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ADAIRSVILLE, GA. — Shaw Industries Group Inc., a carpet manufacturer, has opened its new $85 million carpet tile manufacturing facility located in Adairsville. Known as Shaw Plant T1, the property employs 170 associates and will create 500 new jobs once it reaches full capacity. The facility provides production capabilities for Shaw’s Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial and Shaw Contract brands of carpet. The company also operates facilities in Cartersville, Ga., and Nantong, China.