Is Dalton Georgia still the Carpet Capitol of the World?
Below is a listing of the major carpet manufacturers; many are located in the Dalton, GA area but there are many more located in California, New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
While Dalton may be regarded as the Carpet Capital of the World, it also is becoming the center for manufacturing of laminate flooring, hardwood flooring, area rugs, vinyl flooring and ceramic tile, with many carpet manufacturers building or converting plants for the dedicated production of these flooring materials. Dalton has now become the flooring capital of the world.