Mohawk Names Dealer of the Year at Convention

Orlando, FL, February 22, 2008-- Mohawk Industries named House of Floors of Albuqerque, N.M. as the 2007 National Dealer of the Year during the Mohawk ColorCenter Convention in Orlando Feb. 14-17.

Dennis and Leta Fairchild, owners of House of Floors, accepted the award. The Fairchilds were among nine regional winners for the award, which recognizes exceptional work within a group comprising the best retailing minds in the nation.

The award is based on a number of criteria, including a percentage increase over previous year’s business, excellence in promoting the store concept, ongoing commitment to training, store standards, brand building, merchandising and installation ideas and community involvement.

“Dennis and Leta are a superb example of what the Mohawk ColorCenter concept can mean to a store,” said Manny Llerena, vice president of retail marketing for Mohawk.

“A year ago, they were at our convention, trying to decide if ColorCenter was the right direction for their business. Once they made the decision to go with the program, they began seeing immediate

The Fairchilds opened House of Floors in the summer of 2001.