Mohawk Gets US Antitrust Approval on Unilin Deal

Washington, DC, August 15--Mohawk Industries has received U.S. antitrust approval to acquire Belgian flooring maker Unilin Holding NV, U.S. authorities said on Monday. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said in a notice that the review of the transaction was closed without any action taken to block it. Unilin makes Quick-Step laminate flooring as well as insulated roofing and other wood-based panels.