Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring maker, and Dalton-based Shaw Industries, the world’s largest carpet maker, are two the best industrial manufacturers in the country to work for, according to the latest Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers of 2016” list.
Calhoun, Ga.-based Mohawk Industries is the largest flooring manufacturer in the world.Mohawk ranked 188 out of all American companies employing at least 1,000 people, and number eight in the engineering/manufacturing category.
Shaw Industries based in Dalton, GeorgiaShaw ranked 282 overall, and number 18 in the engineering/manufacturing category.
The Forbes list is compiled from an online survey of more than 30,000 people across the country.
Jeffrey Lorberbaum, CEO of Mohawk, said in a release that maintaining a good workplace is central to Mohawk’s goals.
“A central part of our culture is maintaining a safe, fair and respectable workplace, and we offer leading-edge learning and wellness programs to help our people grow professionally and lead healthier lives,” Lorberbaum said.
Vance Bell, chairman and CEO of Shaw, said in a release that landing on the best employers list for the second year in a row demonstrates the Dalton carpet-maker’s commitment to its employees.
“We firmly believe that the future of our company lies in the strength of our associates and their ability to achieve their highest potential,” Bell said. “We strive daily to create an environment that fosters their development, feeds their passion and encourages collaboration and innovation.”
Shaw is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., with more than $4.8 billion in sales and more than 22,000 employees. Shaw maintains offices across the globe.
Mohawk is a publicly-traded, Fortune 500 company which has enjoyed seven consecutive record earning quarters. Mohawk invested heavily in its hard surface flooring segment following the housing market crash of 2008. Mohawk has manufacturing facilities across the globe.