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Who owns Godfrey Hirst?

Godfrey Hirst is owned by Mohawk (the United States, NYSE: MHK), which has owned the brand since 2018.[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Mohawk Industries, Inc. verified
Owned since
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Calhoun, Georgia
Origin
🇦🇺 Australia
Founded
1865
Category
Home, garden & DIYHome improvementFlooring
Parent ticker
NYSE: MHK
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Godfrey Hirst

Godfrey Hirst began in 1865 as one of the first textile mills in the Australian state of Victoria, at Geelong, and turned to carpet in 1966. It bought Feltex Carpets in 2006 and was itself acquired by Mohawk in 2018. It makes wool and synthetic carpet as well as hybrid, timber, laminate and vinyl flooring, and anchors Mohawk's position in Oceania along with its GH Commercial contract business.

Ownership timeline of Godfrey Hirst

Owners of Godfrey Hirst over 1865 to 2026 Mohawk 2018–present 18801900192019401960198020002020
  1. 2018 – present Mohawk [1] verified

Where Godfrey Hirst sits in Mohawk

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Godfrey Hirst?

The parent company of Godfrey Hirst is Mohawk, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Godfrey Hirst Australian or American?

Godfrey Hirst originated in Australia in 1865, but it is owned today by Mohawk, which is headquartered in the United States. So Godfrey Hirst is an Australian-origin brand under American ownership.

Since when has Mohawk owned Godfrey Hirst?

Mohawk has owned Godfrey Hirst since 2018.

Is Godfrey Hirst still owned by Mohawk?

Yes. As of 22 September 2026, Godfrey Hirst is still owned by Mohawk. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Mohawk Industries, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-24 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 24 February 2026; retrieved 22 September 2026.

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