Interface, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a global manufacturer of commercial flooring. The company sells modular carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile, and Nora brand rubber flooring.[4]
History
Interface, Inc. and its subsidiaries sells modular carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile and Nora brand rubber flooring.
Interface was founded in 1973 by Ray Anderson, whose decade and a half in the carpet trade had led him to create one of the first U.S. manufacturers of carpet tiles, also known as modular carpet or carpet squares. Carpet tiles, which originated in Europe, became highly popular during the 1980s as an alternative to broadloom carpet, especially in office environments that at the time were switching to flexible, “open” plans that required easy access to wiring and infrastructure beneath floors. Interface grew to become the largest carpet-tile maker on the planet.[5]
Starting in 1994, Interface focused on environmental sustainability, especially in reducing the use of petroleum.[6] At this time, the company announced a program called Mission Zero with a goal of eliminating any negative impact the company may have on the environment by 2020.