Type: Public
On the web: http://www.mohawkind.com
Employees: 26,900
Employee growth: (1.8%)

Mohawk Industries doesn't mind being trampled under foot. The company is the second-largest maker of commercial and residential carpets, rugs, and other floor coverings in the US (after Shaw Industries) and one of the largest carpet makers in the world. It produces a range of broadloom carpets and rugs under such names as Mohawk, Aladdin, Durkan, Karastan, and Bigelow. Mohawk's Dal-Tile International division is one of the US's largest makers of ceramic tile and stone flooring. Unilin's laminate and wood flooring, and other wood products round out Mohawk's operations. The company sells its wares to carpet retailers, home centers, mass merchandisers, department stores, and dealers. Most sales are made in the US.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $5,319.1M
One year growth: (0.5%)
Net income: $185.5M

Officers:
Chairman, President, and CEO: Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum
COO and Director: W. Christopher (Chris) Wellborn
VP Finance and CFO: Frank H. Boykin

Competitors:
Beaulieu of America
Interface, Inc.
Shaw Industries

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