After closing the year 2016 with net sales of $9.0 billion (+11% with respect to the $8.1 billion of 2015), Mohawk Industries reported a further 2% growth in sales in the first quarter of 2017 (with respect to Q1 2016) to $2.22 billion. Global Ceramic Segment sales also increased approximately 2%, further underscoring its role as the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor in the sector. The segment includes American Olean, Dal-Tile, KAI, Kerama Marazzi, Marazzi and Ragno brand names, with facilities in the U.S., Mexico, Italy, Spain, Russia and Bulgaria.