A north Georgia company famous for carpet… Mohawk industries… Now becomes the world-wide leader in ceramic tile flooring.  Mohawk purchased the Marazzi Group – and the deal was finalized this week.

The new acquisition has production facilities in Russia, Europe and the United States, selling ceramic tile in more than 100 counties around the world.

Mohawk, based in Calhoun, Georgia, purchased the company for 1.6-billion dollars in cash and stock.