With its third generation now leading the more than 50-year-old business, J+J/Invision has been selected as the winner of the 2009 Georgia Family Business of the Year by the Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University in the large company category.The recognition program, sponsored by Georgia Trend magazine, presents awards in the small, medium and large business categories, in addition to the Century Award given to a business that has been in operation for more than 100 years.J+J/Invision was chosen for its commitment to its employees and its company history, in addition to its environmental efforts and success as one of the country’s leading commercial carpet manufacturers.J+J/Invision was started in 1957 under the name J&J Rug by Rollins Jolly and Tom Jones. Fifty-two years later their small rug company has evolved into J+J/Invision, with both founding families still involved in the ownership and operation of the company.Currently David Jolly, the grandson of founder Rollins Jolly, serves as president and COO while his father, Jim Jolly, serves as chairman of the board.Jim Bethel, son-in-law of co-founder Tom Jones, serves as CEO and vice chairman of the board. Bethel’s two sons, Charlie and Bob, are also employed at the J+J/Invision corporate office.

Constantine was founded on the notion that the best product wins. They believe in pioneering new ways to bring original and exciting products to you. The best product is many things...innovative, durable, aesthetically pleasing, and most of all it exceeds your expectations. We believe that there is value in having aesthetically coordinating flooring materials across an entire line of products and making that easy through a simple color reference system. The development of a large variety of exquisite, subtle textures that can enhance your environments, not dominate them.

Carpet is great! It is the preferred floor covering in 90% of all upscale commercial properties. For decor, acoustics, safety, comfort, cost effectiveness and overall ambiance, carpet is the best choice. Top quality commercial carpet is obvious in appearance and truly enhances all decor. The higher the perception of carpet quality, the higher the perceived image of the property.
Since carpet is the most visible and vulnerable furnishing on your property, it makes sense to know about carpet quality and carpet care. You can invest large sums of money in furniture and fixtures to enhance your property and still not gain the desired image and visitor perception if the carpet is a distraction.
So make sure that you are buying the very best carpet for your property. That means high grade commercial Nylon or Wool. Select colors carefully for image and functionality. Assign someone in your organization to study and understand carpet selection, warranties, maintenance, expected life cycle and color care.
To begin this educational process, review the chart below. It displays the traditional "Life Cycle" for commercial carpet. Then, following the chart, compare your current carpet situation to the example in the chart. You will quickly recognize the benefits and advantages of the Color Your Carpet® carpet dyeing and color restoration services for your property.

Invest in Your Home
SMART MIXOLOGY
Freshen up your flooring with new color combinations. Mix warm with cool, light with dark, contrasting colors in one room and monochromatic in the next. Throw out the rules.
HUMAN TOUCH
The dimensional elements have never been more important than today. Tactile, textural, subtle gradations, contrasting embroidery, hand-scraped or hand-polished wood: the surface speaks volumes to the human eye and human touch. The variety of offerings provide the look of a "one of a kind" product with affordable value.
A FAVORITE FLOOR
There's no denying the crisp, cool beauty of ceramic, porcelain and stone. Tile is often the hands-down favorite flooring choice — formal or casual, dressed up or down, dazzlingly decorative or stunningly simple.
INTO THE WOODS
Wood continues to provide warmth and character in an instant. Today with the innovations in engineered wood flooring...finally you can put the wood floor over the slab foundation and be finished in an afternoon. Smart consumers ae selecting domestic hardwood products that are driftwood gray, crackled white oak, polished black or white, as well as the beautiful and familiar birch, maple, oak and walnut. American forests are being grown 20% faster than they're harvested so it's an easy and responsible choice.
COLOR SELLS
The color specialists at Shaw are constantly traveling and researching to provide the best of the best color palettes from which to choose. Your floor can be either the artwork or the canvas for the art. Although beige is an easy choice for anyone, dramatic reds, dark rich chocolates, contemporary grays or serene blues can set the scene for whatever you'd like your room to become. Within 30 seconds, the human eye and human brain make a decision to purchase a product, any product, based on color alone.
SET THE SCENE
Use area rugs to define a space and help potential buyers visualize themselves in a room -- particularly if the space is open and large.
CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN
Ceramics are highly regarded for being low maintenance and easy to clean. And what do buyers want to see most? A clutter-free home that sparkles.
GO FOR COLOR
Need another reason to stay away from white and other neutrals? Go for color and you'll have a floor that shows better because it's more forgiving of your busy lifestyle.
START LOW
A whopping 79% of buyers said they would be willing to pay a premium for a home with a renovated kitchen, according to Realty Times columnist Jim Adair. If you plan a kitchen update, consider a new laminate floor. It provides a fantastic foundation for the rest of the project.

Color Logic... That's what we call the approach we've taken to develop the color lines for our product introductions. Over the past twelve to twenty-four months, we've been studying the impact that hard surface flooring (now approaching more than 50% of the market in the Western United States) is having on carpet color. Residential interior designers tell us they start the flooring selection process with hard surface first. In our primary markets, that usually means ceramic or stone. Then they look for carpet colors that work with and complement the ceramic and stone selections. As a result, we've redesigned our West Coast color palette with a broader array of mid- and dark-range neutrals, softer sages, and "tinted taupes". And we've accented the assortment with an occasional burnt sienna and a teddy bear chocolate. Our Color Logic color lines are broader, richer, warmer, and they complement and coordinate beautifully with stone, ceramic and rich wood floors. Tuftex is all about color. This year, more than ever, we think you're going to like the choices.

For schools, the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has recently developed a specialized publication entitled "Floor Covering Maintenance for School Facilities". A complimentary copy is available for schools. This publication provides insight into common problems experienced by school maintenance personnel, offers solutions to common problems, details the steps in organizing an effective maintenance program, recommends specific maintenance frequencies, and provides a holistic look at maintenance within any school facility. Schools can obtain a complimentary copy of "Floor Covering Maintenence for School Facilities" by contacting CRI at (706) 278 - 0232 or by writing the CRI at P.O. Box 1231, Dalton, GA 30722.
Estimating and comparing maintenance costs for various flooring systems is always a challenge. Value judgments related to appearance are very subjective. Accepted appearance levels for facilities where maintenance costs are the primary concern may be completely unacceptable in a facility that demands a sanitized, sparkling representation. Comparing maintenance costs based on appearance between carpet and hard surfaces also can be quite unfair to hard surfaces because carpet does a commendable job of hiding soil accumulation. Any facility manager understands, when facility appearance is the primary issue, some hard surface flooring materials require a much more rigid maintenance regimen to obtain a comparable level appearance.
Another obstacle in comparing maintenance costs is rarely do maintenance staffs perform duties as they should be performed A number of studies and surveys comparing maintenance costs for various flooring systems have been completed over the past several years. In fact, a study always can be found that demonstrates a particular flooring system is cheaper to maintain that competing flooring systems. This is possible when a comparing a neglectful maintenance program to a superior program.
Two realistic studies include the 1990 BOMA Study which was a survey of facility managers throughout the country and the Carpax study which was an examination of school maintenance programs using International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) cleaning rates and frequencies. The CARPAX Study affords the easiest approach for facility managers to estimate maintenance costs for their facility.

Mannington Carpet has been known for years for high quality, high performance carpets. And in the past three years, our broadloom carpets have undergone a design makeover. From classic fashion to contemporary design, it’s time to start believing in broadloom again. Today’s Mannington Commercial broadloom carpets offer timeless looks that have been updated, alongside unexpected patterns and colors, to satisfy any design needs. Bringing fabulous broadloom to commercial interiors projects, hand in hand with coordinating products from our full range of hard and soft floorcoverings.