Bentley Mills Incorporates Design, Style and Environmental Sustainability in Carpet
By Amy Bentley Special Sections Writer
Jay Brown, Bentley Mills’ President and Chief Operating Officer, said, “We feel a lot of humility in receiving this award. We have a great legacy not only in the carpet industry but in the community.” Bentley Mills manufactures award-winning broadloom, carpet tile, and area rug products for commercial interiors
B entley Mills, headquartered in the City of Industry, is a leader in design, quality, customer service and environmental responsibility in the carpet industry. Their building is the world’s first and only LEED-EB Gold carpet manufacturing facility. All carpet manufactured by Bentley is Red List Free, meaning they are free from the most dangerous chemicals prevalent in building materials that pose a risk to human health and the environment. “Sustainability has been a large focus since 1994. The CEO at the time was very concerned with what we were going to leave behind for our children. So that’s what really started us on this journey,” said Sandy Eppard, Bentley Mills’ Senior Director of Sustainability and Technical.
the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. Bentley Mills is always striving to reduce its environmental footprint, which includes reducing its use of energy and water and purchasing all renewable energy. The company proudly shares its environmental policy on its website, explaining that Bentley Mills will continually: • Improve our Environmental Management System. • Address high-risk environmental issues identified during the environmental risk assessment process. • Promote waste elimination and pollution prevention. • Meet or exceed applicable environmental laws and regulations. • Establish environmental goals and objectives to support our sustainability missions. • Communicate our environmental policy to our internal & external communities. Bentley Mills was established in 1979 as a privately owned boutique carpet manufacturer. It has consistently been recognized for leadership in design, performance, and customer service in the architecture and interior design community. Headquartered in City of Industry, Bentley Mills has about 400 employees and maintains showrooms in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C.
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worldwide, such as corporate offices, retail spaces, education facilities, multifamily housing, healthcare and hospitality spaces. The design work and products are all developed on site in the City of Industry, offering customers a one-stop shop experience. Bentley Mills is committed to sustainable commerce, safety and social responsibility, evolving product lines with an eco-
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Bentley Mills also practices social responsibility, giving back to the nearby LA Food Bank and other charities. “Bentley Mills proves that innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility do go hand-in-hand,” said City of Industry Mayor Cory Moss in presenting the company with the 2025 Heart of the City Award. “They aren’t just making a product. They’re making a difference.”
certifications, including Cradle to Cradle and NSF/ANSI 140. The company proudly operates in a LEED-EBOM® Gold carpet manufacturing facility, where it has been located since 1984. The LEED Green Building Rating System is
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