Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries is expanding the company’s Summerville manufacturing operations with plans to add about 500 jobs over the next five years through investments in manufacturing technologies that support the company’s sustainable manufacturing processes.
“Mohawk is one of Georgia’s flagship Fortune 500 companies, and we are pleased to see its continued investments in our state leading to the creation of meaningful jobs in Summerville and other communities,” Gov. Nathan Deal said in a press release. “This expansion is a great indicator of the resilience of the carpet and floorcovering industry. Mohawk has Georgia’s full support for its continued investments in our state.”
At its Summerville operation, Mohawk recycles billions of reclaimed plastic bottles and containers into polyester fiber used to produce carpet. Through the expansion project, Mohawk will improve the efficiencies of its recycling and manufacturing processes to produce more fiber, company officials said. The market for polyester carpet continues to grow significantly, and these investments will allow Mohawk to expand its capacity to meet consumer demand.
“The men and women at our Summerville facility contribute significantly to the company’s success,” said Mark Dye, Mohawk’s vice president of recycling. “We continue to invest in leading edge technologies because of our confidence in the skills and dedication of our people. We anticipate the initial phase of the expansion will be operational in 2013, and we expect the manufacturing improvements to yield new, innovative products that will provide even more value to our customers. We appreciate the support of leaders in the City of Summerville, Chattooga County and the State of Georgia that helped to make this expansion possible.”
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDECD) partnered with the City of Summerville and Mayor Harry Harvey, the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority and the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce to manage this expansion project. GDECD regional project manager Carl Campbell managed this opportunity on behalf of the state.
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May 24, 2012
Mohawk adding 500 jobs in Summerville
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