Home Decorators Collection Names Surya 'Partner of Year'

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 10/20/2008 12:00:00 AM

St. Louis, Mo. —

Surya Inc. was named Partner of the Year for 2008 by retailer Home Decorators Collection at the latter's 14th annual vendor conference here last month.

Surya, a Calhoun, Ga.-based manufacturer of area rugs and complementing home textiles accessories including decorative pillows and throws, has been working with Home Decorators for more than a decade, and it boasts a strong presence in the retailer's catalog and website, www.homedecorators.com.

"We are very excited to receive the Partner of the Year award from Home Decorators," said Satya Tiwari, president of Surya. "It is our goal to be thoughtful and innovative in producing the highest quality products at the best value in order to help our clients grow their businesses."

Gil Kemp, president of Home Decorators Collection, which is a division of The Home Depot, said, "It is through Satya Tiwari's leadership and energy that Surya has met the challenges of creating new opportunities for growth with Home Decorators Collection. We look forward to continuing and expanding business through our partnership in the future with Surya."

Surya is a vertically integrated manufacturing company that was established in India in 1976. Aside from area rugs, decorative pillows, and throws, the company's assortment also includes wall décor and lighting. The company operates showrooms in Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas, New York and New Delhi.