DALTON, Ga.–Oriental Weavers USA is expanding its product roster to include area rug underlay. The company said its offering is to include an assortment of sizes, shapes and price points.
Maria Metropoulos-Ward will oversee business development and distribution for the new product line. She was recently named vice president of national accounts for Oriental Weavers.
The new lines are to be produced in Egypt, China and the United States, with inventory warehoused here. As with its area rug collections, the company plans to provide point-of-purchase displays and merchandising collateral for stores carrying the lines.