Flooring Interviews

Julius Shaw of Shaw Industries on 2005, its Acquisitions and Price Increases – Part 2

Julius Shaw of Shaw Industries on 2005, its Acquisitions and Price Increases – Part 2

November 30, 2005—Julius Shaw, Executive VP, Shaw Industries, in the final part of a two-part series discusses the company’s performance in 2005 and its efforts in each of the basic product groups. Shaw talks the strategy behind the company’s acquisitions of Honeywell Nylon and SI and its plans for each including the EverGreen recycling operation. Also discussed is Mohawk’s acquisition of Unilin and its impact on the laminate sector and the rising cost of raw materials and its effects on the manufacturing and retail sectors.


Related Topics:Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Mohawk Industries