April 4, 2008—Visitors to China’s Shanghai Pudong International Airport may not realize that the carpet they’ll soon be walking on is “Made in the USA” by California-based manufacturer Bentley Prince Street. The company recently installed nearly 100,000 square yards of its broadloom carpet in the airport’s new Terminal 2, opening this month.
Bentley Prince Street was awarded the contract by the Chinese Ministry of Aviation after a rigorous bidding process that involved an in-depth review of the company and its design capabilities, carpet ingredients and environmental sustainability progress. The company was represented in the deal by Project Development International Corporation (PDIC), its exclusive distributor in Asia and the Pacific Rim. The result was a truly collaborative partnership, with Bentley Prince Street, PDIC and the Ministry of Aviation working together to create a sophisticated and durable carpet in custom-designed colors for the terminal’s walkways, gate areas and VIP lounge.
In keeping with its commitment to sustainable practices, Bentley Prince Street and PDIC also used simulation technology throughout the entire design process. This 3D visualization tool uses technology to provide life-size computer recreations of custom color carpet to help in the design and specification process. This technology eliminates the need for actual carpet samples, preserving non-renewable resources and reducing landfill waste.
For more information, visit the Bentley Prince Street Web site.
