DALTON (August 14, 2008)— Mohawk Industries will raise prices on ceramic and laminate products in September. The increase will be effective on all orders shipped on or after September 8, 2008.
Ceramic prices will increase 4-10%, while laminate prices will rise 5%. A letter announcing the price increases has been sent to Mohawk dealers.

“Our increase reflects higher prices for raw materials, transportation, and energy,” said Bob Leahy, Senior Vice President, Hard Surfaces.

Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of broadloom 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 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.