07/26/2026
1971 – Marking a new chapter in its legacy, Couristan proudly opens its headquarters and showroom at 919 Third Avenue in New York City’s esteemed Carpet Center—setting a new standard for the presentation of luxury rugs and residential broadloom.
1973 – Record-breaking order: the Contract Custom Carpeting Division produces 24 tons of custom carpeting for the iconic Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix—its largest order to date.
1974 – Walter West made history as the first non-Couri family member to lead Couristan, serving as acting president. Over his remarkable 46-year tenure, he spearheaded a transformative era of innovation, product development, and brand evolution. Under his leadership, Couristan broadened its distribution channels and helped bring the floor covering industry into the mainstream. Even after his retirement in 1996, “Mr. West” remained a revered figure among Couristan employees, celebrated for his enduring impact and visionary leadership.
1976 – Couristan celebrates its Golden Anniversary at the Ritz-Carlton, marking 50 years of leadership in the industry alongside the 200th anniversary of the United States.
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