The landscape at Milliken is at once steadfast and ever-changing. Our core strengths are firmly planted, and as such, allow us to branch out into new and exciting horizons. Throughout Milliken’s 153 years, we have embraced change as part of our global company culture.

With our recent announcement of Halsey M. Cook, Jr. as the new Milliken & Company president and CEO, we find ourselves on the forefront of a new horizon — the beginning of an opportunity to explore, grow and challenge what we can accomplish in pursuit of excellence.

Exploring and growing as a company can be viewed through the metaphor of the changing landscape of our 600-acre arboretum surrounding our corporate headquarters. Like a tree, our core values and strengths are firmly planted, which allows us to branch out into new and exciting horizons. We, too, evolve with time, while drawing strength and stability from our roots.

It is during this time of growth that we reaffirm our commitment to the legacy that has brought us here today. By highlighting the trees we carefully select, cultivate and protect each day, we hope to share insight into the meaningful connections we create for our world. Through the coming months, our blog series, The Changing Landscape of Innovation, will explore the important role legacy plays in our future through the lens of trees found in our corporate arboretum.

Join us as we celebrate Milliken’s diverse, evolving heritage and learn more about our passion for noble trees.