Mohawk
Carpet
Embarking on the search for just the right
flooring for your home can become daunting. Just think of
plush, luxurious carpets in thousands of hues and patterns.
Consider the handcrafted beauty of exotic and domestic
hardwoods in hand-scraped,
distressed and smooth surfaces. There’s also the diverse
styles and durability of laminate
flooring.And we cannot forget the richness of
ceramic tiles. Mohawk provides
so many choices for every room in your home that let you
express your personal style.
As your complete
flooring resource, Mohawk helps determine which flooring
is right for you and your home. Browse product galleries
for hardwoood, carpet. laminate and
ceramic tile with a flexible,
easy-to-use set of selectors to quickly narrow down the
choices.
Not sure where to
start? My Mohawk
RoomMate quickly points you in
the right direction. After a few easy
questions, My Mohawk
RoomMate
suggests solutions to your flooring
puzzle.
Even after 125 years,
Mohawk remains one of the most recognized and trusted
flooring brands in
history
. Mohawk also serves as an
industry leader in environmental
initiatives with the latest
environmentally friendly innovations from manufacturing
processes to products like carpets made using corn sugars
rather than petroleum. And Mohawk works as an environmental
steward, recycling and reclaiming precious resources,
even going so far to make carpeting from recycled plastic
bottles. As one of the
world's largest floor covering manufacturers and
distributors, Mohawk takes great pride in providing the
highest quality products to meet all of your flooring
needs. Welcome to Mohawk and
enjoy.
About
us
Mohawk Industries
is one of the world's largest floor covering
manufacturers and distributors and is a leading producer
of yarn, ceramic tile, area rugs and bath mats.
Headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia, Mohawk designs,
manufactures and markets woven and tufted broadloom
carpet, area and accent rugs and mats and a variety of
hard surface flooring products. The Company provides
goods for all significant market segments, distribution
channels and price points. Included in Mohawk's family of
brands are some of the most popular and prestigious names
in the industry: Aladdin, Alexander Smith, American
Olean, American Rug Craftsmen, American Weavers, Bigelow,
Dal-Tile, Galaxy, Harbinger, Helios, Horizon, Image,
Karastan, Lees Carpet, World, WundaWeve, Custom Weave,
and Mohawk and Mohawk Home.
Mohawk Industries'
125 year history of excellence is a lasting part of the
American floor covering industry. It is a story of
innovative ideas and of hard working people who built a
company in the 19th century that remains an industry
leader today.
Since its
inception in 1878, outstanding products have made Mohawk
the most recognized carpet brand in history. Mohawk
Carpet Mills had its beginning in 1878 when four brothers
from the Shuttleworth family brought 14 second hand looms
from England to Amsterdam, New York. By 1908, the
fledging firm introduced a new carpet, Karnak, and its
success was instant and phenomenal. Flooded with orders,
the Company's weavers worked four to five years without
changing either the color or the pattern on their
looms.
In 1920, the
Shuttleworth Brothers Company merged with the nearby firm
of McCleary, Wallin and Crouse to form Mohawk Carpet
Mills, Inc. The corporate name was derived from the
Mohawk River Valley in upstate New York where the city of
Amsterdam was located. Even in the 1920s, mergers were
strategic and designed to give the resulting company a
competitive edge. The new Mohawk firm became the only
mill in the United States to produce all domestic weaves
of carpet: Wilton, Axminster, Velvet and
Chenille.
Toward the close
of the 1930s, Mohawk introduced Shuttlepoint, the first
high and low loop textured design; Raleigh, the first
sculptured effect in carpet; and Grosvenor, which by 1950
bypassed Karnak as the all-time Mohawk
best-seller.
The 1950s became a
period of expansion for Mohawk. The Company moved south,
constructing manufacturing facilities in Mississippi and
South Carolina. In 1951, Walt Disney Studios designed
"Tommy," one of the most identifiable and effective
company mascots in the history of American business. The
"Tommy Mohawk" character was created for a series of
animated television commercials with titles such as Tommy
Tests Carpets, Tommy Plants Carpet Seeds, Tommy Falls for
Minnie and others.
The 50's became a
period of expansion for Mohawk. Manufacturing facilities
in Mississippi and South Carolina were constructed. In
January of 1956, Mohawk Carpet Mills, Inc. and Alexander
Smith, Inc. merged to form Mohasco Industries becoming
the largest carpet manufacturer in the
world.
In 1956, Mohawk
and Alexander Smith, Inc. merged to form Mohasco
Industries, at that time the largest carpet manufacturer
in the world. Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company
had a proud heritage dating to 1845 in West Farms, New
York. The company's innovations in Axminster, Moquett and
Tapestry weaving made carpeting an affordable purchase
for the middle class.
During the next
fifteen years, through product innovations, market
expansions, mergers and acquisitions, Mohasco became a
leading producer of interior furnishings. The company
expanded its offerings from carpets and rugs to include
furniture, as well. At this time, Mohasco's sphere
extended to 81 locations throughout the United States,
with domestic manufacturing operations at 26 plant
locations in twelve states.
The Mohawk flair
for inventiveness continued in the design shag category
with the introduction in 1973 of Canyon Paradise.
Introduced to rave notices, it became an instant success
and for over two consecutive years achieved retail sales
in excess of $50 million. In 1974, Mohawk established its
Mohawk Color Center Dealer program. This program became
the blueprint for successful retailer/manufacturer
relationships. Even today this program remains the
cornerstone of Mohawk's efforts and the company's mascot,
Tommy, remains a visible part of the company through the
Color Center program.
In January 1989, a
group of company executives returned Mohawk Carpet to its
roots by negotiating a buyout of the carpet manufacturing
component from Mohasco Corporation. As the dynamics of
the 1990s evolved, Mohawk remained steadfast in its
vision to be one of the world's leading high quality,
value-oriented producers of carpet and rugs. Beginning in
1992, a series of strategic mergers and acquisitions
redefined not only Mohawk but the entire floor covering
industry.
Each acquisition
was uniquely suited to complement Mohawk's
strengths...Horizon Industries in 1992; American Rug
Craftsman and Karastan-Bigelow in 1993; Aladdin Mills in
1994; Galaxy Carpet Mills in 1995; certain assets from
Diamond Carpet Mills in 1997; Newmark Rug Company,
American Weavers & World Carpets/WundaWeve in 1998;
Durkan Patterned Carpets and Image Industries in 1999;
Alliance Pad in 2000; Dal-Tile and American Olean in
2001-a move that made Mohawk a leading supplier of
ceramic and stone floor covering-and Lees Carpets in
2003. Each of these companies' strengths-technological
advances; distribution networks; product innovations;
customer bases; marketing strategies; employee
excellence-was blended into the overall
organization.
In just a few
short years, through aggressive acquisitions and internal
growth, Mohawk created a strong, diversified company -
the world's largest floor covering supplier, the
country's leading recycler of plastic soda bottles (which
become polyester carpeting) and one of the country's
largest and most efficient distribution companies with a
fleet of hundreds of trucks crisscrossing the highways of
America each day.
The key to
Mohawk's success is the more than 34,000 employees who
work diligently to produce, distribute, market, sell and
support an expansive line of products. These men and
women use state-of-the-art equipment to produce yarn, to
tuft and weave carpet and rugs and to create ceramic
tile. They apply cutting-edge logistics to transport yarn
and finished goods across the county. They develop
award-winning product designs, customer-friendly
marketing strategies and committed customer support. The
employees of Mohawk range from entry-level manufacturing
and clerical employees to professionals recognized as
industry leaders. Mohawk prides itself on a positive work
environment and an opportunity for employees to improve
their educations and work toward
promotion.
Today, Mohawk
sells floor covering and textiles for every room in the
home and for every commercial application. Hardwood
flooring, laminate flooring, ceramic tile flooring, stone
and marble flooring and, via an exclusive distribution
agreement with Congoleum, vinyl sheet flooring are among
the newest Mohawk product offerings. What's more, the
company now offers woven bedspreads, tapestries, pillows,
throws and window blinds. Mohawk products are found in
major retailers across the country and the world. From
Home Depot to Bloomingdales, from Lowe's to Macy's, from
Target and Wal-Mart to specialty boutiques in large
cities and small towns.Mohawk is making the world a more
beautiful place.
From the original
Shuttleworth Brothers in 1878, through the efforts of
hard working, dedicated and skilled employees, Mohawk has
built a reputation for value, design, service, quality
and innovation-a reputation that will extend the
company's legacy into homes, offices and public spaces
for many years to come.
Mohawk Carpet.
Where Comfort and Style Meet.
Mohawk carpet is
designed to fit virtually every purpose, decorating style
and budget. Searching for a classic plush frieze? Looking
for a luxuriously smooth saxony? Seeking the
sophistication of intricate patterns? Mohawk carpet
offers thousands upon thousands of colors, styles and
textures that will be perfect for your
home.
Environmentally
Friendly Carpeting Options
Looking for something enviromentally
friendly Check
out EverStrand, a carpet fiber that's made from recycled
plastic bottles. And for carpeting that's even more
extraordinary, learn about SmartStrand with DuPont
Sorona renewably sourced
polymer, which uses renewable
resources provided by
agriculture.
Even more
impressive, SmartStrand doesn't stain; it's easy to
clean with just a little water even with the most
stubborn stains like wine, mustard or even
bleach.
Enduring Beauty
and Stain-Resistance
Does your home include active kids or
playful pets? The durability of Wear-Dated carpet fiber using
Scotchgard Advanced Repel Technology might be the right
answer for you. Mohawk carpets with the Wear-Dated seal
retain the original beauty much longer and alleviate many
of the hassles of carpet care.
More consumers know and trust
the STAINMASTER carpet brand than any
other carpet brand. Some of the most stylish and
luxurious carpets available, on the market today, carry
the STAINMASTER® brand name. These beautiful carpets are
able to maintain their appearance over time because of
the way they are made.
Scotchgard has always been known and trusted for
its ability to repel liquid spills and resist soiling.
Now it’s been improved to offer even better protection.
Exclusive to Mohawk Industries, Scotchgard Protector
Advanced Repel Technology provides even more repellency
to liquids and enhanced soil
protection.
And when you purchase a Mohawk carpet, you
get high-quality flooring from one of the world's most
trusted brands backed by robust
warranties for up to 20 years. Mohawk carpeting
offers unique colors, patterns, styles and features.
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Mohawk Cushion
Extends Your Warranty
Don’t forget about the cushion. Mohawk
Cushion helps your carpet feel
richer and more luxurious.
Whether it's your versatile family
room, luxurious sitting room, or peaceful nursery, Mohawk
carpeting provides the
options you're looking for to
make your decorating dreams a
reality.
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