Werner
Braun joined the Carpet and Rug Institute as president in April 2000. CRI is
the national trade association representing carpet manufacturers and allied
industries.
He is a past president
of the World Carpet and Rug Council. Prior to coming to CRI, Braun served as
senior director for international affairs for the Chlorine Chemistry Council.
He holds a degree in chemistry from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.
I can’t imagine a
world without carpet. Carpet improves the acoustics in my home, so I never miss
a spoken word. It’s soft, so I can go a round or two with my son who likes to
show me the latest wrestling move he’s learned on the school team. It’s
beautiful, comfortable, safe, healthy – and, unfortunately, losing market
share.