Mohawk Industries, Inc. invests $22.5 million to expand operation in Carroll County

by: WFXRtv.com Digital Desk

Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 05:22 PM EST

Updated: Jan 14, 2021 / 05:22 PM EST

HILLSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Mohawk Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of residential and commercial flooring products, will invest $22.5 million to expand its operation in Carroll County.

The company will add 19,000 square feet to its facility in Hillsville and install new extrusion and loom equipment to increase production speed. The expansion will keep 75 existing jobs and create 35 new jobs.

"Mohawk Industries is an integral part of the Carroll County community," said Carroll County Economic Development Authority and Board of Supervisors Chairs, Mr. Larry Edwards and Dr. Tom Littrell. "We are pleased that Mohawk Industries chose Carroll County over several other locations for its expansion. This expansion provides 35 new high-paying jobs and over $20 million in new investment into our local economy. We are proud to be part of Mohawk Industries’ future."

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Carroll County and Virginia's Industrial Advancement Alliance (VIAA) to secure the expansion project for the Commonwealth. Governor Northam approved an $80,000 grant from the Commonwealth's Opportunity Fund to assist Carroll County with the project.

"I want to congratulate Mohawk Industries for its continued growth and success and am very pleased for the opportunity they will bring to Carroll County. This expansion will provide a much-needed economic boost to our citizens by bringing new job opportunities and capital investment during what otherwise has proven to be one of the most challenging economic periods in modern U.S. history. I am additionally grateful to VEDP, VIAA, and Carroll County's economic development officials for their vital assistance in bringing this to a reality."

The company's Hillsville facility manufactures carpet-backing from 100 percent recycled post-consumer materials, which is then used to manufacture commercial carpet at its Rockbridge County facility as well as other Mohawk carpet manufacturing locations across the Southeast.

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