Contact: Sarah Tuck (706) 624-2454 sarah_tuck@mohawkind.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOHAWK GROUP LAUNCHES FIRST COMMERCIAL HARDWOOD COLLECTION: REROOT CALHOUN, Ga., May 13, 2015—Mohawk Group, the commercial division of Mohawk Industries, offers a broad portfolio of flooring solutions from carpet tile, broadloom, woven, LVT, rubber, sheet and now hardwood. The company’s comprehensive selection of beautifully designed products transition cohesively from space-to-space, ensuring optimum performance for sustainable environments, while enhancing the overall customer experience with the right product for the right space. Rounding out its esteemed product offering, Mohawk Group introduced its first curated selection of commercial hardwood flooring called Reroot, which was featured at Durkan, the company’s hospitality brand, during HD Expo in Las Vegas, space 2523. “Our new Reroot Collection is rich with unique character and offers the look and feel of relaxed luxury,” says Angie Carter, senior manager of brand marketing for Mohawk Group. “Designers and end-users who love the idea of real wood but also want reliable performance will be excited about Reroot. It is a distinctive choice for hospitality areas with light commercial traffic and works seamlessly with a wide variety of Mohawk Group carpet collections. It really rounds out our product offerings in hard surface.” Offering a variety of installation options for commercial interiors, all of Mohawk’s engineered commercial hardwood products can be glued directly to a concrete subfloor or nailed on any grade level. Additionally, all products can be floated over underlayment for fast, versatile installation. Reroot provides excellent protection against foot traffic wear. Each style in the Reroot Collection has a durable Enhanced Urethane Finish with Aluminum Oxide, the second hardest mineral under diamonds. Reroot engineered hardwoods are offered in three distinctive, timeless styles to enrich the beauty of any commercial interior. Reclaimed Revival: This antique oak in an impressive 7.5" x 72" engineered format features Mohawk’s Uniclic® Multi-Fit Locking System for quick installation and immediate move-in. The wire brushed texture adds character and sophistication. It comes in six shades from light to espresso dark. City Feel: This redefined oak comes in a modern 7" wide plank. Colors are complemented with a low luster, while a wire brushed texture accentuates the wood’s linear grain pattern. Collector’s Edition: These engineered oak and maple planks provide the rustic elegance of a soft-scraped surface in traditional colors and a versatile 5" width. Textural movement across the planks disguises wear and imparts a beautiful handcrafted look. “From timeless and classic to modern and authentic, Mohawk’s Reroot Collection is a step into natural and durable beauty,” Carter says. “Its sophisticated colors and textural details add visual interest to commercial settings and disguise wear so your flooring will look fresh for years.” For more information about Mohawk’s Reroot Collection, visit www.MohawkGroup.com. About Mohawk Group Mohawk Group, the world’s leading producer and distributor of quality commercial flooring, delivers industry-leading style, cutting-edge innovation, unmatched service and superior sustainability. As the commercial division of Mohawk Industries, Mohawk Group has a heritage of craftsmanship that spans more than 130 years. The company’s enduring family of brands—Karastan, Lees, Bigelow and Durkan— are widely regarded as the most trusted names in the commercial flooring business. Together, these brands function beautifully, delivering the perfect flooring solution for all markets and price points. Rounding out its esteemed product offering, the Mohawk Group also offers a full spectrum of hard surface flooring products and installation accessories that exceed the most rigorous performance standards. For additional information about its proven design solutions, and to learn more about what is next from Mohawk, visit www.mohawkgroup.com or call (800) 554-6637. ###