcrossfacility and will help lead the design and color direction of Amer’s product development. She will work closely with the Amer/Saraswatii design team in India. “Sandy brings a wealth of color awareness and an uncanny sense of fashion and design”, said, Joe Barkley Amer Vice President of Sales, “her experience both as a buyer at each end of the retail pricing spectrum and as a gifted sales associate make this a great fit for Amer”. “We are truly excited to have Sandy joining and bring direction to our amazing talented Amer design team,” said Raj Chaudhary Amer Director. Bone will report directly to Joe Barkley.

The entire Amer assortment can be seen in Amer’s New America’s Mart Atlanta Showroom 6 D-9 July 11 – 15 and in the Amer showroom B-431 at the Las Vegas World Market July 29 to August 2 or request a visit from an Amer Sales Professional at info@amerrugs.com. Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of India manufacturing giant Saraswati Global Private, Ltd. in the Americas since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, Las Vegas, and New York.

NORCROSS, Ga. -- Amer Rugs will unveil the most ambitious new product launch in its history during the Atlanta International National Area Rug Market at AmericasMart, Jan. 10- 14, 2018.

Amer's diverse introductions will include eleven all-new collections, and new designs and colorations will be added to existing collections to expand the depth and breadth of the company's growing product assortment.

Continuing its legacy in and commitment to fine handmade rugs, Amer will add numerous new patterns and colorways to its current hand knot offering. "Capitalizing on the tremendous success of Cambridge, our first Wilton loomed collection which we launched in July 2017, Amer will introduce five additional machine made collections, each uniquely Amer in terms of styling, fashion, and value," said Joe Barkley, vice president of sales and marketing, Amer Rugs.

Amer also projects continued growth of its hand tufted and flat woven collections in 2018, and will expand those categories with six new assortments in January. Barkley noted that designs and the handiwork of Amer's artisans combine to appeal to Millennials and other targeted end use consumers in debuting collections for 2018.

All new introductions will be shown in the Amer Atlanta Showroom 5-D2 in Building 1 at America's Mart during the International Area Rug Market. Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, and Las Vegas.

If you have any questions regarding this Press Release please contact Joe Barkley via email at joe.barkley@amerrugs.com.

Norcross, GA – Amer Rugs has named Bret Baker, National Sales Manager. In his new position, Baker will be responsible for the guidance and leadership of the Amer Sales Force and further the expansion andgrowth of Amer’s retail partnerships nationwide. Mr. Baker has also been tasked with raising Amer’s presence within the Furniture and Home segments.

Mr. Baker is a Home Furnishing veteran recently as the Vice President of Sales for Thomasville, Broyhill, and Lane Brands. Before he was National Director of Sales for Russell Athletics and served in a similar capacity with Reebok International. Bret is a Business graduate of the University of Georgia. “Bret’s knowledge and experience of the Furniture industryalong with his background ofsuccess in sales management makes him a terrific addition to our team”, said Tanuj Gupta President of Amer Rugs.

“I am truly excited to be joining Amer,” said Baker. “The chance to join such a focused high energy team is a great opportunity”. Baker will report to Joe Barkley Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Amer Rugs.

Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, and Las Vegas.

If you have any questions regarding this Press Release please contact Joe Barkley via email at joe.barkley@amerrugs.com.

NORCROSS, GA -- Amer Rugs announced the appointment of industry veteran Michael Campa as regional manager for the Mid-America region. "Mike brings to Amer a wealth of experience and a history of sales excellence," said Tanuj Gupta, president of Amer Rugs. "As we began our search for a strong sales professional in the region, it quickly became apparent that Mike Campa was a great fit."

A consistent winner of top sales awards, Campa was most recently with Nourison, and prior to that with Karastan, where he was twice named salesman of the year. "I am truly excited to be joining Amer. The chance to join such a focused, high energy company is a great opportunity," said Campa, who will report to Joe Barkley, vice president of sales and marketing at Amer Rugs.

Amer Rugs has been operating in the United States and Canada as the direct sales affiliate of India manufacturing giant Saraswati Global Private, Ltd. since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, Las Vegas, and New York.

Amer will show at High Point Market, April 22-26, 2017at its Showplace Building showroom, space 3415.

Norcross, Ga. -- Amer Rugs' annual catalog has won the prestigious American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA for the second year in a row.

In making the announcement, Joe Barkley, Amer vice president of sales and marketing, said, "we are extremely honored to be recognized by Graphic Design USA for our 2016 Catalog. To be awarded in 2015 and then again in 2016 is a great accomplishment and recognition of our creative team headed by Molly Mays."

Barkley added that special recognition should go to Amer president, Tanuj Gupta, for his dedication to the "Be Inspired" theme of the 2016 Catalog. Centered on a colorful yet simple outline of Amer’s fourteen new collections and other favorite designs, the Amer 2016 catalog further outlines the companies interesting history and commitment to its artisans and other talented associates.

The catalog can be seen in the Amer showroom, space 3415 in the Showplace building October 21-26 during High Point Market. To request a copy or to visit with an Amer sales professional, contact info@amerrugs.com.

Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of India rug manufacturing giant Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998.

NORCROSS, Ga. -- Amer, long a leader in social issues, announces that its India-based vertically-integrated manufacturing unit Saraswatii Global Ltd., has earned the prestigious SA8000 certification for high standards in the workplace.

The recognition followed a rigorous evaluation process by Social Accountability International (SAI) which advocates human rights for workers worldwide. The SA8000 Standard is one of the world's first auditable social standards for decent workplaces across all industrial sectors, and is regarded as a reliable tool in measuring, comparing, and verifying social accountability in the workplace.

Amer has long been a leader in social issues, and we are extremely proud of this recognition, which represents the achievements and dedication of our manufacturing team over the course of thirty years," said Joe Barkley, vice president of sales & marketing, Amer. "Amer's social commitment has been a primary focus since Mahesh Choudhary started the company in 1986."

Based on conventions of the ILO, United Nations, and national laws, the SA8000 standard spans industry and corporate codes to create a common language for measuring social compliance. Those seeking to comply with SA8000 have adopted policies and procedures that protect the basic human rights of workers.

The management system supports sustainable implementation of the principles of SA8000: child labor, forced and compulsory labor, health and safety, freedom of association and right to collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, remuneration.

Amer is the U.S. subsidiary of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd., which has also received the International Organization for Standardization's coveted ISO9001:2008 certification, recognizing the quality, consistency and measurable impact of its manufacturing.

Amer products can be seen during the upcoming High Point Furniture Market, Oct. 21 - 26, 2016 in Amer's Showroom 3415 in the Showplace Building.

Atlanta, GA - Amer Rugs the North America subsidiary of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd. has named Molly Gibson Mays Creative Director. In her new position Mays will be based in Amer’s Atlanta office and will help lead the design and color direction of Amer’s product development. She will work closely with the Amer/Saraswatii design team in India.

Mays has been seen as an emerging design talent in her brief career, as Founder of Molly Mays Designs, past Director of Marketing and Design at IRG, and Design Associate with a large Textile Manufacturer and Importer. As a Cum Laude Graduate at High Point University prestigious Interior Design Department Molly has had the opportunity to gather knowledge by working closely with many of the largest and most successful firms in the Home Furnishes Industry.

“We are truly excited to have Molly joining and bring direction to our amazingly talented Amer design team,” said Joe Barkley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mays will report directly to Tanuj Gupta President of Amer Rugs. Barkley noted that Mays has been seen as an emerging design talent in her brief career as founder of Molly Mays Designs, past director of marketing and design at IRG, and design associate with a large textile manufacturer and Importer. As a Cum Laude graduate of High Point University's Interior Design Department, Mays has had the opportunity to work closely with many of the largest and most successful firms in the home furnishings industry, Barkley said.

Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Jaipur, Las Vegas, Mirzapur, and New York.

ATLANTA - Amer Rugs was the recipient of the 2016 America's Magnificent Carpet Award for the growing outdoor category. Designed to be a multi-purpose rug for use indoors and out, Piazza features high style but is engineered for durability.

A range of colorful designs are made in China from durable, premium water resistant polypropylene that is treated to be stain and fade resistant. The collection pushes the boundaries of outdoor rugs with new levels of texture, color and design.

ATLANTA--After shoring up its business model and strategy in 2015, Amer Rugs anticipated positive winter markets in Atlanta and expects the momentum to carry through the year. With tremendous growth in its assortment, the expansion into mid-tier prices with its first hand-tufted rugs, entry into e-commerce activities,s and a complete makeover of its showroom at AmericasMart, Amer's president, Tanuj Gupta, elaborates on the company's double-digit growth last year and looks ahead to 2016.

Q: What makes you optimistic about the year ahead?

A: We've had a very successful year, beginning with Atlanta market last winter. Our whole plan was to make winter markets this year as good as January 2015. I believe the momentum is going to carry over into 2016. Buyers are getting out of their comfort zone, and very positive changes are happening. Stores aren't waiting to buy until they get an order. They are experimenting with fashion colors like pink and orange. They're not just buying neutrals.

What was so positive about 2015?

Honestly, we saw 30 percent to 35 percent growth which was very solid. But the best thing about this last year was business was really steady. In the past there were peak seasons--summers used to be very slow, for example. But last year I'm happy to share with you, it didn't matter whether it was summer, winter or fall--business was very steady. Amer ended 2015 on an upbeat note and we're projecting good things for 2016. To what do you attribute your double-digit growth?

I attribute the growth initially to our entry into the hand-tufted category, and to e-commerce. Last year we increased our e-commerce business by 400 percent. Can you imagine that? We added staff, and an e-commerce manager who is doing a great job. We also worked to improve the quality of our photos, and now have an angle shot, a head-on shot and a lifestyle shot of every design. We don't compromise on our pictures; they have to be the best in terms of quality.

What sells online in addition to good photos?

We really focus on what the customer is looking for online. They want anything that pops off the screen. Yellow and greens sell like hotcakes online for us. Our [brick and mortar] customers won't come into the showroom to buy a yellow rug, but for e-commerce they want colors bright colors and patterns that pop. Online, the rug has to speak for itself.

How are your hand-tufted rugs doing?

Our hand-tufted and hand-loomed rugs were very well received in 2015. But we are still very new to the category. We are like a three-year-old child when it comes to hand-tufted right now. It's not about how much we can sell; it's how much we can make.

Customers have responded to the quality and fashion of our collections. Our parent company [Saraswatii Global in India] is all about hand-knotted rugs, and their hand-tufted production is only for Amer. Their hand-tufted qualities are so good they are comparable to hand-knotted rugs, so they are too pricey for wholesaling. As I said, whatever they can make, we can sell. We are their top priority.

What about Amer's in-stock rapid ship program?

We launched the program in 2015 and it really helped grow our business. Before we introduce a collection we make sure we have inventory to back it up. When a customer places and order with Amer, they know the production is there for them. I hear from so many customers and sales reps about companies that introduce 300 to 400 rugs at market, but have no inventory to ship. The charm of a new collection is lost when there is no production to back it up.

Norcross, GA - Amer Rugs has won the 2015 American Graphic Design Award by Graphic Design USA for the company's 2015 product catalog. In making the announcement, Joe Barkley, vice president of sales and marketing, Amer, said "we are extremely honored to be recognized by Graphic Design USA for the effort and energy placed into providing the best representation possible for our products for our interior design clients and retail partners."/p>

Barkley added, "Special recognition should go to Tanuj Gupta, Amer president, for his dedication to translating his bolder, brighter, fresher vision to the pages of the catalog."

The award winning 330-page catalog is a simple yet tasteful journal showcasing Amer's 29 new rug collections introduced in the past year as well as and other favorite designs. The Amer 2015 Catalog further outlines the company's unique history and commitment to its artisans and other talented associates, Barkley said.

The Amer 2015 Catalog can be seen in the company's High Point showroom, space 3415 in the Showplace Building during the upcoming International Home Furnishing Market in High Point, October 17 to 22.

Customers can request a copy or a market visit from by contacting an Amer Sales Professional at info@amerrugs.com.

Amer Rugs has been operating in the United States and Canada since 1998 as the direct sales affiliate of India rug manufacturing giant Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd.

NORCROSS, Ga.–Amer Rugs has named Cherie Sheahan director of e-commerce and social media, a new position that reflects the company’s growing online business. Reporting to Joe Barkley, vice president of sales and marketing, she will be responsible for Amer’s further expansion into the Internet sales and e-commerce market, as well as tasked with raising Amer’s presence within social media channels.

With the rate at which our line is expanding,” explained Amer president Tanuj Gupta, “we needed a supplement that is simple, informative, and distributes quickly and easily. This mini-catalog makes the most sense.” Gupta also expressed that one might even view Amer’s midterm catalog as a preview of what the 2015 catalog will hold.

At both shows, Amer will be giving away free gifts for visitors, offering daily lunch, and offering prizes for visitors who register in-person. Drawings for prizes will be held each afternoon at 5PM.

Amer is the premier Indian design and manufacturing house of area rugs based in Atlanta, GA., and the American subsidiary of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd., based in Jaipur, India. Amer leverages its vertical integration to bring to market the finest examples of artisan rugs and accents sourced the world over. With adroit color and design sensibilities, Amer is a premier brand across the decorating spectrum. Amer’s flagship showroom is located at AmericasMart Atlanta, Building 1: 5-D-2 and is open daily. Amer also operates a permanent showroom in High Point andLas Vegas during industry trade show dates, and also shows in New York, Hanover, and Jaipur.

For more information about Amer Rugs, to order a catalog, or any of their upcoming events, please visit amerrugs.com or call 888.425.7847.

NORCROSS, GA - Amer Rugs will introduce nine new collections at High Point Market, April 18 to 23, making 2015 the most prolific in terms of new designs in the company's history. "If you haven't seen Amer lately, then you haven't seen Amer," said Joe Barkley, vice president of sales and marketing. "We've introduced a lot of new collections, both in luxury hand-knotted rugs and products that take us into a larger rug pool. The line is much more comprehensive than the traditional hand-knotted people expect from Amer," he explained./p>

We had terrific success when we introduced bright colors in January and we are building on that momentum with the Joy collection which is a Soumak weave that combines hand spun wool and raised art silk," said Amer president Tanuj Gupta. The lustrous rugs (which retail at $1999 in 6x9) will debut this week in elaborate two-color textile motifs that capture the essence of the return to glamour in in all areas of interior furnishings.

Prior to High Point, Gupta said the company's introductions in winter markets totaled over 100 new designs that included everything from woven and loomed products to the hand-knotted Argentum collection which is made in Afghanistan. "We have had a tremendous start for the year, and are very fortunate first three months of 2015 have been our biggest ever in comparable month-to month sales," Gupta said.

Barkley is optimistic going into this week's market. "We are very encouraged with the potential traffic our preliminary calls suggest. But this market seems different from prior High Point shows: we see it more and more as a designer market or for furniture stores with design departments. A lot of those stores are coming," Barkley said.

We've changed our direction: our rugs are brighter, more colorful, and there is more excitement over our new designs going into market," he added. The nine new collections premiering at High Point Market include the following (all made in India and all prices quoted are for the 8x10 size):

1. Naturals - hand loomed jute and cotton ($399 for 8x10)
2. Zola - hand loomed jute and rayon ($399 for 8x10)
3. Kanoka - hand tufted loop pile in tie dyed New Zealand wool and art silk ($699 for 8x10)
4. Elana - a flat weave of blended wool ($499 for 8x10)
5. Bella - a hand woven dhurrie of wool and cotton ($599 for 8x10)
6. Amber - a hand woven dhurrie wool and sari silk ($899 for 8x10)
7. Mount Route - a hand knotted collection of New Zealand wool and art silk ($4,999 for 8x10)
8. Brio - a hand knotted zero-pile line of blended wool ($1500 for 8x10)
9. Joy - the Soumak weave of hand spun wool and raised art silk ($2799 in 8x10)

Atlanta, GA (DECEMBER22, 2014) – AmerRugs announced today that it will premiere a midterm catalog, featuring a dozen new collections culminating in nearly 100 new designs that include everything from woven and loomed products, to Amer’s new hand-knotted Argentum collection out of Afghanistan. The midterm catalog will be made available first during the International Area Rug Market at AmericasMart, January 6-13, 2015 at Amer’s flagship showroom located at 5-D-2 in Building 1. The midterm catalog will also be available during the Las Vegas Market, January 18-22, 2015 in Amer’s showroom located at B431. From there, the midterm catalog will be distributed to Amer’s network of retailers.

An e-commerce veteran, Sheahan was most recently e-commerce marketing manager for Cabinet Corp. She also served as e-commerce manager of marketing for Christian Bling. “Cherie’s determination and drive makes her a terrific addition to our team,” said Tanuj Gupta, president of Amer Rugs.

I am truly excited to be joining Amer," said Sheahan. "The chance to join such a focused high energy team is a great opportunity.

ATLANTA –Amer Rugs has gone live with its recently rebuilt website: www.amerrugs.com. Combining the latest in search engine technology and designed for more results in fewer clicks, the brighter, lighter Amer website is a primary destination for rug both buyers and the buying public alike.

Our primary intent is to inform customers and drive business to our retailers,” remarked Amer COO Monika Gupta when asked what brought about the site rebuild. “The website works with our catalog and represents the new direction that Amer has taken in the last few years, which is to inspire customers and make it even easier to work with Amer.

With additional login areas to place orders, make enquiries, and download common forms, Amer’s new website makes it easier than ever to make selling or owning a premier rug a simple task.

Amer is a leading Indian design and manufacturing house of area rugs based in Atlanta, GA., and the American subsidiary of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd., based in Jaipur, India. Amer leverages its vertical integration to bring to market the finest examples of artisan rugs and accents sourced the world over.

Amer’s flagship showroom is located at AmericasMart Atlanta, Building 1: 5-D-2 and is open daily. Amer also operates a permanent showroom in High Point and Las Vegas during industry trade show dates, and also shows in New York, Hannover, and Jaipur.

ATLANTA–At High Point Market next month, Amer Rugs will highlight more than 70 new designs and 10 new collections, as well as offer daily prize giveaways and lunch. The company shows in Showplace, suite #3415.

Among Amer’s introductions are silverwashed styles, as well as ones that feature heavy abrash and textured solids. Collections include Kimaya, which is handknotted in India with wool and art silk.

“We are very excited about these new designs and collections,” said Amer president Tanuj Gupta. “These [designs] represent a new stage in Amer’s evolution to make Amer a complete solution for area rugs.”

The company will also hold daily drawings at market. Prizes include cameras, tablets and Waterford crystal. Lunch will also be served in the showroom every day of market.

ATLANTA, GA — Amer Rugs will unveil over seventy new designs and ten new collections next month at its High Point showroom at Showplace, Suite 3415.

Combining a wide array of new looks, colors, and designs, Amer wants to give buyers a taste of what the 2015 collection will hold in store for them. Among the looks being premiered are silver washed looks, heavy abrash, and textured solids. In addition to Amer’s product premieres, the company will also host daily dining in its Showplace showroom, in addition to daily drawings for prizes.

“We are very excited about these new designsand collections,” said Amer president Tanuj Gupta. “These [designs] represent a new stage in Amer’s evolution to make Amer a complete solution for area rugs.”

In addition to Amer’s product premieres, the company will also host daily dining in its Showplace showroom, in addition to daily drawings for prizes.

ATLANTA –Amer Rugs has named Joe Barkley as vice president of sales and marketing, according to Tanuj Gupta, president.

In his new position, Barkley will be responsible for Amer‘s sales and marketing and the expansion of Amer’s growth into additional markets.

Barkley is a veteran industry executive with over 30 years in the decorative flooring industry. Most recently, he was a senior partner at Provisions & Sourcing, LLC.

Earlier he served in executive, sales and marketing assignments at such companies as Kaleen and Shaw Rugs..

“The chance to join the team within the preeminent vertical manufacturer of fine handmade rugs offers a tremendous opportunity, ” said Barkley. He will report directly to Tanuj Gupta.

Amer is a design and manufacturer of rugs based in Atllanta, and the American subsidiary of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd., based in Jaipur, India.

Amer’s flagship showroom is located at AmericasMart Atlanta, Building 1, 5-D-2 and is open daily. Amer also operates permanent showrooms in High Point and Las Vegas during industry trade show dates, and also shows in New York, Hanover and Jaipur.

ATLANTA, GA – Amer Rugs has launched its 2014 product catalog. The 280-page catalog features basic catalog information such as color-correct photography, content, material, country of origin, and available sizes and shapes.

It also includes editorial spreads, information on constructions, techniques, care instructions and Amer’s company story, according to Bart Gilleland, vice president of operations and director of e-commerce and catalog sales.

This catalog sets a new bar for Amer. We look forward to strengthening our relationships and sales through this tool, as well as avenues that we have yet to explore,” according to Tanuj Gupta, Amer president.

Gilleland also explained that, starting with 2014, Amer will produce annual catalogs to keep pace with the number of new collections being unveiled. Previously, Amer produced catalogs on a biennial basis.

ATLANTA — Amer Rugs will host a delegation of 15 Afghanistan-based weaving companies and four officials from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce in Jaipur, India, later this month.

The meeting will take place May 25-27, giving Afghan weavers the chance to see Indian rug production in action. Hosted by Amer’s parent company, Saraswatii Global, the meeting is part of efforts by the DOC’s Afghanistan Investment and Reconstruction Task Force to help revitalize and grow Afghanistan’s rug industry.

The social and economic implications of helping the Afghan people in this way cannot be overstated. For a country like Afghanistan that has seen a decline in their economy and production capability since the U.S. drawdown, Amer and Saraswatii are committed to helping the Afghan people develop the best practices and open up the channels of distribution that will allow an industry and an economy to recover,” said Tanuj Gupta, president of Amer. “We are extremely thankful to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Hickory Ground Solutions and Supply Chain Visions for the opportunity to open this dialogue and continue the work of the AIRTF.

AIRTF’s most recent initiative, Sheep to Store, focuses on revitalizing eight primary pillars of the supply chain, including sheep, wool, dyes, production assets, finishing, transit, marketing and shop. During the delegation’s time in India, Amer and Saraswatii officials hope to share their knowledge and processes with their Afghan counterparts, bolstering the Afghan rug industry.

In addition to this initial visit, further plans are in the process to facilitate training, study tours and networking. Gupta says he hopes that these visits lead to long-term relationships that will pay social dividends, as well as economic ones.

NORCROSS, Ga. -- After 20 years of dynamic growth into a leading U.S. national brand, Amer Rugs has updated its corporate identity with a new logo mark featuring the tagline, "Be Inspired," to reflect the company's emphasis on design and quality.

"With expectations of a bright future and the move into additional segments within the rug industry, a new more identifiable and memorable logo was needed to represent the brand's metamorphosis," said Raj Choudhary, president of Amer Rugs. "We believe the new logo represents the vibrant regeneration of energy at Amer as we develop into a global brand."

Commenting further, Sanjay Purohit, executive director, Amer Rugs, said, "The new logo and new look of Amer reflect the balance between the fresh new avant-garde direction we are taking, while maintaining the traditional values that have been the hallmark of Amer."

All new Amer introductions will be shown in the Amer Atlanta Showroom 6-D9 in Building 1 at AmericasMart during the International Area Rug Market, Jan. 9-13, 2019. To set an appointment or request a meeting with an Amer sales professional, call 888-425-7847.

Amer Rugs has been operating as the direct sales affiliate of Saraswatii Global Private, Ltd. in the United States and Canada since 1998 and has showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, North Carolina, Jaipur, India, and Las Vegas.