Millennium Mat chief: ‘You’ve got to turn the world upside down’
From getting expelled from high school in England to co-founding
a mat manufacturer in Suwanee, Ian Malpass has walked an
unconventional path. Malpass, an entrepreneur at heart, is
president of Millennium Mat Co., an international producer of
business floor mats, residential rugs and car mats, including
those licensed with team logos through the pro football,
baseball, basketball and hockey leagues. With factories in
Suwanee, Dalton and overseas, annual revenue has hit $100
million.  Ian Malpass  Ian Malpass  Malpass, 53, has had to
recreate his career several times. Without the aid of a high
school or college degree, he’s soaked up ideas from his eclectic
experiences to develop a business savvy. He talks about some key
lessons, including a successful sales approach and getting the
best out of employees.  Q: Why did you get kicked out of school?
A: My father worked in sales and marketing for Procter & Gamble
in the U.K. We literally moved ever