Mohawk Named to Training Magazine Top 125

Dalton, GA, March 1, 2007--Mohawk Industries has been selected to Training Magazine’s “Top 125” training organizations.  This is the most elite ranking among Fortune 500 companies for Training and Learning Development.

“It is particularly rewarding when training professionals from outside the floor covering industry take note of Mohawk Industries efforts,” said Mike Zoellner, Vice President of Marketing Services for Mohawk.   “We are very pleased to have this recognition, and it underscores the efforts that Mohawk places on giving our dealers and employees the information and training they need to be successful.

Mohawk was recognized at an awards banquet conducted by Training Magazine in February.  Winners are ranked based many fundamental questions such as Training tied to business objectives, size of organization, and certification.  An outside research and statistical data company makes the initial recommendations. 

This year’s winner is The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.  Mohawk was ranked 64th.  Other 2007 winners included General Mills, Microsoft, UPS, McDonalds, The Home Depot, and Starbucks.

Mohawk’s application included our flagship training department Mohawk University which includes Sales Performance Development and Corporate Training, as well as Dal-tile University, Human Resources, Safety  and Distribution training.

Mohawk University, the training arm of Mohawk Industries teaches thousands of people each year how to become experts in different aspects of the floor covering business, covering everything from installation to business operations.  Courses can help novices learn the fundamentals, or make seasoned veterans even better.  And it’s all done objectively, with no sales or marketing distractions.

Mohawk University has won numerous awards for its seminars and programs, both within and outside the floorcovering industry, and has been recognized by professional training organizations internationally for its work, including leading trade organizations, Media Communications Association International, and the American Advertising Federation.

To learn more about Mohawk University, ask your Mohawk representative, visit the all-new www.mohawk-university.com, or call 1-800-664-2958.

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