CALHOUN, Ga., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) purchased Wayn-Tex, Inc., a manufacturer of carpet backing materials. Wayn-Tex operates manufacturing facilities in Waynesboro and Hillsville, VA, and employs approximately 550 individuals.

Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk's Chairman & CEO, said, "Wayn-Tex has been a major supplier of carpet backing to Mohawk. They have earned a reputation as a solid manufacturing organization for quality, service and value. We look forward to welcoming their employees into the Mohawk family and becoming a part of these communities."

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

SOURCE Mohawk Industries, Inc.
02/04/2005
/CONTACT: Frank H. Boykin, Chief Financial Officer of Mohawk Industries,
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