INVISTA & Starnet Reveal Inaugural Antron® Performance Awards Winners

Kennesaw, GA, May 15, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Set on a grand stage at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, CA, INVISTA, maker of Antron® brand carpet fiber honored two Starnet Members during Starnet’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. The awards are the result of a joint partnership between Antron® and Starnet, recognizing the use of performance-driven carpet choices in commercial applications.

Presenting the awards from INVISTA were Scott Patton, Antron® Business Development Director, and Stacy Dobbs, Antron® Dealer Development Manager.

First Place Winner

The First Place Winner was awarded to Bonitz Flooring Group, Inc. in collaboration with Mannington Commercial for their work on Concentrix Corporation, in Greenville, SC.
“I’m quite familiar with the challenges faced in busy call center environments,” said Steve Spencer, Retired State Farm Facilities Manager. “From heavy foot traffic to the rolling castors of the office chairs, Bonitz delivered a flooring solution to reduce the crushing and matting of the carpet using Antron® Carpet Fiber.”

Runner Up
The Runner Up was awarded to Image Flooring LLC, for their work completed in partnership with Bentley on Capitol Federal Savings, Nall Hills in Overland Park, KS.

Antron® Performance Awards Judge James O’Neill was impressed with the product selection story, stating, “It was very rewarding to hear the client was educated on the true lifetime costs of the carpet and not just the initial sale. Through this knowledge, the carpet specified will more than double the previous carpet’s life expectancy, reduce maintenance costs, and ultimately provide long term savings for the client.”

Judging Panel
An elite panel of industry professionals lent their talent and expertise to this year’s panel and the selection of the winners:

· James W O’Neill, AIA - Founding Principal Inventure Design
· Lucy Nye, Manager Interiors - MD Anderson Cancer Center
· Steve Spencer, Retired from State Farm - Now a Facilities Consultant

To view all the entries in the 2017 Antron® Performance Awards please visit - http://bit.ly/2pt3Tle

About the Antron® Brand

When durability meets design-ability, the possibilities are endless. Architects, interior designers and facility managers specify Antron® carpet fiber because of the superior type 6,6 nylon. It allows carpet to stand up to wear and tear – looking newer, longer. The fiber structure helps resist staining and the innovative shape releases soil more easily. It is the foundation ingredient in over 800 original carpet styles from 17 trusted commercial carpet mills. Antron® carpet fiber allows for creative flexibility without sacrificing performance. All Antron® fibers are third-party certified by SCS Global Services as Environmentally Preferable Products. For more information, visit www.antron.net or call 1-877-5ANTRON.

About Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership

Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership is the world’s largest network of full-service independent flooring contractors, representing an elite group of the highest quality flooring manufacturers. With more than 171 independent contractors doing business in more than 300 locations throughout US and Canada, they are committed to serving the industry with the highest standards of excellence. Through collective strength, integrity, shared best practices and advocacy of training, Starnet Members and Starnet Preferred Vendor Partners, help deliver successful project outcomes with complete customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.starnetflooring.com.