Thursday, June 24, 2010

Mohawk closing spun yarn plant in Cartersville; 200 jobs in flux

200 jobs in flux as Mohawk prepares to close spun yarn plant in Cartersville:
 
-Citing a change in consumer demand from spun yarn carpeting to filament, Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries is announcing the closing of the spun yarn plant in Cartersville, according to AM1450 WBHF. Staff reductions will begin this weekend and conclude in August. The company will review the work force and try to place workers at other nearby plants if possible. In April, Mohawk announced the closing of a spun yarn plant in Tifton. Some 373 jobs were lost there. Click http://www.bartowheadlines.com

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