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Thank you for your interest in a career with Mohawk Industries. Our company has always benefited from talent that has driven continuous improvement and innovation. We are proud to grow talent internally, and we also welcome new people into the organization because they bring with them fresh ideas and unique skill sets. Mohawk is an inclusive workplace where we recognize differences but celebrate shared successes. I’d like to tell you a little bit about our company.

As the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, Mohawk serves the North American market with a comprehensive product portfolio – carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, resilient, stone flooring and countertops, rugs, mats and more. Our Unilin division’s leading position in laminate flooring also provides us with a significant presence in Europe. We are making the most of these markets by leveraging these strong positions into expansion opportunities in adjacent geographic markets and complementary product categories.

Though challenging economic circumstances have demanded much of our attention in recent years, we have balanced short-term tactical decisions with longer-term strategic planning. During the past decade, we successfully realized our goal to build leading market positions across all major flooring categories in North America. Going forward, we are focused on multiple initiatives intended to drive growth well into the next decade.

These initiatives include extending our footprint into new geographic markets and expanding our participation in selective flooring categories and distribution channels in existing markets, such as an increased focus on laminate in the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) retail channel. A commitment to new product


Jeffrey Lorberbaum
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

and technological innovation will continue to be a key differentiator for Mohawk. We demonstrated this innovation with products such as our proprietary SmartStrand™ carpet, made from triexta fiber, for customers seeking a premium product and the EverStrand™ soft polyester carpet for the more price-conscious customers. In addition, our new ceramic tile product utilizing a patented installation system that allows the tiles to be clicked together without using grout is being marketed on a limited basis. In laminates, a new edging process that creates more realistic visuals and patented scratch protection has been added to our product line. We also are building additional market share through enhanced customer experiences and more responsive service.

Mohawk maintains its market leadership by continually evolving its product offerings to align with consumer preferences and to capitalize on new manufacturing breakthroughs. From innovative fibers that take carpet to a new level of softness to our Reveal Imaging™ technology that takes ceramic tile design to a new level of precision and natural randomness, Mohawk is committed to best-in-class end-user research, product development and manufacturing expertise to meet the needs of every space.

Leveraging the industry’s most comprehensive product line and distribution network, Mohawk derives revenue from relationships with more than 28,000 customers. Much of our success lies in the ability to provide each customer with the right product at the right price to meet the unique needs of its distribution channel. In addition, we support our products with strategic marketing and customer service initiatives that help maximize sales in the marketplace.

For more than a decade, Mohawk has set the industry standard for sustainable products and practices. As the world’s largest flooring company, our initiatives have positively impacted the environment by reducing energy consumption, conserving natural resources and eliminating waste. Today, we are proud to offer consumers more than 500 products containing recycled materials, and we continue to increase both pre- and post-consumer content in our products. Mohawk is making the most of innovation and technology to benefit the natural environment we all share.

These measures reflect not only our corporate commitment to protect and preserve natural resources, but also our customers’ increased demand for sustainable products in today’s marketplace, both domestically and internationally. Our intense commitment to sustainability is both a core competitive strategy and a positive force within our Company.

Notwithstanding the difficult market conditions of the past three years, our long-term strategic investments are an affirmation of our confidence in the future of the flooring industry. Domestically, it is clear that growth in population and number of households will continue to create housing demand. Sales of new and existing homes, which can also spur remodeling projects, present a sales opportunity for the full range of Mohawk products. Favorable trends such as these will impact the largest market we serve – residential replacement. America’s housing stock is aging, baby boomers are in the prime remodeling years and softening real estate values are influencing residents to remain in their homes longer. If the past is a guide, the strongest growth in the flooring industry will come in the aftermath of a recession as pent-up demand is unleashed. While we cannot predict the timing or velocity of economic recovery, we are confident that all the market sectors we reach will strengthen and grow in the future. When that occurs, the leaner, more technologically advanced and more sustainable Mohawk we are building today will be ideally positioned to flourish.

As you can see, Mohawk is positioned for growth into the future. I’m proud to lead an exceptional team, and I hope you’ll find Mohawk a place to start a better career.