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A History of Success

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries’ leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, our customers we serve have broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but one thing remains the same – our vision to create a better future. Exceeding our customers’ expectations for quality, service and performance remains at the heart of our business.

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Recognition Over the Years

See how our people, products, and practices have been recognized over the years.

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2017 - 2021

  • 2021:

    Vance Bell announces retirement and move to Executive Chairman. Tim Baucom is named Shaw's CEO.

  • 2019:

    Tim Baucom is named Shaw's President.

  • 2018:

    Shaw establishes UK/European footprint with acquisition of Scotland-based carpet tile manufacturer, Sanquhar Tile Services (STS).

  • 2017:

    Shaw Industries signs UN Global Compact and commits to upholding compact principles throughout its supply chain. Effort demonstrates Shaw’s commitment to human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruptions standards.

  • 2017:

    Shaw Industries acquires Tricycle, Inc. a technology innovator that enables Shaw’s commercial business to lead the industry in carpet sampling simulation and digital tools.

  • 2017:

    Shaw opens commercial Create Centre in Cartersville, Ga. The 67,000-square-foot Centre for design, innovation and collaboration supports the company’s client-centric approach.

2007-2016

  • 2016:

    Shaw acquires USFloors.

  • 2016:

    Shaw expands its presence in the hard surfaces market by opening Plant RP, a luxury vinyl tile facility in Ringgold, GA.

  • 2016:

    Shaw begins carpet tile manufacturing operations at Plant T1.

  • 2015:

    Shaw introduces two innovations to address moisture: LifeGuard, a revolutionary carpet protection system with a moisture barrier that is highly resistant to liquids soaking through to the padding and subfloor, and Floorté, an engineered Enhanced Vinyl Plank that incorporates a new locking system to make the floor completely waterproof.

  • 2014:

    Shaw introduces Solution Q Extreme commercial carpet fiber, a cationic nylon that allows for the removal of acid-based stains with only water.

  • 2013:

    A one megawatt solar array system becomes operational at Plant 15 in Cartersville, providing renewable energy for the plant’s production of carpet tiles.

  • 2013:

    Plant CN opens in Nantong, China, Shaw’s first manufacturing facility in Asia. This facility manufactures carpet tile exclusively for the Asia Pacific market.

  • 2012:

    Shaw Contract Group opens commercial flooring showrooms in Shanghai, Mexico City, Hong Kong and Beijing. Over the following four years, the company constructs or relocates showrooms in Atlanta, Nantong, Sao Paulo, Melbourne, Singapore, New York City and adds offices in Bangalor, Dubai, Paris and Santiago for a total of 18 locations worldwide.

  • 2011:

    Shaw acquires Southwest Greens.

  • 2010:

    Shaw builds Re2E, a facility that used post-consumer carpet to generate steam energy and electricity to run an adjacent plant, saving enough fossil fuel each year to power 7,500 homes.

  • 2009:

    The company opens Clear Path Recycling, the largest plastic bottle recycling facility in the United States in a joint venture with DAK Americas.

  • 2009:

    Shaw acquires Sportexe Construction Services, Inc., a leading synthetic turf company dedicated to sports surfacing.

  • 2007:

    Shaw acquires Anderson Hardwood Floors.

1997-2006

  • 2006:

    Shaw announces plans to convert a former yarn plant in South Pittsburg, TN into a manufacturing facility for engineered hardwood. The plant is later expanded to manufacture EPIC hardwood and features some of the company's most sophisticated and advanced hardwood production facilities.

  • 2006:

    Shaw purchases 100% ownership in Evergreen Nylon Recycling, the nylon recycling operation in Augusta, GA. The Evergreen plant uses patented technology to convert post-consumer nylon carpet into new nylon fiber.

  • 2006:

    Vance Bell is named Shaw's new CEO, and Randy Merritt is named President.

  • 2003:

    Shaw completes its purchase of the north Georgia operations of the Dixie Group, acquiring such brands as Carriage Carpets, Bretlin, and Globaltex.

  • 2002:

    Shaw opens its new, state-of-the-art laminate manufacturing facility. It is Shaw's first step into the manufacturing of hard surface flooring.

  • 2000:

    Shaw accepts proposed acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., the holding company of renowned financier Warren E. Buffett.

  • 1998:

    Shaw merges with Queen Carpets. Their respective strengths form a company even more committed to meeting the needs of the marketplace and bringing value to customers.

1987-1996

  • 1995:

    Shaw enters a two-year period in the retail sales arena.

  • 1993:

    As area rugs grow in both use and popularity, Shaw forms the Shaw Rugs division.

  • 1992:

    Shaw acquires Amoco's polypropylene fiber production facilities, becoming the largest producer of polypropylene fiber in the world. The move helps Shaw customers capitalize on the tremendous growth of Berber styles.

  • 1992:

    Shaw Industries acquires Salem Carpet Mills, Inc., adding 25 percent to sales volume with the Salem Carpets and Sutton brands.

  • 1989:

    Shaw Industries acquires the carpet division flagship Evans & Black brand of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., adding 30 percent to sales volume.

  • 1987:

    Shaw Industries purchases WestPoint-Pepperell Carpet and Rug Division, acquiring the Cabin Crafts and Stratton brands and adding 40 percent to the company's sales volume.

1977-1986

  • 1984:

    Shaw launches PRIDE, its internal quality process. The training, tracking, and goal-setting helps Shaw manufacture products to the highest quality standards.

  • 1983:

    Shaw acquires six yarn spinning mills, furthering its vertical integration and giving Shaw 100 percent of its own yarn supply.

  • 1983:

    Shaw establishes regional distribution centers. By the end of 1983, Shaw maintains six regional DCs. Shaw opens three more in the following two years and 20 more over the next twenty.

  • 1982:

    Shaw significantly expands direct sales to small, independent retailers, providing better service and removing costs from their bottom lines.

  • 1982:

    Shaw creates its own trucking subsidiary, dramatically improving the quality and speed of shipments to retailers nationwide.

1967-1976

  • 1972:

    Shaw takes the first step toward vertical integration by acquiring New Found Industries to generate its own yarn supply. Recognizing the potential of continuous dyeing processes, Shaw acquires Elite Processing, a state-of-the-art continuous dye plant one year later.

  • 1971:

    Philadelphia Holding Company goes public as Shaw Industries, Inc.

  • 1967:

    A holding company is formed to acquire Philadelphia Carpet Company. The holding company adds Star Finishing, which evolved out of Star Dye, to the fold one year later.

About Shaw

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

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