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Article Number: 8181
Mohawk Announces Hardwood Price Increase
Dallas, April 1, 2013 – Mohawk announces it will raise prices up to 10% on all Mohawk brand solid and engineered hardwood products and accessories on orders and shipments made on or after May 31, 2013.

“Mohawk remains committed to providing innovative, market driven products in conjunction with exceptional service,” said Jamie Byrne, senior vice president of hard surfaces. “We have introduced many new products this year and continue to make investments in the business to deliver better solutions for our valued retail partners. Unfortunately, the sustained rise in raw material costs in hardwood continue to outpace our productivity initiatives,” said Byrne.

About Mohawk
Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, laminate, stone, vinyl, rugs and other home and business products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include Mohawk, Karastan, Columbia, Century, Dal-Tile, American Olean, Quick-Step, Lees, Bigelow and Durkan. Mohawk's unique merchandising and marketing assist our customers in creating the consumers' dream. Mohawk provides a premium level of service with its own trucking fleet and over 250 local distribution locations.