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| Date | 3/3/2006 10:23:31 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | CALHOUN, Ga., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK) agreed to purchase one plant located in Roanoke, Alabama that produces secondary carpet backing from Propex Fabrics Inc. The new plant employs approximately 470 individuals... |
| Article | CALHOUN, Ga., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK) agreed to purchase one plant located in Roanoke, Alabama that produces secondary carpet backing from Propex Fabrics Inc. The new plant employs approximately 470 individuals. Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk's Chairman & CEO, said, "Propex has been a major supplier of secondary carpet backing to Mohawk. They have earned a reputation as a solid manufacturing organization for quality, service and value. We look forward to welcoming their employees into the Mohawk family and becoming a part of these communities." Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, vinyl, rugs and other home products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include Mohawk, Karastan, Ralph Lauren, Lees, Bigelow, Dal-Tile, American Olean, Unilin and Quick Step. Mohawk's unique merchandising and marketing assist our customers in creating the consumers' dream. Mohawk provides a premium level of service with its own trucking fleet and over 250 local distribution locations. Source: Mohawk Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Frank H. Boykin, Chief Financial Officer of Mohawk Industries, Inc., +1-706-624-2695 |