Oriental Weavers Carpet was established in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt
MAC, the largest producer of custom printed tailored rugs, was established in 10th of Ramadan City
Oriental Weavers establishes the first fiber extrusion and polypropylene facility
In order to satisfy it’s wool fiber requirement, Oriental Weavers began spinning operations in-house
Attended the Hiemtex Frankfurt Fair as an exhibitor
Oriental Weavers’ Design Facilities was formed and has become the world’s largest carpet design center
Oriental Weavers establishes the Egyptian Fibers Company (EFCO)
Oriental Weavers received “The Largest Exporter” award in the large size company category at the Cairo International Fair
Oriental Weavers opened the first showroom in the USA
Oriental Weavers became the largest exhibitor to date at Domotex Fair in Hanover
Oriental Weavers was the first rug manufacturer to devise an eight color loom at a time when the industry standard was five
The company became the first to manufacture rugs with 10 colors, subsequently raising that number to 55
Sphinx, The Group’s USA distributor, was established
Oriental Weavers opened the largest showroom in Atlanta
Oriental Weavers began marketing signature rug collections under a license from international movie star Omar Elshref
Oriental Weavers became the first to manufacture rugs with 36 individual colors that look and feel handmade (Gabeh Collection)
Oriental Weavers Fibers was established (OWF)
Winner of America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, an accolade it has consistently received ever since
Oriental Weavers USA establishes a manufacturing facility
Oriental Weavers maintains ISO 9001 (quality management system)
OW was rated Favorite Area Rug Manufacturer in all categories (service, quality & design) by Floor Focus Magazine
Oriental Weavers received UNIDO’S Africa Most Innovative Company award in the large size company category
Oriental Weavers International (OWI), the group’s export arm, was founded in the Tax-Free zone of 10th of Ramadan City
Oriental Weavers USA obtained a patent for polypropylene-based carpet yarn production
Oriental Weavers USA obtained patent rights for 100% acrylic rug production which emulates the look and feel of silk
Oriental Weavers receives the Surfaces Award of Excellence after being voted overall best
Oriental Weavers introduced the world’s first 2 million points/m2 rug, an industry breakthrough
Oriental Weavers Gobelin – which manufactures woven tapestry often used for upholstery – received the Super Brands Award
Oriental Weavers USA was ranked among the top 100 manufacturers by Floor Focus Magazine
Oriental Weavers and its partners established Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene Company (EPP)
Oriental Weavers China was established
Oriental Weavers Carpet Company was accredited with the Oeko-Tex standard 100
Oriental Weavers establishes a sales office in Dubai
Oriental Weavers maintains ISO 14001 (environmental management system) certification
World’s largest rug showroom established in 6th of October City
Oriental Weavers establishes the King Tut facility to augment its fiber manufacturing operations
Oriental Weavers Hospitality is established with the grand opening taking place in the London showroom
Oriental Weavers announces the opening of its showroom in New York City
Oriental Weavers subsidiary, Sphinx, partners with Pantone to launch new rug collections
New partnership with island-inspired lifestyle brand Tommy Bahama
Oriental Weavers won the world best carpet award for the second year in a row.
Oriental Weavers won the world best carpet award for the third year in a row.
Oriental Weavers Sphinx was named “the Supplier of the Year” by Rugs Direct
OW surpassed the 10 billion EGP turnover record
OW Registered a polypropylene yarn patent
Oriental Weavers Won the bt100 Award