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PARK BECOMES MOHAWK SENIOR VP & GENERAL MANAGER, COMMERCIAL DIVISION

DALTON (September 22, 2010)—Bentley Park has joined Mohawk Industries as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Division. 

Park will provide the strategic direction for the Commercial business. He will directly lead the commercial sales organization and will partner with the product management, product development, marketing and operations teams to execute the commercial business plan.

Park was previously Chief Executive Officer of Universal Fibers, Inc., where he led a global expansion into Asian, European and Australian markets with increased sales annually. 

Prior to joining Universal Fibers, Park spent 20 years with Honeywell International in various roles of increased responsibilities both domestic and international.  While at Honeywell, he was the General Manager of their Asian division, working from Hong Kong. In addition, he led a multi-million dollar capital expansion which provided new fiber technology and products throughout the U.S., European and South American markets.

“Bentley Park brings great ideas and fresh thinking to Mohawk,” notes Tom Lape, President of Mohawk Industries.  “We’re looking forward to his contributions in making our Commercial Division the go-to resource for designers, specifiers, and property owners.”

“It’s exciting and rewarding to have the opportunity to join Mohawk Industries,” Park said.  “I look forward to taking on the challenges in the marketplace and building upon Mohawk’s more than century-old heritage.”

Park holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from Duke University.  He and his family will relocate to Georgia from North Carolina.

 

About Mohawk Industries:

Mohawk Industries has been a trusted name in carpets for more than 130 years and is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of broadloom carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, vinyl, rugs and other home products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include Mohawk, Karastan, Lees, Bigelow, Columbia, Century, Dal-Tile, American Olean and Quick-Step. Mohawk's unique merchandising and marketing assist our customers in creating the consumers' dream. Mohawk provides a premium level of service with its own trucking fleet and more than 250 local distribution locations.

 

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