Shaw Industries is vacuuming up talent in North Georgia for a new plant that will churn out carpet tile across the U.S., the company announced today.
The Dalton, Ga.-based business, which is owned by Omaha billionaire Warren Buffett, will spend $85 million and create 500 new jobs at a new plant in Adairsville designed to meet growing demand for Shaw’s soft wares. It will be the seventh facility for Shaw in Bartow County, where it is already the biggest employer.
Shaw, which boasts $4 billion in annual sales and already employs 23,000 workers, will partner with the state to train workers. About 15,000 of Shaw’s workers — about three-fifths — already work at its Georgia operations, making it one of the state’s top employers, said Chris Cummiskey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to see this aggressive growth from one of Georgia’s top corporate citizens,” Cummiskey said. “Shaw has played an important part in establishing Georgia as a global leader in the floor covering industry.”
Though it’s too early to divulge specifics, Bell hinted that if the economic recovery remains strong the flooring giant may announce additional expansions in the near future.
“Obviously, business is better today,” Bell said. “I would expect some more announcements.”
Shaw may not be the only one with upcoming announcements. A global economic comeback will help all manufacturers, said Gov. Nathan Deal.
“The steady comeback of the floor covering industry in North Georgia continues to reflect the resurgence of the global economy,” Deal said. “Companies such as Shaw Industries are moving aggressively to meet demand, and Georgia stands ready to equip them with the trained workforce and infrastructure network they need.”
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