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January 04, 2012
ReSource Commercial Flooring Network announces The Mohawk Group as ReSource Preferred Supplier
Aurora, CO - The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network (ReSource) is excited to announce The Mohawk Group as the newest ReSource Preferred Supplier to the network.
Aurora, CO - The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network (ReSource) is excited to announce The Mohawk Group as the newest ReSource Preferred Supplier to the network.
December 01, 2011
Durkan And NEWH Say Creativity And Innovation Are Key Components Of Third Annual D*Scover Competition
Marietta, GA - One of the most exciting carpet design competitions is back for its third consecutive year. Durkan, the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group, and NEWH (The Network of the Hospitality Industry) are now accepting entries for D*scover.
Marietta, GA - One of the most exciting carpet design competitions is back for its third consecutive year. Durkan, the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group, and NEWH (The Network of the Hospitality Industry) are now accepting entries for D*scover.
November 30, 2011
Durkan Announces New Collaboration With Product Designer And Trend
Expert Stacy Garcia
Marietta, GA - One of the biggest names in hospitality design is bringing her in-depth knowledge of color forecasting and design trends to The Mohawk Group’s hospitality brand. Durkan is pleased to announce it has established a long-term relationship with designer Stacy Garcia.
Marietta, GA - One of the biggest names in hospitality design is bringing her in-depth knowledge of color forecasting and design trends to The Mohawk Group’s hospitality brand. Durkan is pleased to announce it has established a long-term relationship with designer Stacy Garcia.
October 21, 2011
Mohawk Ranks in Newsweek's Top 500 Green Companies for Third Consecutive Year
Dalton, GA - Newsweek has once again recognized Mohawk Industries for its leading position in environmental performance. For the third consecutive year, Mohawk placed in the magazine’s annual ranking of the 500 "greenest" U.S. companies. Mohawk is the only flooring company to make the 2011 list, which can be seen in the issue of Newsweek currently on newsstands.
Dalton, GA - Newsweek has once again recognized Mohawk Industries for its leading position in environmental performance. For the third consecutive year, Mohawk placed in the magazine’s annual ranking of the 500 "greenest" U.S. companies. Mohawk is the only flooring company to make the 2011 list, which can be seen in the issue of Newsweek currently on newsstands.
October 17, 2011
The Mohawk Group Unveils Facebook Honor Wall In Support Of Breast Cancer Awareness
Marietta, GA - Celebrating 10 years of partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® through its Specify for a Cure® cause marketing program, The Mohawk Group and its four brands—Lees, Karastan Contract, Bigelow and Durkan—reveals its Facebook Honor Wall (the Wall) to further commemorate its support of breast cancer awareness.
Marietta, GA - Celebrating 10 years of partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® through its Specify for a Cure® cause marketing program, The Mohawk Group and its four brands—Lees, Karastan Contract, Bigelow and Durkan—reveals its Facebook Honor Wall (the Wall) to further commemorate its support of breast cancer awareness.
September 13, 2011
Dynamic Duos: Durkan’s Latest Collaborations Drive Design at HD Boutique 2011
Miami, FL - Partnering with Oren Sherman and Astek Wallcovering, Inc., Durkan will unveil its latest inspirational collections at HD Boutique 2011 in Miami, September 13-14.
Miami, FL - Partnering with Oren Sherman and Astek Wallcovering, Inc., Durkan will unveil its latest inspirational collections at HD Boutique 2011 in Miami, September 13-14.
July, 22 2011
Durkan Senior Vice President Appointed Global Leader Of Hospitality
Marietta, GA - Lee Blair, senior vice president of Durkan – the hospitality brand of Mohawk – has been named the company's global leader of hospitality
Marietta, GA - Lee Blair, senior vice president of Durkan – the hospitality brand of Mohawk – has been named the company's global leader of hospitality
February 22, 2011
Inspired New Year
Marietta, GA - Durkan Renews Commitment to High-Style, High-Performance Hospitality Carpeting with Additions to Merit, Print and CYP Lines
Marietta, GA - Durkan Renews Commitment to High-Style, High-Performance Hospitality Carpeting with Additions to Merit, Print and CYP Lines
December 15, 2010
Durkan And Newh Continue Partnership To D*SCOVER Dynamic Hospitality Carpet Design
Marietta, GA- Do you have an eye for cutting-edge carpet design? Durkan – the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group – is calling on design professionals and students to d*scover a new way to express their creativity with its second annual carpet design contest.
Marietta, GA- Do you have an eye for cutting-edge carpet design? Durkan – the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group – is calling on design professionals and students to d*scover a new way to express their creativity with its second annual carpet design contest.
November 9, 2010
Durkan, The Mohawk Group Recognized For Exceptional Standards In Environmental Manufacturing
Marietta, GA- Strengthening its leadership in the design and development of sustainable, high-performance carpeting, The Mohawk Group announced that its Durkan manufacturing facility – home to the company’s hospitality brand and located in Dalton, GA. – has achieved ISO-14001:2004 certification.
Marietta, GA- Strengthening its leadership in the design and development of sustainable, high-performance carpeting, The Mohawk Group announced that its Durkan manufacturing facility – home to the company’s hospitality brand and located in Dalton, GA. – has achieved ISO-14001:2004 certification.
September 15, 2010
Investing Today In The Hospitality Industry’s Talent Of Tomorrow: Durkan Partners With NEWH In Support Of ENDOW
Miami, FL - Strengthening its commitment to helping shape the future of the hospitality industry, Durkan, a brand of The Mohawk Group, announced the continuation of its ongoing partnership with NEWH (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality) and its support of the organization’s new ENDOW program.
Miami, FL - Strengthening its commitment to helping shape the future of the hospitality industry, Durkan, a brand of The Mohawk Group, announced the continuation of its ongoing partnership with NEWH (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality) and its support of the organization’s new ENDOW program.
May 19, 2010
March 10, 2010
Feeling the Force of Nature: Durkan Expands Synthesis™ Line with Launch of Organic Inspired Offerings
Marietta, GA- Durkan continues to pave the way for the future of design by expanding its successful Synthesis™ line, unveiling eight new base grades that give a contemporary twist to the compelling forces present in nature.
Marietta, GA- Durkan continues to pave the way for the future of design by expanding its successful Synthesis™ line, unveiling eight new base grades that give a contemporary twist to the compelling forces present in nature.
February 9, 2010
Design For All Kinds: Durkan Broadens Print Portfolio with Metropolis and Lucia Hospitality Carpet Collections
Marietta, GA- Continually addressing its customers’ needs for leading-edge carpet designs to suit a range of hospitality interiors, Durkan expands its portfolio of patterned carpets with Metropolis and Lucia.
Marietta, GA- Continually addressing its customers’ needs for leading-edge carpet designs to suit a range of hospitality interiors, Durkan expands its portfolio of patterned carpets with Metropolis and Lucia.
January 29, 2010
D*SCOVER: Durkan and NEWH Partner for Hospitality Carpet Design Contest
Marietta, GA- Think you have an eye for carpet design? Durkan — the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group — is calling on design professionals and students to discover a new way to express their creativity with its first carpet design contest.
Marietta, GA- Think you have an eye for carpet design? Durkan — the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group — is calling on design professionals and students to discover a new way to express their creativity with its first carpet design contest.
November 14, 2009
Designer Todd Oldham and the Wolfsonian–FIU’s Dynamo Museum Shop present limited-edition Welcome mats during Art Basel | Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL- The Wolfsonian–Florida International University presents a selection of signed, limited-edition welcome mats created by designer Todd Oldham and contributing artists Wayne White, Megan Whitmarsh and Brock Shorno.
Miami Beach, FL- The Wolfsonian–Florida International University presents a selection of signed, limited-edition welcome mats created by designer Todd Oldham and contributing artists Wayne White, Megan Whitmarsh and Brock Shorno.
November 12, 2009
The Mohawk Group took to the courts and the green to show its support for the fight against breast cancer.
Marietta, GA- "Teeing off" its efforts surrounding breast cancer awareness month, The Mohawk Group served as a platinum sponsor for the 2009 Ansley Pro-Am, an annual golf and tennis charity event.
Marietta, GA- "Teeing off" its efforts surrounding breast cancer awareness month, The Mohawk Group served as a platinum sponsor for the 2009 Ansley Pro-Am, an annual golf and tennis charity event.
November 9, 2009
The Wolfsonian–FIU presents 'New Voices. New Works' during Art Basel | Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL- The Wolfsonian–Florida International University announces New Voices. New Works, a series of site-specific pieces inspired by The Wolfsonian’s collection and curated by designer Todd Oldham in celebration of Art Basel | Miami Beach 2009.
Miami Beach, FL- The Wolfsonian–Florida International University announces New Voices. New Works, a series of site-specific pieces inspired by The Wolfsonian’s collection and curated by designer Todd Oldham in celebration of Art Basel | Miami Beach 2009.
November 4, 2009
Passport to Paris - Durkan Brings Parisian Style and Sophistication to Hospitality Interiors with Its L’auberge Collection of Print and CYP Carpets
Marietta, GA- Hospitality patrons don’t have to travel to Paris to experience the passion and adventure of the famed "City of Lights."
Marietta, GA- Hospitality patrons don’t have to travel to Paris to experience the passion and adventure of the famed "City of Lights."
August 24, 2009
Old Meets New - Durkan Honors Scottish Origins with Blantyre Collection of Print and CYP Carpets
Marietta, GA- Experience the warmth and comfort of the season with an old world twist at anytime of the year.
Marietta, GA- Experience the warmth and comfort of the season with an old world twist at anytime of the year.
June 29, 2009
Barb Marcy Named Creative Director For Durkan
Marietta, GA- Lee Blair, senior vice president of Durkan, a brand of commercial carpeting manufacturer The Mohawk Group, announced today the promotion of Barbara (Barb) Marcy to creative director.
Marietta, GA- Lee Blair, senior vice president of Durkan, a brand of commercial carpeting manufacturer The Mohawk Group, announced today the promotion of Barbara (Barb) Marcy to creative director.
June 11, 2009
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March 18, 2009
Pattern And Texture Take The Floor: Durkan Expands Synthesis Offering with Glam and Artesia Collections
Marietta, GA - Durkan’s Synthesis base grades are continuing to gain ’ground’ in the hospitality market since launching less than a year ago.
Marietta, GA - Durkan’s Synthesis base grades are continuing to gain ’ground’ in the hospitality market since launching less than a year ago.
February 16, 2009
African Adventure: Durkan Translates Nature’s Glories Into Sophisticated Hospitality Carpet With Sanya
Kennesaw, GA - The breathtaking beauty of an African panorama is brought to life in Durkan’s Sanya Collection of hospitality carpet.
Kennesaw, GA - The breathtaking beauty of an African panorama is brought to life in Durkan’s Sanya Collection of hospitality carpet.
February 16, 2009
Featured Performance: Durkan Creates Show-stopping Hospitality Interiors With Its Calliope Carpet Collection
Kennesaw, GA - Hospitality patrons will experience the fun and excitement of a magical spectacle with the premiere of Durkan’s new Calliope Collection of carpet.
Kennesaw, GA - Hospitality patrons will experience the fun and excitement of a magical spectacle with the premiere of Durkan’s new Calliope Collection of carpet.
January 20, 2009
The Mohawk Group Rolls Out The New Year Right: Carpet Company’s Commitment To Design, Innovation And Collaboration Honored With Industry Accolades
Kennesaw, GA - Solidifying The Mohawk Group’s reputation as a commercial carpeting industry leader, the manufacturer was recently awarded multiple industry awards for its achievements in carpet design and sustainability.
Kennesaw, GA - Solidifying The Mohawk Group’s reputation as a commercial carpeting industry leader, the manufacturer was recently awarded multiple industry awards for its achievements in carpet design and sustainability.
January 16, 2009
Italian Getaway: Durkan’s Bella Collection of Carpet Brings Italian Style with a Contemporary Touch to Hospitality Interiors
Kennesaw, GA - The warm, enchanting landscapes of Tuscany are translated into contemporary, distinctive carpeting in Durkan’s Bella Collection
Kennesaw, GA - The warm, enchanting landscapes of Tuscany are translated into contemporary, distinctive carpeting in Durkan’s Bella Collection
January 16, 2009
Fashion-forward: Durkan Entices Hospitality Interiors with its Trace of Lace Carpet Collection
Kennesaw, GA - Inspired by the striking prominence of couture lace in Europe’s Fall runway shows, Trace of Lace is a contemporary, stylistic Collection that adds sophistication and grandeur to an endless array of hospitality interiors.
Kennesaw, GA - Inspired by the striking prominence of couture lace in Europe’s Fall runway shows, Trace of Lace is a contemporary, stylistic Collection that adds sophistication and grandeur to an endless array of hospitality interiors.
October 29, 2008
Durkan Rolls Out the Platinum Carpet for Proximity Hotel
Kennesaw, GA - Durkan's CRI Green Label Plus Merit Custom carpeting specified in first LEED Platinum Hotel in America. Eco-conscious travelers are following the Platinum brick road to Proximity Hotel-the "greenest" hotel in the U.S..
Kennesaw, GA - Durkan's CRI Green Label Plus Merit Custom carpeting specified in first LEED Platinum Hotel in America. Eco-conscious travelers are following the Platinum brick road to Proximity Hotel-the "greenest" hotel in the U.S..
October 15, 2008
Stronger Together: The Mohawk Group Supports Breast Cancer Awareness with T-Shirts Designed by Todd Oldham
Kennesaw, GA - Extending its collaboration with top American designer Todd Oldham beyond carpet design, The Mohawk Group, the commercial carpeting division of Mohawk Industries, announces the launch of a T-shirt campaign in support of breast cancer awareness.
Kennesaw, GA - Extending its collaboration with top American designer Todd Oldham beyond carpet design, The Mohawk Group, the commercial carpeting division of Mohawk Industries, announces the launch of a T-shirt campaign in support of breast cancer awareness.
September 17, 2008
Coming Full Circle: Durkan Collaborates with Celebrated Designer Tracy Lee Stum. Pushes Boundaries of Design for Hospitality Spaces with Mandalas Collection
Miami, FL - Durkan stretches the limits of conventional carpet design in a unique collaboration with celebrated designer Tracy Lee Stum.
Miami, FL - Durkan stretches the limits of conventional carpet design in a unique collaboration with celebrated designer Tracy Lee Stum.
July 31, 2008
A New Green Era of Luxury
Kennesaw, GA - The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, which opened on the Las Vegas Strip (next to the Venetian) in January 2008, was certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as the largest green building in the world. Carpeting from Durkan was specified in thei project.
Kennesaw, GA - The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, which opened on the Las Vegas Strip (next to the Venetian) in January 2008, was certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as the largest green building in the world. Carpeting from Durkan was specified in thei project.
May 15, 2008
A Match Made In Carpet: Pattern And Texture Unite With Synthesis
Las Vegas, NV - How do you improve two tried and true techniques for manufacturing cutting-edge carpet? Combine them. Furthering its commitment to providing high-performance and high-design hospitality flooring solutions, Durkan marks the advent of a new age in hospitality carpet design with the launch of Synthesis.
Las Vegas, NV - How do you improve two tried and true techniques for manufacturing cutting-edge carpet? Combine them. Furthering its commitment to providing high-performance and high-design hospitality flooring solutions, Durkan marks the advent of a new age in hospitality carpet design with the launch of Synthesis.
May 15, 2008
Top Design: Durkan reaches new heights
Las Vegas, NV - From fashion to furniture to film and florals, American Designer Todd Oldham has touched and mastered virtually every element of design. In his latest endeavor, Oldham turns his creative eye to carpet, collaborating with Durkan to produce a series of flexible, versatile floor coverings that are sure to infuse hospitality interiors with warmth and vitality.
Las Vegas, NV - From fashion to furniture to film and florals, American Designer Todd Oldham has touched and mastered virtually every element of design. In his latest endeavor, Oldham turns his creative eye to carpet, collaborating with Durkan to produce a series of flexible, versatile floor coverings that are sure to infuse hospitality interiors with warmth and vitality.
