Mohawk Expanding Georgia PET Plant

Calhoun, GA, May 24, 2012 -- Mohawk said it will expand its PET manufacturing operations in Summerville, Georgia.

The company plans to add about 500 jobs over the next five years to support its plastic bottle reclamation process.

At its Summerville operation, Mohawk recycles billions of bottles and containers into polyester fiber used to produce carpet.

Through the expansion project, Mohawk said it will improve the efficiencies of its recycling and manufacturing processes to produce more fiber.

Mohawk said it anticipates the initial phase of the expansion will be operational in 2013.