Related Party Transactions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2015

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company purchases a portion of its product needs in the form of fiber, yarn, carpet and dyeing services from Engineered Floors, an entity substantially controlled by Robert E. Shaw, a shareholder of the Company. Mr. Shaw holds approximately 8.4% of the Company's Common Stock, which represents approximately 4.2% of the total vote of all classes of the Company's Common Stock. Engineered Floors is one of several suppliers of such services to the Company. Total purchases from Engineered Floors for during the three months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 were approximately $1,861 and $2,663, respectively; or approximately 2.6% and 4.0%, respectively, of the Company's cost of goods sold. Purchases from Engineered Floors are based on market value, negotiated prices. The Company has no contractual arrangements or commitments with Mr. Shaw associated with its business relationship with Engineered Floors. Transactions with Engineered Floors were reviewed and approved by the Company's board of directors.

The Company is a party to a 5-year lease with the seller of Atlas Carpet Mills, Inc. to lease three manufacturing facilities as part of the acquisition in 2014. The seller is an associate of the Company. Rent paid to the seller during the three months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 was $114 and $15, respectively. The lease was based on current market values for similar facilities.

The Company is a party to a 10-year lease with the Rothman Family Partnership to lease a manufacturing facility as part of the Robertex acquisition in 2013. The seller is an associate of the Company. Rent paid to the seller during the three months ended March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014 was $65 and $64, respectively. The lease was based on current market values for similar facilities.