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Auto Custom Carpets, Inc. (ACC) was founded in 1978 by Jack Holland.
Jack started out by purchasing the carpet used in the molding operation from OEM
suppliers. In April of 1984 he purchased Academy Carpets, Inc. in Dalton, GA and
began tufting his own carpet. In January of 1986 he purchased the plant that was
formerly operated by the Automotive Division of E.T. Barwick Mills. For many years,
this plant was a prime carpet supplier to General Motors and Chrysler Corporation.
The first molded carpets used in the automotive industry were developed at this
plant in 1958. By purchasing this plant, ACC was no longer dependent upon any supplier
for its carpet needs. This also started the spark that lead the way to where
the company is today.
Ken Howell, Jack’s accountant and John Mahlendorf, a consultant Jack
had brought in to help organize his growing company, purchased the company from
him in 1995 upon his retirement. During this time, the company continued to grow
and became the largest supplier in the world of replacement automotive flooring.
ACC is the only supplier to offer all eight original carpet materials used in the
automotive industry. In 2002, the company established an Employee Stock Ownership
Plan (ESOP) in order to purchase John’s shares of stock thus allowing him to retire.
This plan allows each ACC employee the opportunity to take ownership and pride in
Auto Custom Carpets.
Today, Auto Custom Carpets, Inc. employs over 150 workers across
two states and five locations. Our corporate office is located in Anniston, AL.
We also have three production facilities in Anniston and we tuft and back carpet
at the Lafayette, GA plant. We offer over 25,000 flooring applications to fit vehicles
ranging from the 1940’s to current day models. Each is offered in its original color
and material and is custom made to meet or exceed OEM specifications. Most orders
are produced and shipped within 24 to 48 hours. |
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