Flooring Manufacturer To Create 200 Jobs In Gordon County

CALHOUN, GA — A flooring manufacturer has announced plans to create more than 200 jobs and pump $42 million into Gordon County by 2021. Gov. Nathan Deal said Thursday that Mannington Mills has purchased a 78-acre site as part of the company's plans to expand its presence in the Peach State.

“Georgia’s economic environment and skilled workforce continue to provide businesses like Mannington Mills with opportunities for growth and innovation,” Gov. Deal said. “Mannington Mills has had a large footprint in northwest Georgia for years and I am proud to see this partnership continue. This expansion is a testament to Georgia’s business-friendly environment that encourages growth by companies already located here."

New jobs at the Calhoun site will include positions in production, management, engineering and marketing, as well as supervisory and administrative positions. The new site is located less than one mile from a current Mannington commercial facility that employs more than 700 people in 800,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehouse and office space.

“Mannington continues to experience strong growth of its business interests in Georgia, and acquisition of this site will help us accommodate and capitalize on that growth,” said Mannington President and CEO Russell Grizzle. “This purchase is another installment in Mannington’s ongoing long-term growth investment plan for Calhoun and we are very pleased to again work with the Georgia Department of Economic Development.”

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The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial flooring with operations in six states, the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe. Based in Salem, New Jersey, Mannington Mills manufactures residential and commercial sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl, laminate, resilient and hardwood floors. It also manufactures commercial carpet and rubber under the Mannington Residential, Mannington Commercial, Amtico and Burke brands.

“This community was involved in the beginning of the modern flooring industry in the United States,” said Kathy Johnson, president and CEO of the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce. “Mannington has been a major partner in the growth and innovation of that industry, but more importantly, they have been a partner with our community. Mannington’s commitment and continued investment in Calhoun and Gordon County, combined with the City of Calhoun and Gordon County’s planning and foresight, has brought this new project to a successful conclusion. We believe in this partnership and are committed to doing what is necessary to enhance it.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development Regional Project Manager Stephanie Scearce represented the Global Commerce Division in collaboration with the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce and North Georgia EMC, who partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority.

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