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For four consecutive years, Milliken technologies have been honored with R&D 100 Awards as some of the most technologically significant of their time. Coined the “Oscars of Invention,” the awards program has recognized revolutionary technologies since 1963.

“When you empower people to ‘do good’ in ways that are personally meaningful, you’ll see a collective response for the greater good.” – Joe Salley, Milliken & Company President and CEO 

For 14 years, Holly Nguyen has designed commercial floor covering solutions for Milliken. Recently, she gave us insight into her creative process and advice for aspiring textile designers.

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Summer is in full swing, and there is fun to be had indoors and out. Whether you spend your days soaking up the sun or inside away from the heat, here are a few ways Milliken innovation makes summer even more enjoyable.

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Long before the word sustainability entered our everyday language, Milliken understood that a living enterprise and a living earth were inextricably linked. We understand that our daily actions can impact the earth for generations to come, so we approach innovation with a keen concern for the natural world.

In our hyper-connected world, tomorrow quickly becomes today. Investing for the future is critical. We must position our company, and the industries in which we work, to not only survive, but thrive in a competitive marketplace. 

Milliken is supporting key programs to highlight, honor and bring attention to vital factors that direct the future of the architecture and design industry: education, research and young talent. 

A company has the potential to make not only a positive economic impact on a community but also a positive social impact on areas of significant importance. A vibrant culture, the health and safety of community members, and the strive for high academic achievement are pillars of a well-rounded, thriving community.

Open flames and exposure to pyrophoric chemicals put laboratory workers in high-risk situations, and their handling of toxic, corrosive or flammable liquids is routine. These dangers were highlighted in 2008 after a tragic laboratory accident at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) took the life of an undergraduate research assistant. The tragedy prompted the industry to pay more attention to laboratory safety and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).