Mohawk Closing Georgia Spun Yarn Plant

Cartersville, GA, June 25, 2010--Mohawk Industries will close a spun yarn plant in Cartersville, Georgia, according to a report in the Rome News-Tribune online.

The newspaper said that the Georgia Department of Labor confirmed that Mohawk notified the state of its intent to close the plant by August 23.

“The plant closure at Mohawk in Cartersville will create a difficult situation for the workers and their families. I want them to know that they’re not alone in dealing with this situation,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond.