Company claims most awards from Georgia Association of Manufacturers, all-time highest honors from Liberty Mutual
When safety is a priority, it shows. Mohawk’s commitment to world-class safety has been validated this spring by two of its external partners – Georgia Association of Manufacturers and Liberty Mutual.
A statewide trade association that represents all of Georgia’s manufacturing businesses, Georgia Association of Manufacturers presented Mohawk more awards than any other company during its annual safety conference held earlier this spring in Atlanta. The association was started in 1900 and currently works on behalf of all Georgia manufacturers to enhance their competitiveness in a global marketplace.
Liberty Mutual, one of Mohawk’s largest insurance provider, recently recognized 59 of the company’s manufacturing and logistics facilities across the United States for excellence in safety. The silver and gold awards are based on the sites’ DART ( days away, restricted or transferred) ratings. The Safety Commendation Award is presented to facilities with a DART rating at least 50 percent better than Bureau of Labor standards.
“We appreciate the recognition from GAM and Liberty Mutual, two organizations that truly understand the impact world- class safety standards have on our business and everyone who works at Mohawk, ” Corporate Safety Director Terry Craft said. “It’s important to us that our people leave work each day and return home to their families the same way they came in. We are exceptionally proud of the teams at each of these facilities and their ongoing commitment to safety in all aspects of the manufacturing process.”
The following local manufacturing facilities in Gordon County were recently recognized for excellence in safety:
Calhoun Reinspect/Rework: GAM no lost time accidents recognition
Marine Drive Rug Manufacturing (Calhoun): Liberty Mutual Safety Commendation, GAM no lost time accidents recognition
South Industrial Mat Print Plant ( Calhoun): GAM no lost time accidents recognition
Sugar Valley Rug Manufacturing: Liberty Mutual Safety Commendation, GAM no lost time accidents recognition
Union Grove Area Rug Manufacturing ( Calhoun): Liberty Mutual Gold Award, GAM first- place recognition for safety performance in Group D, the category for facilities with 500- 699 employees
Wall Street Rug Manufacturing ( Calhoun): Liberty Mutual Gold Award, GAM no lost time accidents recognition
West Line Bound Rug Manufacturing ( Calhoun): Liberty Mutual Safety Commendation, GAM no lost time accidents recognition
Community involvement, world- class safety standards, award- winning training, customizable benefits packages and a nationally recognized apprenticeship program are all part of Mohawk’s holistic value proposition for employees, which recently led to Forbes rating Mohawk as the top flooring manufacturer on the magazine’s annual list of America’s Best Large Employers. To learn more about the company’s employment opportunities visit mohawkcareers. com. ABOUT MOHAWK INDUSTRIES Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer, creating products that enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry- leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include Mohawk, American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk Group, Pergo, Quick- Step and Unilin. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.