New procurement hub for floor coverings opened in Lucerne
Mohawk, the world's largest flooring manufacturer, has established a new competence center in Lucerne to strengthen its operations in the DACH region. This strategic move aims to improve supply chain optimization and local market access.
Mohawk, which claims to be the world’s largest manufacturer of floor coverings and is based in the US state of Georgia, has established a centre of excellence for its procurement activities in Lucerne. According to a press release, the company intends to increase its presence in the DACH countries. With its central location, Lucerne offers favourable opportunities to optimally organise and exploit all supply chains in terms of the movement of goods and services, according to the press release.
Mohawk has already begun recruiting local employees to build up the team for the new competence centre. This process will continue, according to the press release.
Mohawk sells its products in 170 countries worldwide, with around 30 per cent of its trade being handled in Europe. Its products include floor ceramics, wood and parquet flooring as well as vinyl products and carpets. The best-known names under the Mohawk umbrella include Marazzi, Ragno, EmilGroup, Kai, Quick-Step, Pergo, Moduleo, Unilin Panels and Unilin Insulation.