Article Number: 8761
Mohawk Ranks Fifth in Training Magazine's Top 125 List
DALTON, Ga. (February 4, 2013) — Training magazine, the leading business publication for learning and development professionals, has once again recognized Mohawk Industries in its annual listing of the “Top 125” training organizations, ranking the company fifth among some of the United States’ most widely recognized businesses. This is Mohawk’s fourth year in the top ten.
For the ninth consecutive year, Mohawk earned recognition on the elite list, which evaluates excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. The Company is the only flooring manufacturer to achieve top-ten status in Training’s rankings and one of only a few manufacturing companies to achieve this level of success.
Mohawk’s high place in the rankings was based on a multitude of corporate training initiatives, including Mohawk University, which provides retailers with world-class training, education and business management resources. Celebrating its 20 year anniversary in 2014, Mohawk University will continue making the transition from a classroom learning experience to a world-class online training facilitator hosting hundreds of learning opportunities – all from the convenience of a computer. In addition to Mohawk University, the company also excels in manufacturing, distribution, sales and administrative training initiatives that underscore the company’s learning culture and commitment to extraordinary customer service, innovation and continuous improvement.
“The value of continued education and quality training programs cannot be overstated,” said Mike Zoellner, vice president of marketing services at Mohawk. “Continual learning is the key to success in a highly competitive economy, and Training magazine’s ‘Top 125’ ranking gives retailers total assurance that partnering with Mohawk provides them with industry-leading training.”
The current “Top 125” was the most competitive ever, according to the magazine. The rankings are determined by assessing a range of factors, including the scope of development programs and how well those initiatives assist the organization in achieving its business goals and objectives.
“Knowing that this year’s selection process was particularly rigorous makes Mohawk’s recognition even more meaningful,” added Susan McGowan Hahn, director of Mohawk University. “It helps to validate the merits of our latest Mohawk University courses, designed to deliver top-line growth and drive store profitability.”
Other notable companies in Training’s “Top 125” include Aetna, Best Buy, Blue Cross, BP, Capital One, Coldwell Banker, ConAgra, Discover Card, Dollar General, Keller Williams, MasterCard, McDonalds, Nationwide, Paychex, Walgreens and Wells Fargo. Jiffy Lube topped the list. The rankings were formally announced at the annual Training Conference and Expo, held this year in San Diego, on February 3. The top five companies will be highlighted in the next issue of Training magazine.
For a complete list of the “Top 125” organizations, visit www.TrainingMag.com.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Bigelow, Daltile, Durkan, Karastan, Lees, Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, Unilin and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia and the United States.
For the ninth consecutive year, Mohawk earned recognition on the elite list, which evaluates excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. The Company is the only flooring manufacturer to achieve top-ten status in Training’s rankings and one of only a few manufacturing companies to achieve this level of success.
Mohawk’s high place in the rankings was based on a multitude of corporate training initiatives, including Mohawk University, which provides retailers with world-class training, education and business management resources. Celebrating its 20 year anniversary in 2014, Mohawk University will continue making the transition from a classroom learning experience to a world-class online training facilitator hosting hundreds of learning opportunities – all from the convenience of a computer. In addition to Mohawk University, the company also excels in manufacturing, distribution, sales and administrative training initiatives that underscore the company’s learning culture and commitment to extraordinary customer service, innovation and continuous improvement.
“The value of continued education and quality training programs cannot be overstated,” said Mike Zoellner, vice president of marketing services at Mohawk. “Continual learning is the key to success in a highly competitive economy, and Training magazine’s ‘Top 125’ ranking gives retailers total assurance that partnering with Mohawk provides them with industry-leading training.”
The current “Top 125” was the most competitive ever, according to the magazine. The rankings are determined by assessing a range of factors, including the scope of development programs and how well those initiatives assist the organization in achieving its business goals and objectives.
“Knowing that this year’s selection process was particularly rigorous makes Mohawk’s recognition even more meaningful,” added Susan McGowan Hahn, director of Mohawk University. “It helps to validate the merits of our latest Mohawk University courses, designed to deliver top-line growth and drive store profitability.”
Other notable companies in Training’s “Top 125” include Aetna, Best Buy, Blue Cross, BP, Capital One, Coldwell Banker, ConAgra, Discover Card, Dollar General, Keller Williams, MasterCard, McDonalds, Nationwide, Paychex, Walgreens and Wells Fargo. Jiffy Lube topped the list. The rankings were formally announced at the annual Training Conference and Expo, held this year in San Diego, on February 3. The top five companies will be highlighted in the next issue of Training magazine.
For a complete list of the “Top 125” organizations, visit www.TrainingMag.com.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Bigelow, Daltile, Durkan, Karastan, Lees, Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, Unilin and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia and the United States.
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