The Reality of Circularity: Why Innovation Is Hard
Sustainability is often presented as a simple journey. Recover a material. Recycle it. Turn it into something new. Job done. The reality is very different. At MJs, we’ve spent years developing systems to recover and recycle event carpet. More recently, through laya, we’ve been exploring how recovered materials can be transformed into new products and […]
Sustainability Isn’t a Sign on a Wall
In a recent conversation at an exhibition, we overheard someone say they were planning toremove carpet from their event and simply tell visitors it was “for sustainability reasons” It made us pause. Not because carpet should always be used. Every event is different, and every organisershould make decisions that work for their objectives, budget and […]
The Invisible Ingredient That Brings a Show to Life
When was the last time you walked into a great exhibition and thought about the carpet? Probably never. And that’s exactly how it should be. At MJ’s, we often describe ourselves as carpet ninjas. We arrive before the exhibitors, beforethe visitors and often before anyone notices. We quietly transform vast concrete halls intowelcoming event spaces […]
Smarter Carpet Planning: Better Looking Shows, Lower Costs, Less Waste
When people think about exhibition carpet, they usually think about colour, branding, or simply covering the floor. But in reality, the way carpet is planned can have a huge impact on how an event looks, how much it costs, and how sustainable it is. For organisers, the priority is always the same: create a show […]
Why the Event Carpet Industry Sits at the Sharp End of the Supply Chain
In the world of events—where every detail matters and first impressions count—the humble event carpet plays a bigger role than most people realise. It’s the element that quite literally sets the stage: from redcarpet premieres and trade shows to conferences, exhibitions, and product launches. Behind the scenes, the event carpet industry operates under intense pressure. […]