Dec 10, 2008

Smyrna Trading secures more space for growth in 2009

(ATLANTA)— Family-owned Smyrna Trading, Inc., internationally renowned manufacturers and importers of Oriental rugs, is making room for continued growth in 2009, with the unveiling of its new showroom at AmericasMart this January. Now with more than 3,000 square feet on Floor 6 (6D3), Smyrna will showcase its one-of-a-kind and programmed handmade carpets in a larger, more impressive space.

“We are a family business, and Atlanta has been our home for 22 years,” says Ahmet Icen of Smyrna Trading. “We are experiencing significant growth and know that our permanent home here is growing with us. AmericasMart is the only place to truly debut our newest creations—because our customers, both current and potential, are here.”

Smyrna will introduce two new concepts this January: an exclusive customizing program line from Nepal which will allow customers to select personalized colors and designs and Oushak rug designs from Turkey and India. Additionally, Smyrna is open daily during non-Market times, enabling them to attract and meet the needs of new buyers and interior designers every day.

“Smyrna Trading is a fresh, cutting-edge company that is constantly evolving for the better of its customers and the industry as a whole,” says Chas Sydney, senior vice president of Area Rugs, AmericasMart. “Its move to 6 enhances the dynamic design element already in existence on the floor. We are proud to have companies like Smyrna showing with us in Atlanta—it’s businesses like them that help us to be the leading international area rug resource for the industry.”

Smyrna Trading will celebrate its expanded new location with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 8 in its showroom.