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Lavin Rugs Names Michael Castell as New Director of Sales
L avin Rugs, a supplier of premium rugs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Castell as its new Director of Sales. With more than two decades of experience in the flooring and home décor industry, Castell brings a unique combination of leadership, market expertise, and operational insight that will help drive Lavin Rugs’ growth and strengthen its partnerships with retailers nationwide. “Michael brings a deep understanding of the rug and flooring business, from retail to wholesale, and his extensive experience makes him uniquely positioned to lead our sales team,” said Jose Lopez, President of Lavin Rugs. “His proven track record of building strong client relationships and driving growth aligns perfectly with our vision for the future.” For Castell, joining Lavin Rugs represents a return to his roots and a continu- ation of his lifelong passion for the industry. Growing up in a family-owned retail carpet store, he developed a strong appreciation for craftsmanship, quality, and customer service early on. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida International University and a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. - pointment of o decades of gs a unique hat will help nationwide. , from retail ned to lead track ns
“I’m excited to join Lavin Rugs and to be part of a company that values both quality and innovation,” said Castell. “The rug industry is evolving quickly, and I look forward to working with our team and our retail partners to expand our reach, strengthen relationships, and deliver exceptional products to customers.” For more information about Lavin Rugs, visit www.lavinrugs.com.
MICHAEL CASTELL, DIRECTOR OF SALES
Men on the Move: New York and New Jersey Area Rug Vendors
T he landscape of the New York-New Jersey area rug trade is constantly shifting and evolving. The rug district is being redefined and is stretching into new corners of Midtown Manhattan, into Long Island City in Queens, into Nassau and Suffolk County on Long Island, and to different parts of New Jersey. See below for some of the latest updates. We will continue providing updates about the new locations of our colleagues in the area rug trade in future issues. If you have moved in recent months, or will be moving soon, send an email to peter@ruginsider.com and/or rodney@pgny.com with your updated information, and we will include that news in a future article! Rug&Kilim (Main showroom) Josh Nazmiyal 25-18 40th Avenue, Long Island City, New York 212-829-9995 Rug&Kilim (Volumes showroom) 37-10 Crescent Street, Long Island City, New York 212-829-9995 Weaver’s Fascination / Richard Afkari Rugs Richard Afkari 105 East 29th Street, New York Tel: 212-486-2227 | info@richardarkari.com Alriz Gallery 250 East 59th Street, New York 332-373-3058 | info@alrizgallery.com Red Carpet Company Roben Keypour 235 East 59th Street, New York 646-922-8899 | roben@redcarpetco.com City Rugs / Ahdoot Oriental Rugs John Ahdoot 3901 Liberty Avenue, Unit #5, North Bergen, New Jersey 212-290-8484 | ahdoot@hotmail.com
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