Avena Carpets was formed, with all seven investors working for the business, now based in semi-derelict rented premises at Denholme near Halifax.  In just a few extraordinary weeks they rebuilt the looms and turned the premises into a working mill producing the finest Brussels Wiltons.

*Picture – Avena main company shareholders. (L to R standing) Clarence Hudson, Peter Gully, Michael Oates, Bob Darragh and seated (L to R) Raynor (Ray) Tighe, Frank Suddick and Peter Lassey.