Mohawk announced on Thursday that the Calhoun carpet giant reported that their profit jumped to $251 million last year. The company said sales were at $5.78 billion, up 3 percent. The total net income was listed at $251 million, up 41 percent.

Mohawk Chairman and CEO Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, `In 2012, we kept SG&A dollars in line with 2011, while investing in innovative marketing and products. We are continuing to strategically invest in growing our core businesses and since October, we have announced the agreement to acquire three businesses- Pergo, Marazzi and Spano. All of these transactions in combination with our existing businesses will position Mohawk for significant growth in the future.`