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2021 – Present Day

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Several attempts were made to reignite the company, but issues

2021 – Present Day2025-07-11T10:36:38+00:00

2013 – 2015

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Nick Crossley became gravely ill and, despite company efforts, it

2013 – 20152025-07-28T10:07:40+00:00

2007 – 2008

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The last of Avena’s original founding members, John Tighe, retired,

2007 – 20082025-07-28T10:06:22+00:00

1984

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The workforce expanded to include creelers, bit winders, stampers and

19842025-07-28T10:04:56+00:00

1982 – 1983

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Avena Carpets quickly outgrew its Denholme premises despite various expansions. 

1982 – 19832025-07-28T10:03:54+00:00

1982

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All manufacturing by Carpets International at Dean Clough ended.  Rather

19822025-07-28T09:36:57+00:00

1975 – 1976

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Avena Carpets was formed, with all seven investors working for

1975 – 19762025-07-28T09:53:17+00:00

1974

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Carpet International ends production of Brussels Wilton carpet, saying it’s

19742025-07-28T10:01:06+00:00

1970

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Patrick Crossley retires as Chairman: Carpet International Group HQ moves

19702025-07-11T10:11:05+00:00

1968 – 1969

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Merger of John Crossley and Kidderminster-based Carpet Trades Manufacturing Company

1968 – 19692025-07-28T09:34:16+00:00
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