Over 100 years ago, in August 1920, the Mohawk brand was born. One of the crown jewels in the flooring industry, the brand has a rich history.

The creation of the Mohawk brand is a culmination of a 70-year story of talented artisans, hard-working dreamers, family tragedy and businesses brought together through unexpected loss…and a river that ran through it all.

The Budding U.S. Carpet Industry

In 1875, William Shuttleworth, a gifted English weaver, and his four sons – John, James, Walter and Herbert – sailed for the United States with 14 hand looms and set up a facility in the Hudson River Valley.

William Shuttleworth’s life was unexpectantly cut short, and, in 1878, his sons relocated their fledgling business to an empty factory adjacent to the Mohawk River in the East End of Amsterdam, New York, a city where the U.S. carpet industry had begun to emerge.

An Iconic Brand Begins

In 1920, the merger of two major carpet manufacturers, Shuttleworth Brothers Company and McCleary Wallin and Crouse, required a new name. The most prominent geographic feature in Amsterdam is the Mohawk River, which provided water for dyeing yarn, energy for mills and a means of transporting goods via tributaries and canals. The Mohawk River inspired the new business name: Mohawk Carpet Mills.

With that, the iconic Mohawk brand entered American flooring lexicon. Forged from a merger between two successful businesses, Mohawk carpets and rugs quickly established a reputation for elegant, innovative design and exceptional customer service.

Mohawk’s Transformation

These values remain hallmarks of the brand 100-plus years later – even after going public in 1992. During the past two decades, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer to the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States.

The Mohawk Family of Brands

Offering flooring options in more than 30 categories, the Mohawk family of brands provides an extensive selection of world-class products from some of the most trusted names in flooring, including American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, Feltex, Godfrey Hirst, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Group, Mohawk Home, Pergo, Quick-Step and Unilin.

Innovation Continues

Today, Mohawk continues to bring revolutionary product innovation, award-winning design and dedicated customer service to market. Mohawk’s commitment to innovation extends to all aspects of the company. Over the past decade, the company has launched numerous differentiated collections that have changed the face of flooring. With an emphasis on fashion, performance and sustainability, Mohawk creates unique products that add style to every space.