Mohawk Select, Karastan opening Vegas space  

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 5/15/2008 1:05:00 PM

Dalton, Ga. – Mohawk Industries’ sister soft flooring divisions – Mohawk Select and Karastan – have together opened a joint permanent showroom in Las Vegas at the World Market Center.

The 5,600-square-foot space is on the 8th floor in space C-896. It officially opens its doors to customers during the Home Furnishings Market scheduled July 28-Aug. 1 and will thereafter remain open for appointments year-round.

The space will be stocked with the company’s full line of Mohawk Select, Karastan and Studio by Karastan rugs along with a boutique showing of Karastan’s residential broadloom lines.

Fashion-forward vignettes will spotlight the latest introductions from each division.

“The World Market Center is the fastest growing home furnishings tradeshow in the world,” said Bill Storey, svp and gm for Karastan. “Its high-profile presence, integrated showrooms and commitment to the luxury design and sustainable sectors of our industry help facilitate new avenues of business for buyers and sellers.”

Added David Moyer, gm for Mohawk Select: “We see a lot of opportunity in the West Coast.”

In addition to the new Las Vegas space, Karastan and Mohawk Select have permanent showrooms in Atlanta at the AmericasMart.