Calhoun, GA, (January 10, 2007) – Mannington Mills, Inc., and J&J Industries Inc., announced today that they have formed a joint venture for the purpose of manufacturing and applying modular carpet backing. The new venture, named Modular Carpet Systems, LLC, is located in Calhoun, GA, near the Mannington Commercial manufacturing and warehousing facilities.

The announcement was made jointly by Tom Davis, President and CEO of Mannington Mills, Inc., of Salem, NJ, and Jim Jolly, Chairman of J&J Industries, Inc. of Dalton, GA.

“Our two companies have been working closely together over the past two years as we have supplied modular backings to J&J under contract. We have good synergy -- our companies are both privately held and we share many of the same values,” stated Davis.

Jolly noted, “This new venture is an outgrowth of our ongoing relationship, and will allow both companies to more rapidly build critical mass as we make significant investments in new equipment and technology. An added plus is that the markets we both serve are mostly complementary, having very little overlap and competition.”

About Mannington Mills:
One of the largest flooring companies in the U.S., Mannington Mills, Inc., based in Salem, NJ, is the only North American company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of resilient, laminate, hardwood and porcelain tile floors, as well as commercial vinyl and carpet. Founded in 1915 by John B. Campbell, the company is still privately held. After 92 years, Mannington continues to pursue its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction through customer-focused product design, state-of-the-art technology and innovative marketing.

About J&J Industries Inc.
J&J Industries, Inc. is a Dalton, GA, based carpet manufacturer whose expertise and focus is targeted solely on the commercial market. Founded in 1957 by Rollins Jolly and Tom Jones, J&J remains a privately held company with a commitment to excellence through the pursuit of quality, value, design, and service. Celebrating 50 years of successful business, J&J is the oldest commercial-only carpet manufacturer in the U.S. J&J Industries manufactures a broad range of commercial carpet sold nationally and internationally under the J&J Commercial and Invision Carpet Systems brands.