SHAW INDUSTRIES INC
10-K, 1994-09-30
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                  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                       Washington, D.C. 20549

                             FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
(X) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED]

For the fiscal year ended July 2, 1994
                                 OR

( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]

For the transition period from __________ to __________

                          Commission File
                           Number 1-6853

                       Shaw  Industries, Inc.
        (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                          Georgia                                   58-1032521

              (State or other jurisdiction of                  (I.R.S. Employer
              incorporation or organization)             Identification Number)

                   616 East Walnut Avenue,
                           Dalton, Georgia                        30720
        (Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)

                Registrant's telephone number including area code: 706/278-3812

            SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

                                                          Name of Each Exchange
                Title of Each Class                         On Which Registered
            Common Stock, No Par Value              The New York Stock Exchange
                $1.11 Stated Value                   The Pacific Stock Exchange

               Rights to Purchase Series A
             Participating Preferred Stock          The New York Stock Exchange
                 $.50 Stated Value                   The Pacific Stock Exchange

                SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 (g) OF ACT:  None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filled by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes(x) No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to
this Form 10-K. (x)

Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant, computed by reference to the closing sales price on The New York
Stock Exchange on September 15, 1994 was: $ 1,678,772,693.<PAGE>

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

       Title of Each Class                   Outstanding at September 15, 1994
    Common Stock, No Par Value                          139,314,302  Shares

                        DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

1994 Annual Report to Shareholders --- Part II.
Definitive Proxy Statement for the 1994 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on
October 31, 1994 --- Part III.<PAGE>




                                  PART I



Item I.  Business

     Shaw Industries, Inc. ("Shaw" or the "Company") is the world's
largest carpet manufacturer.  Shaw designs and manufactures
approximately 1,600 styles of tufted and woven carpet for
residential and commercial use under the PHILADELPHIA, TRUSTMARK, CABIN
CRAFTS, SHAW COMMERCIAL CARPETS, STRATTON, NETWORX, SHAWMARK, EVANS
BLACK, SALEM,  SUTTON, KOSSET, CROSSLEY, ABINGDON, REDBOOK,
MINSTER, INVICTA and TERZA trade names and under certain private
labels.  The Company's manufacturing operations are fully
integrated from the processing of yarns through the finishing of
carpet.  The Company's carpet is sold in a broad range of prices,
patterns, colors and textures with the majority of its sales in the
medium to high retail price range.  Shaw sells its products to
retailers, distributors and commercial users throughout the United
States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and the United Kingdom and, to a
lesser degree, exports to additional overseas markets.

     On July 12, 1993, the Company formed a joint venture through
which it acquired an interest in Capital Carpet Industries, Pty.,
Ltd., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and Invicta Group Industries,
Pty., Ltd., Braybrook, Victoria, Australia (together, "CCI"),
enabling the Company to participate in a government-supported rationalization
of the Australian carpet industry. On November 4, 1993, the Company acquired
the remaining interest in the joint venture.  Until November 4, 1993,
the investment was accounted for using the equity method, and accordingly,
the Company included its share of CCI's income in other income.  Subsequent
to November 4, 1993, the results of operations of CCI are included in
the Company's consolidated financial statements.

     On September 10, 1993, the Company acquired Abingdon Carpets,
Gwent, Wales.  Abingdon is a British producer of medium-priced
tufted carpets and carpet yarns.  The acquisition has been
accounted for as a purchase transaction, and accordingly, the
results of operations of Abingdon are included in the Company's
consolidated financial statements since September 10, 1993.

     On May 31, 1994, the Company entered into an agreement to form
a joint venture with Grupo Industrial Alfa, S.A. de C.V. of
Monterrey, Mexico, for the manufacture, distribution and marketing
of carpets, rugs and related products in Mexico and South America.
The Company acquired a fify-one percent interest in Terza, S.A. de
C.V., and accordingly, the subsidiary is included in consolidation
at July 2, 1994 and the results of operations of Terza are included
in the Company's consolidated financial statements since May 31, 1994.

     Geographical information about the Company's sales, operating
profit and identifiable assets is incorporated by reference to page

                               1<PAGE>

19 of Exhibit 13 to this report.  The results of the acquired
operations in fiscal 1994 did not have a material effect on the
Company's net income.

Products and Marketing

     Substantially all carpet manufactured by the Company is tufted
carpet made from nylon and polypropylene yarn.  In the tufting
process, yarn is inserted by multiple needles into a synthetic
backing, forming loops which may be cut or left uncut, depending on
the desired texture or construction.  According to industry
estimates, tufted carpet accounted for over 91% of unit volume
shipments of carpet manufactured in the United States during
calendar 1993.  Substantially all carpet manufactured in the United
States is made from synthetic fibers, with nylon accounting for
65.2% of the total, polypropylene 24.9%, polyester 9.4% and wool
0.5%.  During fiscal 1994, the Company  processed approximately 95%
of its requirements for carpet yarn in its own yarn processing facilities.

     The Company believes that its significant investment in
modern, state-of-the-art equipment has been an important factor in
achieving and maintaining its leadership position in the
marketplace.  During the past five fiscal years, the Company has
invested approximately $782 million in property additions.  The
Company continually seeks opportunities for increasing its sales
volume and market share.  For example, the Company continues to
expand its product lines of carpet manufactured from polypropylene
fiber, including fibers produced by the Company's own extrusion
equipment.  The Company also has a manufacturing facility for the
production of carpet tiles for the commercial market.

     The overall level of sales in the carpet industry is
influenced by a number of factors, including consumer confidence
and spending for durable goods, interest rates, turnover in
housing, the condition of the residential construction industry and
the overall strength of the economy.

     The marketing of carpet is influenced significantly by current
trends in style and fashion, principally color trends.  The Company
believes it has been a leader in the development of color
technology in the carpet industry and that its dyeing facilities
are among the most modern and versatile in the industry.  The
Company maintains an in-house product development department to
identify developing color and style trends which are expected to
affect its customers' buying decisions.  In 1994 this department
was further strengthened by the completion of the Shaw Industries
Research and Development Center.  This state-of-the-art complex
includes a 75,000 square foot pilot plant featuring sample
extrusion, yarn processing, tufting, dyeing, coating and shearing
equipment, and three fiber and dye development laboratories.

                               2<PAGE>

Sales and Distribution

     The Company's products are marketed domestically by
approximately 1,050 salaried sales personnel in its various
marketing divisions directly to retailers and distributors and to
large national accounts through the Company's National Accounts
Division.  The Company's ten (10) regional customer service centers
and six (6) redistribution centers, along with its centralized
management information system, enable it to provide prompt delivery
of its products to both its retail customers and wholesale
distributors.  The Company's substantial investment in management
information systems permits efficient production scheduling and
control of inventory levels.

     The Company sells to approximately 37,250 retailers and
national accounts located throughout the United States and Canada.
Retailers and national accounts, on a combined basis, accounted for
approximately 86% of the Company's carpet sales for fiscal 1994.
Shaw also sells to approximately 100 wholesale distributors.
Approximately 4% of the Company's carpet sales in fiscal 1994 were
to distributors.  Sales of Shaw products in foreign markets,
including the sales of foreign subsidiaries, accounted for
approximately 10% of total sales in fiscal 1994.  No single
customer accounted for more than 2% of the Company's sales during
fiscal 1994.

Competition

     The carpet industry is highly competitive with more than 200
companies engaged in the manufacture and sale of carpet in the
United States.  Carpet manufacturers also face competition from the
hard surface floorcovering industry.  The principal methods of
competition within the carpet industry are quality, style, price
and service.  The Company believes its strategically located
regional customer service centers and redistribution centers
provide a competitive advantage to the Company by enabling it to
supply carpet on a timely basis to customers.  The Company's long-
standing practice in investing in modern, state-of-the-art
equipment contributes significantly to its ability to compete
effectively on the basis of quality, style and price.

Raw Materials

     The principal raw materials used by the Company are nylon
fiber and filament, and synthetic backing; additional raw materials
include polyester, polypropylene and wool fibers and filaments,
jute, latex and dye.  During fiscal 1994, the Company experienced
no significant shortages of raw materials.

Employees

     At July 2, 1994, the Company had approximately 24,200 full-

                               3<PAGE>

time employees.  In the opinion of management, employee relations
are good.  Employees are involved in the Quality Improvement
Process begun in 1985, a program designed to improve the Company's
products and services through education and training.  None of the
Company's employees in the United States are represented by unions.
Employees of foreign subsidiaries are represented by unions.

Environmental Matters

     Management believes the Company is currently in compliance in
all material respects with applicable federal, state and local
statutes and ordinances regulating the discharge of materials into
the environment and otherwise relating to the protection of the
environment.  Management does not believe the Company will be
required to expend any material amounts in order to remain in
compliance with these laws and regulations or that compliance will
materially affect its capital expenditures, earnings or competitive
position.

Patents, Trademarks, etc.

     Patent protection has not been significant to the Company's
business although the Company does hold several patents covering
machinery used in a specific carpet coloring process.

                               4<PAGE>

                             Item 2.  Properties

     Shaw's executive offices are located in Dalton, Georgia.  The
principal facilities operated by Shaw and described below are owned
except as otherwise noted:

                         Approximate       Principal Products
Location                   Sq. Ft.            or Functions


Dalton, Georgia            46,700        Executive headquarters
Dalton, Georgia           145,000        Administrative offices
Dalton, Georgia           114,600        Administrative offices
Dalton, Georgia           229,500        Administrative offices
                                         and distribution
Dalton, Georgia           309,800        Administrative offices
                                         and distribution
Dalton, Georgia           291,000        Administrative offices
                                         and distribution
Dalton, Georgia           235,500        Administrative offices
                                         and distribution
Dalton, Georgia           372,700        Administrative offices
                                         and distribution
Cartersville, Georgia     138,900        Administrative offices
                                         and warehousing
Dalton, Georgia           601,000        Distribution
Dalton, Georgia           400,000        Distribution
Dalton, Georgia           303,200        Distribution
Dalton, Georgia           371,600        Distribution
Ringgold, Georgia         649,100        Distribution
Ringgold, Georgia         224,200        Distribution
Andalusia, Alabama       1,119,000       Yarn extrusion
Thomson, Georgia          258,300        Yarn extrusion
Valley Head, Alabama(1)   160,000        Yarn processing
Bainbridge, Georgia       450,000        Yarn processing
Blue Ridge, Georgia(4)     75,100        Yarn processing
Calhoun, Georgia          262,100        Yarn processing
Chatsworth, Georgia(2)     36,800        Yarn processing
Chatsworth, Georgia       117,200        Yarn processing
Lafayette, Georgia        131,900        Yarn processing
Milledgeville, Georgia     78,600        Yarn processing
Rome, Georgia              40,600        Yarn processing
Decatur, Tennessee(1)     151,000        Yarn processing
Eton, Georgia             423,000        Yarn processing and
                                         tufting
Stevenson, Alabama        441,000        Yarn spinning
Chatsworth, Georgia       188,300        Yarn spinning
Dallas, Georgia           138,500        Yarn spinning
Dalton, Georgia           241,600        Yarn spinning
Ellijay, Georgia          157,100        Yarn spinning
Fitzgerald, Georgia       250,000        Yarn spinning
Newnan, Georgia           289,000        Yarn spinning

                               5<PAGE>

                          Approximate       Principal Products
Location                    Sq. Ft.            or Functions

Tifton, Georgia           142,500        Yarn spinning
Toccoa, Georgia           139,000        Yarn spinning
Trenton, Georgia          192,300        Yarn spinning
Trenton, SC               169,500        Yarn spinning
South Pittsburg, TN       187,900        Yarn spinning
Cartersville, Georgia     317,600        Tufting, dyeing &
                                         coating
Cartersville, Georgia     171,800        Tufting, dyeing &
                                         coating
Dalton, Georgia           650,240        Tufting, dyeing &
                                         coating
Dalton, Georgia           461,000        Tufting, dyeing &
                                         coating
Dalton, Georgia           326,000        Tufting, dyeing &
                                         coating
Dalton, Georgia           354,900        Tufting, dyeing &
                                         coating
Dalton, Georgia           579,600        Tufting, dyeing &
                                         coating
Dalton, Georgia           376,200        Tufting & printing
Ringgold, Georgia         201,000        Tufting
Dalton, Georgia           150,000        Dyeing
Dalton, Georgia           267,000        Dyeing and coating
Dalton, Georgia           231,300        Printing, foaming &
                                         warehousing
Cartersville, Georgia(3)  192,000        Carpet tile
                                         manufacturing
Cartersville, Georgia     255,200        Contract carpet
                                         manufacturing
Charlotte, N.C.           112,400        Backing manufacturing
Ringgold, Georgia(5)      248,000        Finishing and rug
                                         manufacturing
Winchester, Tennessee     320,600        Carpet manufacturing
Chickamauga, Georgia(2)   219,500        Sample manufacturing
                                         and warehousing
Dalton, Georgia           197,680        Sample manufacturing
                                         and warehousing
Dalton, Georgia(2)        103,100        Sample manufacturing
                                         and warehousing
Dalton, Georgia           147,200        Sample manufacturing and
                                         warehousing
Dalton, Georgia (2)       154,800        Sample manufacturing and
                                         warehousing
Dalton, Georgia (2)        45,200        Carpet store
Dalton, Georgia            55,000        Design Center
Dalton, Georgia            85,000        Research and Development
                                         Center
Bradford, England         746,000        Tufting, weaving, coating,
                                         distribution and

                               6<PAGE>

                          Approximate      Principal Products
Location                    Sq. Ft.          or Functions

                                         administrative offices.
Gwent, Wales               265,000       Yarn extrusion, yarn
                                         processing, tufting,
                                         dyeing and coating
Victoria, Australia      1,425,000       Yarn extrusion, yarn
                                         processing, tufting,
                                         dyeing, coating,
                                         distribution and
                                         administrative offices
Monterrey, Mexico          288,000       Yarn processing,
                                         tufting, dyeing,
                                         coating, distribution
                                         and adminstrative
                                         offices.


    (1)  Leased from Industrial Development Boards.

    (2)  Subject to a lease expiring in calendar year 1994.

    (3)  Subject to a lease expiring in calendar year 1995.

    (4)  Subject to a lease expiring in calendar year 1997.

    (5)  Subject to a lease expiring in calendar year 2007.

    Shaw maintains leased warehouses and customer service
facilities in or near Dallas; Los Angeles (2); Seattle; San
Francisco; Denver; Chicago; Minneapolis; Boston; and, Cranbury, New
Jersey.  Each leased warehouse facility includes a sales showroom.
The Company also maintains redistribution centers in Orlando,
Florida; Columbus, Ohio; Kernersville, North Carolina;
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; St. Louis, Missouri; and,
Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Management of the Company believes all
of its properties are suitable and adequate for its current
operations and are substantially utilized.

                               7<PAGE>

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings

    From time to time the Company is subject to claims and suits
arising in the course of its business.  In April 1993, the Company
became a defendant in certain litigation alleging personal injury
resulting from personal exposure to volatile organic compounds
found in carpet produced by the Company.  The complaints seek
injunctive relief and unspecified money damage on all claims.  The
Company has denied any liability.  In May 1993, the Company became
a defendant in certain litigation alleging violation of both
federal and state laws relating to unfair competition.  The
complaint seeks an injunction regarding the unfair competition
claims and money damages.  The Company has denied any liability.
The Company believes that is has meritorious defenses in these
suits and that the litigation will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial condition or results of
operations.  The Company will vigorously defend these suits.  In
June 1994, the Company and several other carpet manufacturers
received grand jury subpoenas from the Antitrust Division of the
United States Department of Justice relating to an investigation of
the industry.  The Company believes that once this investigation is
completed it will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition or results of operations.

    At the end of fiscal year 1994, there were no other pending
legal proceedings to which the Company was a party or to which any
of its property was subject which, in the opinion of management,
were likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, financial condition or results of operations.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders

    Not applicable.

                               8<PAGE>

Item 4(A).  Executive Officers of the Registrant

                                    Officer
Name                       Age      Since          Position

J. C. Shaw                 64        1967     Chairman of the Board
                                              of Directors

Robert E. Shaw             63        1967     President and Chief
                                              Executive Officer and
                                              Director

William C. Lusk, Jr.       59        1971     Senior Vice President
                                              and Treasurer and
                                              Director

W. Norris Little           63        1978     Senior Vice President,
                                              Operations and
                                              Director

Vance D. Bell              43        1983     Vice President,
                                              Marketing

Joseph M. DeVittorio       59        1992     Vice President,
                                              Corporate Planning

Bennie M. Laughter         43        1986     Vice President,
                                              Secretary and General
                                              Counsel

Carl P. Rollins            51        1991     Vice President

Douglas H. Hoskins         59        1978     Controller

    Messrs. J. C. Shaw and Robert E. Shaw are brothers.  There are
no other family relationships among any of the executive officers
of the Company.

    Officers of the Company are elected annually by the Board of
Directors.  All of the executive officers of the Company except for
Mr. Devittorio and Mr. Rollins have served as executive officers
for the Company for more than the past five years.

    Mr. DeVittorio joined the Company in October 1992, as a Vice
President.  Prior to joining the Company, Mr. DeVittorio was Senior
Vice President and General Manager of Allied Signal's Fibers
Division.

    Mr. Rollins joined the Company in June, 1991, as a Vice
President.  Prior to June, 1991, Mr. Rollins had been engaged in
the private practice of law with the firm of McCamy, Phillips,
Tuggle, Rollins & Fordham, in Dalton, Georgia.

                               9<PAGE>

                                  PART II

Item 5.  Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and Related
         Shareholder Matters

    The high and low sales prices for the Company's common stock
as reported by the New York Stock Exchange and the amount of
dividends paid by quarter for the last two fiscal years are
set forth on page 2 of Exhibit 13.

    Reference is made to Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
on page 13 of Exhibit 13 for information concerning restrictions
on the payment of cash dividends.

    At September 1, 1994, there were 2,184 holders of record of the
Company's common stock.

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data

    This information is set forth on pages 3-4 of the Exhibit 13
 under the caption "Ten Year Financial Review."

Item 7.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations

    This information is set forth on pages 5-6 of Exhibit 13 to
this report.

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

    This information is set forth on pages 7-21 of Exhibit 13.

Item 9.  Disagreements on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

    None.

                               10<PAGE>

                            PART III
Item 10.  Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

    Information concerning directors is incorporated by reference
to "Election of Class of Directors" on pages 3-6 of the Proxy Statement for
the 1994 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  Reference is also made to
Item 4(A) of Part I of this report, "Executive Officers of the
Registrant," which information is incorporated herein.

Item 11.  Executive Compensation

    This information is incorporated by reference to "Executive
Compensation" on pages 6-11 of the Proxy Statement for the 1994
Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
         Management

    This information is incorporated by reference to "Voting Rights
and Principal Shareholders" and "Election of Directors" on pages 1-
2 and 3-6 respectively, of the Proxy Statement for the 1994 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders.

                               11<PAGE>


                            PART IV
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

    This information is incorporated by reference to "Certain
Relationships" on page 5 of the Proxy Statement for the 1994 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders.

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on
         Form 8-K

    (a)  The following documents are filed as part of this report:

    1.   Financial Statements

         Exhibit 13, a copy of which is filed with this Form 10-K,
         contains the balance sheets as of July 2, 1994, and July
         3, 1993, the related statements of income, shareholders'
         investment and cash flows for each of the three years in
         the period ended July 2, 1994, and the related report of
         Arthur Andersen LLP.  These financial statements and the
         report of Arthur Andersen LLP. are incorporated herein by
         reference.  The financial statements, incorporated by
         reference, include the following:

         -   Balance Sheets -- July 2, 1994, and July 3, 1993.

         -   Statements of Income and Statements of Shareholders'
             Investment for the years ended July 2, 1994, July 3,
             1993, and June 27, 1992.

         -   Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended July 2,
             1994, July 3, 1993, and June 27, 1992.

         -   Notes to Financial Statements -- July 2, 1994, July 3,
             1993, and June 27, 1992.

    2.  Financial Statement Schedules

         -   Report of Independent Public Accountants as to
             Schedules:

         Schedule
         Number

           V        Property, Plant and Equipment for the Years
                    Ended July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993, and June 27,
                    1992.

          VI        Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization of
                    Property, Plant and Equipment for the Years
                    Ended July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993, and June 27,
                    1992.

                               12<PAGE>

        VIII        Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the
                    Years Ended July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993, and
                    June 27, 1992.

          IX        Aggregate Short-term Borrowings for the Years
                    Ended July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993, and June 27,
                    1992.

                               13<PAGE>


               REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To the Shareholders of
Shaw Industries, Inc.:

We have audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the
financial statements of Shaw Industries, Inc. included in this annual report
to shareholders on Form 10-K and have issued our report thereon dated August 8,
1994. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on those
statements taken as a whole. Schedules V, VI, VIII, and IX are the
responsibility of the Company's management and are presented for purposes of
complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and are not part
of the basic financial statements. These schedules have been subjected to the
auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements
and, in our opinion, fairly state, in all material respects the financial
data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial
statements taken as a whole.



Arthur Andersen LLP


Atlanta, Georgia
August 8, 1994<PAGE>



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                                                                                                   SCHEDULE V
                                                     SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                                     PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

                                                     FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 2, 1994, JULY 3, 1993, AND JUNE 27, 1992
<S>                                <C>             <C>            <C>              <C>

                                       Balance at
                                       Beginning       Additions,                       Balance at
                                        of Year         at Cost       Retirements      End of Year

YEAR ENDED JUNE 27, 1992 (a):
     Land and land improvements    $    12,470,000 $     2,521,000 $             0 $      14,991,000
     Buildings                         112,697,000      50,260,000         (50,000)      162,907,000
     Machinery and equipment           444,972,000      77,541,000         (22,000)      522,491,000
     Leasehold improvements              2,030,000       1,774,000               0         3,804,000
     Construction in progress           28,424,000     (13,860,000)              0        14,564,000

                                   $   600,593,000 $   118,236,000 $       (72,000)$     718,757,000

YEAR ENDED JULY 3, 1993 (b):
     Land and land improvements    $    14,991,000 $     2,497,000 $        (4,000)$      17,484,000
     Buildings                         162,907,000      30,185,000               0       193,092,000
     Machinery and equipment           522,491,000     119,133,000        (544,000)      641,080,000
     Leasehold improvements              3,804,000          88,000               0         3,892,000
     Construction in progress           14,564,000       5,314,000               0        19,878,000

                                   $   718,757,000 $   157,217,000 $      (548,000)$     875,426,000

YEAR ENDED JULY 2, 1994:
     Land and land improvements    $    17,484,000 $    10,771,000 $       (59,000)$      28,196,000
     Buildings                         193,092,000      34,489,000        (521,000)      227,060,000
     Machinery and equipment           641,080,000     110,412,000      (7,584,000)      743,908,000
     Leasehold improvements              3,892,000         951,000         (11,000)        4,832,000
     Construction in progress           19,878,000      94,745,000         (19,000)      114,604,000

                                   $   875,426,000 $   251,368,000 $    (8,194,000)$   1,118,600,000






                    (a)   1992 additions are primarily the result of the acquisition of Salem Carpet
                            Mills, Inc.

                    (b)   1993 additions are primarily the result of the acquisition of certain of the
                            carpet fiber manufacturing facilities of Amoco Fabrics and Fibers Company.

/TABLE
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                                                                                                  SCHEDULE VI
                                                   SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                                   ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

                                                   PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

                                                   FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 2, 1994, JULY 3, 1993, AND JUNE 27, 1992

<S>                              <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>

                                                     Additions
                                     Balance at      Charged to
                                     Beginning       Costs and                       Balance at
                                      of Year         Expenses      Retirements     End of Year

YEAR ENDED JUNE 27, 1992:
     Land and land improvements  $     1,323,000 $       182,000 $             0 $     1,505,000
     Buildings                        21,394,000       4,481,000          (7,000)     25,868,000
     Machinery and equipment         242,872,000      58,415,000          (9,000)    301,278,000
     Leasehold improvements              539,000          89,000               0         628,000

                                 $   266,128,000 $    63,167,000 $       (16,000)$   329,279,000

YEAR ENDED JULY 3, 1993:
     Land and land improvements  $     1,505,000 $       257,000 $             0 $     1,762,000
     Buildings                        25,868,000       5,693,000               0      31,561,000
     Machinery and equipment         301,278,000      66,870,000        (281,000)    367,867,000
     Leasehold improvements              628,000         170,000               0         798,000

                                 $   329,279,000 $    72,990,000 $      (281,000)$   401,988,000

YEAR ENDED JULY 2, 1994:
     Land and land improvements  $     1,762,000 $       366,000 $             0 $     2,128,000
     Buildings                        31,561,000       7,127,000               0      38,688,000
     Machinery and equipment         367,867,000      76,337,000      (5,038,000)    439,166,000
     Leasehold improvements              798,000         256,000         (11,000)      1,043,000

                                 $   401,988,000 $    84,086,000 $    (5,049,000)$   481,025,000

/TABLE
<PAGE>

<TABLE>



                                                                                                  SCHEDULE VIII
                                                   SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                                   VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

                                                   FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 2, 1994, JULY 3, 1993, AND JUNE 27, 1992

<S>                                  <C>             <C>            <C>              <C>
                                                     Additions
                                     Balance at      Charged to
                                     Beginning       Costs and                       Balance at
                                      of Year         Expenses       Deductions      End of Year

YEAR ENDED JUNE 27, 1992:
     Allowance for doubtful accounts
     and discounts                   $     5,941,000 $    58,804,000 $    55,461,000 $     9,284,000

YEAR ENDED JULY 3, 1993:
     Allowance for doubtful accounts
     and discounts                   $     9,284,000 $    91,418,000 $    86,360,000 $    14,342,000

YEAR ENDED JULY 2, 1994:
     Allowance for doubtful accounts
     and discounts                   $    14,342,000 $   107,179,000 $   103,066,000 $    18,455,000

/TABLE
<PAGE>
<TABLE>


                                                                                                     SCHEDULE IX
                                                   SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                                   AGGREGATE SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

                                                   FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 2, 1994, JULY 3, 1993, AND JUNE 27, 1992


<S>                              <C>                  <C>        <C>             <C>               <C>
                                                                                      Average         Weighted
                                                      Weighted        Maximum          Amount         Average
                                                      Average          Amount       Outstanding       Interest
                                     Balance at       Interest      Outstanding        During       Rate During
                                    End of Year         Rate        During Year       Year (a)        Year (b)

YEAR ENDED JUNE 27, 1992         $    45,000,000        4.43%    $    45,000,000 $    22,917,000         4.9%


YEAR ENDED JULY 3, 1993          $    20,000,000        3.63%    $   170,000,000 $    72,500,000         4.2%


YEAR ENDED JULY 2, 1994          $   135,000,000        3.60%    $   135,000,000 $    53,333,000         3.6%









                                       (a)   The average amount outstanding during the year was computed by
                                               dividing the total of month-end outstanding principal balances by
                                               the number of months that balances were outstanding at month-end.

                                       (b)   The weighted average interest rate during the year was computed
                                               by dividing the actual interest expenses related to short-term
                                               borrowings by average short-term debt outstanding.

/TABLE
<PAGE>



         Number     Description

    3.   Exhibits incorporated by reference or filed with this
         report.

         3(a)       Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.
                    [Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
                    3(a) to Registrant's Registration Statement
                    filed with the Commission on December 28, 1993,
                    (File No. 33-51719).]

         3(b)       Bylaws.  [Incorporated herein by reference to
                    Exhibit 3(b) to Registrant's Registration Statement
                    filed with the Commission on December 28, 1993,
                    (File No. 33-51719).]

         4(a)       Specimen form of Common Stock Certificate.
                    [Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2
                    to Registrant's Report on Form 8-A filed with
                    the Securities and Exchange Commission on May
                    12, 1989 (File No. 1-6853).]

         4(b)       Articles II, V and VI of the Restated Articles of
                    Incorporation, as amended, contained in
                    Exhibit 3(a), and Articles Two and Seven and
                    Section 8.1 of the Bylaws of Registrant,
                    contained in Exhibit 3(b),  and Statement of
                    Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series
                    A Participating Preferred Stock, filed as
                    Exhibit 3(c), are incorporated herein by
                    reference.

         4(c)       Rights Agreement dated as of April 10, 1989,
                    between Registrant and Citizens and Southern
                    Trust Company (Georgia), N.A., as Rights
                    Agent.  [Incorporated herein by reference to
                    Exhibit 1 to Registrant's Current Report on
                    Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
                    Exchange Commission on May 5, 1989 (File No.
                    1-6853).]

         10(a)      Reserved


         10(b)*     Deferred Compensation Plan and form of
                    Deferred Compensation Agreement of Registrant
                    as adopted in April, 1980.

         10(c)      Reserved

         10(d)      Reserved

         10(e)      Reserved

         10(f)      Reserved<PAGE>

         10(g)      Loan Agreement dated February 1, 1991, between
                    Registrant and The Citizens and Southern
                    National Bank, regarding a $200,000,000
                    revolving credit facility.  [Incorporated
                    herein by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to
                    Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the
                    fiscal year ended June 29, 1991 (File No. 1-
                    6853).]

         10(h)*     1987 Incentive Stock Option Plan of the
                    Registrant. [Incorporated herein by reference
                    to Exhibit A to Registrant's 1987 Proxy
                    Statement, dated September 22, 1987  (File No.
                    1-6853).]

         10(i)      Reserved

         10(j)*     1989 Discounted Stock Option Plan of the
                    Registrant.  [Incorporated herein by reference
                    to Exhibit A to Registrant's 1989 Proxy
                    Statement, dated September 21, 1989 (File No.
                    1-6853).]



         10(k)*     1992  Incentive Stock Option Plan of the
                    Registrant. [Incorporated herein by reference
                    to Exhibit A to Registrant's 1992 Proxy
                    Statement, dated September 18, 1992 (File No.1-
                    6853).]

         11         Computation of Earnings per Share for the
                    fiscal years ended July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993
                    and June 27, 1992.

         13         Items Incorporated by Reference From the 1994
                    Annual Report to Shareholders.

         21         List of Subsidiaries.

         23         Consent of independent public accountants.

         27         Financial Data Schedule.

         *          Compensatory plan or management contract required
                    to be filed as an exhibit to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K.

    (b)  No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the last quarter
         of fiscal 1994.<PAGE>



                          SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.

                               SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.


Date:  September 28, 1994   By: /S/ROBERT E. SHAW
                                Robert E. Shaw
                                President and Chief
                                Executive Officer

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.


Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ ROBERT E. SHAW
                                Robert E. Shaw
                                President, Chief
                                Executive Officer and
                                Director

Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ J. C. SHAW
                                J. C. Shaw
                                Chairman of the Board of
                                Directors


Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ WILLIAM C. LUSK, JR.
                                William C. Lusk, Jr.
                                Sr. VP, Treasurer and
                                Director (Principal
                                Financial and Accounting
                                Officer)


Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ W. NORRIS LITTLE
                                W. Norris Little
                                Senior VP, Operations and
                                Director

Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ ROBERT R. HARLIN
                                Robert R. Harlin
                                Director

Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ THOMAS G. COUSINS
                                Thomas G. Cousins
                                Director<PAGE>


Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ S. TUCKER GRIGG
                                S.Tucker Grigg
                                Director

Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ CLIFFORD M. KIRTLAND, Jr.
                                Clifford M. Kirtland, Jr.
                                Director

Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ J. HICKS LANIER
                                J. Hicks Lanier
                                Director

Date:  September 28, 1994       /S/ R. JULIAN McCAMY
                                R. Julian McCamy
                                Director<PAGE>



        Exhibit                                                         Page
        Number      Description                                         Number


         3(a)       Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.
                    [Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
                    3(a) to Registrant's Registration Statement
                    filed with the Commission on December 28, 1993,
                    (File No. 33-51719).]

         3(b)       Bylaws.  [Incorporated herein by reference to
                    Exhibit 3(b) to Registrant's Registration Statement
                    filed with the Commission on December 28, 1993,
                    (File No. 33-51719).]

         4(a)       Specimen form of Common Stock Certificate.
                    [Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2
                    to Registrant's Report on Form 8-A filed with
                    the Securities and Exchange Commission on May
                    12, 1989 (File No. 1-6853).]

         4(b)       Articles II, V and VI of the Restated Articles of
                    Incorporation, as amended, contained in
                    Exhibit 3(a), and Articles Two and Seven and
                    Section 8.1 of the Bylaws of Registrant,
                    contained in Exhibit 3(b),  and Statement of
                    Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series
                    A Participating Preferred Stock, filed as
                    Exhibit 3(c), are incorporated herein by
                    reference.

         4(c)       Rights Agreement dated as of April 10, 1989,
                    between Registrant and Citizens and Southern
                    Trust Company (Georgia), N.A., as Rights
                    Agent.  [Incorporated herein by reference to
                    Exhibit 1 to Registrant's Current Report on
                    Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
                    Exchange Commission on May 5, 1989 (File No.
                    1-6853).]

         10(a)      Reserved


         10(b)*     Deferred Compensation Plan and form of
                    Deferred Compensation Agreement of Registrant
                    as adopted in April, 1980.

         10(c)      Reserved

         10(d)      Reserved

         10(e)      Reserved

         10(f)      Reserved<PAGE>

         10(g)      Loan Agreement dated February 1, 1991, between
                    Registrant and The Citizens and Southern
                    National Bank, regarding a $200,000,000
                    revolving credit facility.  [Incorporated
                    herein by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to
                    Registrant's Report on Form 10-K for the
                    fiscal year ended June 29, 1991 (File No. 1-
                    6853).]<PAGE>

         10(h)*     1987 Incentive Stock Option Plan of the
                    Registrant. [Incorporated herein by reference
                    to Exhibit A to Registrant's 1987 Proxy
                    Statement, dated September 22, 1987  (File No.
                    1-6853).]

         10(i)      Reserved

         10(j)*     1989 Discounted Stock Option Plan of the
                    Registrant.  [Incorporated herein by reference
                    to Exhibit A to Registrant's 1989 Proxy
                    Statement, dated September 21, 1989 (File No.
                    1-6853).]



         10(k)*     1992  Incentive Stock Option Plan of the
                    Registrant. [Incorporated herein by reference
                    to Exhibit A to Registrant's 1992 Proxy
                    Statement, dated September 18, 1992 (File No.1-
                    6853).]

         11         Computation of Earnings per Share for the
                    fiscal years ended July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993
                    and June 27, 1992.

         13         Items Incorporated by Reference From the 1994
                    Annual Report to Shareholders.

         21         List of Subsidiaries.

         23         Consent of independent public accountants.

         27         Financial Data Schedule.

         *          Compensatory plan or management contract required
                    to be filed as an exhibit to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K.

    (b)  No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the last quarter
         of fiscal 1994.





                                                            EXHIBIT 10(b)

                          SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.

                       DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

     The Board of Directors of Shaw Industries, Inc. (the "Company")
hereby recognizes that it is in the best interests of the Company to
provide incentive for highly compensated key employees to remain in
the employ of the Company, to reward such employees for outstanding
service and to provide a system of benefits that will assist the
Company to attract and retain the services of additional key
employees.  The Board of Directors hereby determines that in order to
achieve these goals, the Company should adopt a deferred compensation
plan to provide for the payment of benefits to certain key employees
selected by the Board of Directors upon their retirement, death or
disability, provided they have remained in the employ of the Company
until the occurrence of such an event.

     Consequently, the following deferred compensation plan (the
"Plan") is hereby approved and adopted.

     l.   Name of the Plan.  This Plan, as now enacted and as
          hereafter amended, shall be known as the Shaw Industries,
          Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.

     2.   Purpose of Plan.  The purposes of the Plan are to retain
          the services of highly compensated key employees for the
          Company, to reward them for outstanding performances in the
          past, to encourage  them to continue to devote their full
          attention and efforts to the growth and profitability of the
          Company and to recruit new key employees for the Company.

     3.    Determination of Eligibility.  The Board of Directors of
          the Company, or its designated Compensation Committee, shall
          have the right to determine those key employees who shall be
          eligible to participate in the Plan.  The Board of Directors
          or such committee, which shall hereafter collectively be
          referred to as the "Board", shall have the further right and
          authority to enter into agreements with such designated
          employees pursuant to the Plan and to modify, alter or
          terminate such agreements with the consent or approval of
          the affected employees.

     4.   Amount of Benefits.  The Board shall have the sole and
          exclusive right to determine the amount of deferred
          compensation to be paid to any designated employee pursuant
          to the Plan; however, unless specifically approved by a
          majority of the members of the Board of Directors (excluding
          the votes of any members of the Board who may be
          beneficiaries of such a proposal), the maximum amount
          payable to any employee under this plan (the "Benefit
          Amount") shall not exceed twice the Annual Benefit Amount as
          defined.<PAGE>

          Unless otherwise specified by the Board, the Annual Benefit
          Amount shall be equal to the average of the three highest
          years of income for the designated employee for the last
          five years prior to retirement, death or total disability.

     5.   Payment of Benefits.  The Board shall determine the
          appropriate method of payment for each employee under the
          Plan, but the typical method of payment shall constitute
          payment of the aggregate Benefit Amount in 120 equal monthly
          installments over the 10 year period following the
          employee's death, retirement or total disability.  The Board
          is hereby specifically authorized, in its discretion, to
          negotiate for a more rapid payment, on a discounted basis,
          if it determines that such an accelerated method of payment
          is in the best interests of the Company and the employee.

          The basis and amount of any discount shall be determined by
          the Board, in its discretion, subject to the agreement of
          the employee or his designated beneficiary, executors, heirs
          or personal representatives.

     6.   Early Retirement.  Upon the mutual agreement of an employee
          participating in the Plan and the Board, such an employee
          who elects to take early retirement may receive benefits
          under the Plan on such terms as the Board and such employee
          may determine.

     7.   Forfeiture of Benefits.  Benefits to be received by
          designated employees under the Plan are forfeitable.  In the
          event that the employee should at any time voluntarily
          resign from the Company or be terminated for cause (as
          defined), all benefits payable to such employee under the
          Plan shall immediately terminate and the Company shall have
          no obligation to pay any amounts under this Plan to such
          employee.  As used in this Plan and in any agreement between
          the Company and designated employee, the term "cause" shall
          mean acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton disregard
          for duties; conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude;
          or the commission or omission of any other acts deemed by
          the Board to be inimical to the best interest of the
          Company.  The determination of "cause" shall be made solely
          by the Board, in its exclusive discretion, and its
          determination shall be final and binding.

     8.   Method of Funding.  Nothing contained in this Plan shall
          create any obligation on the part of the Company to fund its
          obligations under this Plan or to establish a separate or
          segregated fund for its obligations under this Plan.

     9.   Evidence of Agreement.  The Company and each designated
          employee shall enter into an agreement containing the terms
          of the Plan as set forth above and such other terms and
          conditions as the Board shall deem necessary or appropriate.


    10.   Termination.  The Board shall have the right to amend,
          modify or terminate this Plan at any time in its sole
          discretion.<PAGE>


 DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT



    This Agreement is made and entered into this ____________ day of
________________,  19 _____ between  ____________________ (the
"Employee") and SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC., a Georgia corporation ("Shaw").

    Employee is currently employed by Shaw as __________________(title)
and in such capacity and others has rendered valuable services to Shaw
which have been of outstanding merit and which have contributed to the
growth and development of Shaw.

    The Board of Directors of Shaw, in recognition of such past services
and as an incentive to assure that the Employee will continue his best
efforts on behalf of Shaw, now desires, together with the Employee, to
provide for certain deferred compensation of the Employee to take effect
on the employee's death, retirement or total disability as set forth
herein.

    Therefore, in consideration of the services performed by the
Employee for Shaw in the past and in consideration and contemplation of
services to be performed by the Employee for Shaw in the future, the
Employee and Shaw hereby agree as follows:

    l.    Definition.

          (a)  "Annual Benefit Amount" shall mean the average
               annual gross compensation of the Employee for
               the three highest years of income over the five
               years of service immediately preceding the
               Determination Date. In the event that the
               Determination Date occurs on a date other than
               the last day of Shaw's fiscal year, the Annual
               Gross Compensation for the year in which the
               Determination Date occurs shall be equal to the
               annualized amount of the Employee's actual
               gross salary through the Determination Date
               plus any bonus or other incentive compensation
               paid or accrued through the Determination Date.

          (b)  "Benefit Amount" shall mean the number obtained
               by multiplying the Annual Benefit Amount by a
               factor of 2.

          (c)  "Cause" shall mean conduct by the Employee
               consisting of gross negligence, wanton or
               willful disregard of his duties, conviction of
               a crime involving moral turpitude or any other
               act or omission determined by the Board of
               Directors to be inimical to the best interests
               of Shaw.  The determination of cause shall be
               made by the Board, solely in its discretion,and
               its determination shall be final and binding.<PAGE>

          (d)  "Designated Beneficiary" shall mean the person
               or persons specified as beneficiary or
               beneficiaries by the Employee in writing to
               Shaw.  If, at the Employee's death, the named
               beneficiary or all beneficiaries shall not be
               alive, the term Designated Beneficiary shall
               mean the estate of the deceased Employee acting
               through his administrator, executor or personal
               representative.

          (e)  "Determination Date" shall mean the earlier of:
               (i) retirement, whether upon early retirement
               approved by Shaw, at normal retirement age
               established by Shaw or at such later date as
               the employee may retire, (ii) the date of the
               determination of total disability (as herein
               defined) by the Board of Directors of Shaw or
               (iii) death.

          (f)  "Benefit Period".  Unless otherwise specified
               herein, the Benefit Period shall mean the ten
               year period commencing with the first day of
               the month following the Determination Date.

          (g)  "Total Disability" shall mean total and
               permanent disability of the Employee such that
               he is unable to perform his duties in a manner
               satisfactory to Shaw as determined in a
               resolution by the Board of Directors of Shaw
               whose decision shall be final and binding.
               Employee hereby consents to be examined by such
               physicians as Shaw may request to assist Shaw
               in determining whether total disability has
               occurred.

    2.    Benefits.

          (a)  Retirement.  If the Employee shall continue in
               Shaw's employ until his normal retirement date
               established by Shaw then upon his normal
               retirement date, or such later date as the
               Employee shall actually retire, Shaw shall pay
               the Employee the Benefit Amount as herein
               defined during the Benefit Period as herein
               defined, commencing on the first day of the
               month next following his retirement and
               continuing on a monthly basis thereafter for a
               total of 120 monthly payments.  In the event of
               the Employee's death after retirement but prior
               to completion of the payment of the Benefit
               Amount, the remaining payments shall be paid to
               such person or persons as the Employee shall
               Save designated in writing to Shaw.<PAGE>

               During the Benefit Period, Employee shall, at
               Shaw's request, be available at mutually
               agreeable times to provide consultation and
               advice to Shaw, but Employee shall not be
               required to travel away from his residence for
               purposes of such consultation unless all
               expenses incurred by him are paid by Shaw.

               Also during the Benefit Period, without the
               prior consent of Shaw, Employee shall not
               offer his services as a consultant to any other
               carpet manufacturer or own more than ten
               percent of stock of or be employed in an
               executive capacity by any other carpet
               manufacturer which competes with Shaw.
               Payments to the Employee of the Benefit Amount
               are conditioned upon his fulfillment of these
               obligations and if Employee should materially
               breach any of the foregoing requirements, the
               Board of Directors of Shaw may suspend or
               eliminate any future payments.  The
               determination by the Board of Directors of Shaw
               of a material breach shall be final and
               conclusive.

          (b)  Total Disability.  In the event the Employee
               becomes totally disabled as herein defined
               while employed by Shaw, the Board of Directors
               of Shaw may by resolution terminate the active
               services of Employee.  In such event Shaw
               shall pay the full Benefit Amount to the
               Employee over the Benefit Period, as such terms
               are herein defined, in equal monthly payments
               as described in Paragraph 2(a) above or as may
               be mutually agreed upon as provided in
               Paragraph 2(d) below.  If the Employee should
               die after the onset of total disability but
               prior to retirement, the Employee shall be
               deemed to have retired at death and payments of
               the Benefit Amount originally determined at the
               onset of total disability shall be continued
               for the remainder of the Benefit Period
               established at the time of total disability to
               the Designated Beneficiary.

          (c)  Death.    If the Employee should die while
               employed by Shaw prior to his normal retirement
               date, Shaw shall pay to such person or persons
               designated in writing by the Employee Benefit
               Amount during the Benefit Period in equal
               monthly payments as described in Paragraph 2(a)
               above as those terms are herein defined.

          (d)  Lump Sum or Modified Payments.  At any time<PAGE>
               after the retirement, death or disability of
               the Employee, Shaw and the Employee or, in the
               event of the Employee's death, the Designated
               Beneficiary may agree upon a more accelerated
               method of payment, or a lump sum payment of all
               the unpaid balance of the Benefit Amount,
               discounted to present value by any method
               mutually satisfactory to the parties.

    3.    Other Benefits.  Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
          construed to alter, impair or affect the rights of the
          Employee to participate in any pension, profit-sharing or
          other benefit plan now or hereafter adopted by Shaw.

    4.    Binding Effect.  This Agreement shall be binding upon and
          inure to the benefit of the Employee and his personal
          representative, heirs, and executors and to Shaw and its
          successors and assigns.

    5.    Entire Agreement.  This Agreement constitutes the sole and
          entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject
          matter hereof and may be altered or amended only in writing
          and signed by the party against whom enforcement of this
          agreement may be sought.

    6.    Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be construed and enforced
          in accordance with Georgia Law.

    7.    Relationship Between the Parties.  This Agreement shall not be
          construed as an employment agreement between the Employee and
          Shaw nor shall any provision hereof restrict Shaw's
          right to modify or terminate the services of the Employee.


    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shaw and the Employee have each duly executed
this Agreement the day and year written above.




_________________________(Seal)
        Employee



      SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.


BY:____________________________<PAGE>




DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY



    I hereby designate ___________________________, my_________________,
as my beneficiary under the foregoing agreement, reserving the right to
change said beneficiary at any time by written notice to Shaw.  If at my
death the person or persons named above do not survive me, then I
designate my estate as the beneficiary under the foregoing agreement.



________________________________
          Employee

________________________________
           DATE

<TABLE>
                                       SHAW INDUSTRIES,INC.                    EXHIBIT 11

                                COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS

                   FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 2, 1994, JULY 3, 1993 and  JUNE 27, 1992

                               (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

<S>                                                                     <C>           <C>           <C>
                                                                            1994          1993          1992

PRIMARY:
  Weighted average common shares outstanding                             143,485       137,854       121,296
  Additional shares assuming exercise of stock options                     1,620         2,456         3,591

  Average common shares outstanding, as adjusted                         145,105       140,310       124,887

  Net income                                                            $129,172      $100,623       $58,045

  Primary earnings per common share                                        $0.89         $0.72         $0.46



FULLY DILUTED:
  Weighted average common shares outstanding                             143,485       137,854       121,296
  Additional shares assuming exercise of stock options                     1,651         2,786         3,719

  Average common shares outstanding, as adjusted                         145,136       140,640       125,015

  Net income                                                            $129,172      $100,623       $58,045

  Fully diluted earnings per common share                                  $0.89         $0.72         $0.46



Note:   Adjusted for two-for-one stock splits effected in the form of a stock dividend in December 1993
           and March 1992.
</TABLE>


                                                               EXHIBIT 13



                          SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.
                  ITEMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FROM
                 THE 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS




                                                            Page

1.   Stock Prices and Dividends Paid Information             2


2.   Selected Financial Data - Ten Year Financial Review     3-4


3.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
     Condition and Results of Operations                     5-6


4.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data             7-21<PAGE>

<TABLE>

                                                       Shaw Industries, Inc.
                                                       Stock Information

       <S>              <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>     <C>                <C>     <C>     <C>

       High and low stock prices and cash dividends paid by fiscal quarter (after giving effect to two-for-one stock
       splits effected in the form of stock dividends in December 1993 and March 1992).


                               1994             1993            1992                  Dividends Paid
                                                                                        (Cents)
                         High     Low    High     Low    High   Low                1994    1993    1992

       1st Quarter      24 5/8  16          14  10 1/4  9 5/8   8                  4.50    3.75    3.12
       2nd Quarter      25 1/2  20 1/8  15 1/2  10 1/4  8 7//8  6 1/8              4.50    3.75    3.13
       3rd Quarter      25      17 7/8  19 3/4  14 7/8  14 3/8  8 1/2              5.50    4.50    3.75
       4th Quarter      22 1/2  15 3/4  19 7/8  14 1/8  14      9 7/8              5.50    4.50    3.75

                                                                         Total    20.00   16.50   13.75

       On September 1, 1994, there were 2,184 holders of record of the Company's common stock.
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10 YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW
SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.
<S>                                     <C>             <C>              <C>              <C>             <C>
                                                                        (Dollars in 000's except per share data)

                                                 1994        1993             1992             1991             1990

Net Sales                               $   2,630,034   $   2,320,810    $   1,751,285    $   1,607,757    $   1,475,390
Cost of Sales                           $   2,070,915   $   1,851,126    $   1,424,951    $   1,339,569    $   1,182,980
Selling, General and Administrative
 Expenses                               $     326,291   $     280,529    $     206,548    $     180,094    $     159,573
Interest Expense, Net                   $      25,154   $      26,520    $      25,402    $      34,878    $      27,150
Other Expenses (Income)                 $      (4,326)  $        (361)   $         164    $        (279)   $        (237)
Income Before Income Taxes              $     212,000   $     162,996    $      94,220    $      53,495    $     105,924
 As a Percentage of Net Sales                     8.1 %           7.0 %            5.4 %            3.3 %            7.2 %
Effective Tax Rate                               37.4 %          38.3 %           38.4 %           38.2 %           38.2 %
Income Before
     Extraordinary Item                 $     132,535   $     100,623    $      58,045    $      33,051    $      65,443
Extraordinary Item                      $      (3,363)  $          --    $          --    $          --    $          --
Net Income                              $     129,172   $     100,623    $      58,045    $      33,051    $      65,443
 As a Percentage of Net Sales                     4.9 %           4.3 %            3.3 %            2.1 %            4.4 %
 As a Percentage of Average
  Total Assets                                    8.7 %           8.5 %            6.1 %            4.1 %            9.8 %
 As a Percentage of Average
  Invested Capital                               12.9 %          11.9 %            8.7 %            6.0 %           14.2 %
 As a Percentage of Average
  Shareholders' Investment                       18.7 %          17.9 %           17.5 %           14.9 %           31.0 %
Earnings Per Share:
 Primary and Fully Diluted              $        0.89   $        0.72    $        0.46    $        0.29    $        0.53
Cash Dividends Per Share                $        0.20   $       0.165    $       0.138    $       0.125    $       0.113
Property Additions                      $     251,368   $     157,217    $     118,236    $      87,459    $     167,732
Depreciaton and Amortization            $      86,518   $      73,580    $      63,167    $      59,279    $      46,311
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
 Primary                                  145,104,828     140,310,268      124,887,450      114,478,396      123,907,712
 Fully Diluted                            145,136,362     140,639,848      125,015,030      115,275,232      123,907,712
At Year-End:
  Working Capital                       $     404,715   $     433,947    $     392,848    $     256,700    $     258,053
  Current Ratio                                   1.8             2.3              2.4              2.2              2.1
  Property, Plant and Equipment, Net    $     637,575   $     473,438    $     389,478    $     334,465    $     308,186
  Total Assets                          $   1,682,148   $   1,280,410    $   1,090,055    $     813,519    $     793,505
  Total Long-Term Debt                  $     382,192   $     248,309    $     316,077    $     357,319    $     304,375
  Shareholders' Investment              $     710,100   $     670,048    $     457,334    $     205,946    $     237,403
  Total Invested Capital*               $   1,092,292   $     918,357    $     773,411    $     563,265    $     541,778
  Shareholders' Investment Per Share    $        5.08   $        4.68    $        3.47    $        1.91    $        1.98

*The sum of shareholders' investment and long-term debt.

NOTE:  All share data have been adjusted for two-for-one stock splits effected in the form of stock
dividends in December 1993, March 1992, May 1989 and May 1986.

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10 YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW-CONTINUED




                                             1989            1988             1987             1986             1985

Net Sales                               $   1,175,962   $     958,288    $     694,203    $     550,024    $     519,472
Cost of Sales                           $     947,062   $     778,233    $     559,377    $     439,697    $     412,626
Selling, General and Administrative
 Expenses                               $     130,129   $     107,425    $      72,150    $      62,494    $      54,520
Interest Expense, Net                   $      22,379   $      18,915    $       8,042    $       4,679    $       5,869
Other Expenses (Income)                 $        (572)  $        (218)   $        (306)   $        (299)   $        (184)
Income Before Income Taxes              $      76,964   $      53,933    $      54,940    $      43,453    $      46,641
 As a Percentage of Net Sales                     6.5 %           5.6 %            7.9 %            7.9 %            9.0 %
Effective Tax Rate                               38.1 %          37.3 %           48.0 %           44.5 %           44.5 %
Income Before
     Extraordinary Item                 $      47,618   $      33,792    $      28,545    $      24,095    $      25,881
Extraordinary Item                                 --              --    $          --    $          --    $          --
Net Income                              $      47,618   $      33,792    $      28,545    $      24,095    $      25,881
 As a Percentage of Net Sales                     4.0 %           3.5 %            4.1 %            4.4 %            5.0 %
 As a Percentage of Average
  Total Assets                                    8.8 %           7.4 %            8.9 %            9.4 %           11.4 %
 As a Percentage of Average
  Invested Capital                               12.4 %          10.5 %           12.3 %           12.7 %           15.8 %
 As a Percentage of Average
  Shareholders' Investment                       27.9 %          21.8 %           19.4 %           18.3 %           23.0 %
Earnings Per Share:
 Primary and Fully Diluted              $        0.39   $        0.27    $        0.21    $        0.18    $        0.19
Cash Dividends Per Share                $       0.092   $       0.079    $       0.063    $       0.041    $       0.035
Property Additions                      $      25,796   $     109,320    $      54,733    $      32,659    $      20,518
Depreciaton and Amortization            $      39,235   $      33,975    $      24,033    $      18,788    $      16,075
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
 Primary                                  121,228,256     127,197,968      134,116,696      136,348,384      136,394,464
 Fully Diluted                            121,228,256     127,197,968      134,116,696      136,348,384      136,394,464
At Year-End:
  Working Capital                       $     210,434   $     201,225    $     141,679    $     118,345    $      96,458
  Current Ratio                                   2.5             2.4              2.5              2.9              2.8
  Property, Plant and Equipment, Net    $     187,385   $     200,985    $     126,431    $      95,861    $      83,796
  Total Assets                          $     538,001   $     546,253    $     362,756    $     278,911    $     236,115
  Total Long-Term Debt                  $     196,515   $     230,027    $     104,806    $      63,716    $      51,284
  Shareholders' Investment              $     184,735   $     157,115    $     152,600    $     141,218    $     122,662
  Total Invested Capital*               $     381,250   $     387,142    $     257,406    $     204,934    $     173,946
  Shareholders' Investment Per Share    $        1.54   $        1.28    $        1.16    $        1.04    $        0.90

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Shaw Industries, Inc.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations


Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

     The Company's business, as well as the United States' carpet
industry in general, is cyclical in nature and
is significantly affected by general economic conditions.  The
level of carpet sales tends to reflect fluctuations in
consumer spending for durable goods and, to a lesser extent,
fluctuations in interest rates and new housing starts.
Sales and customer order unit levels during fiscal 1994 were
higher than in fiscal 1993 as the Company, the carpet
industry and the general economy continued to rebound.
Specifically, the Company had a 13.3 percent increase in fiscal
1994 net sales over fiscal 1993 principally related to a volume
increase in shipments. Recent international acquisitions were
a contributing factor to this increase in volume.  The industry business
activity for 1994 was reflective of the general economy and moved ahead at
a reasonable growth rate.

     During fiscal 1994, working capital decreased $29.2 million
and cash decreased $34.9 million.  The principal
source of cash was provided by operating activities in the amount
of $146.2 million, principally from net income
of $129.2 million and depreciation and amortization of $86.5
million.  Financing activities also provided cash in the
amount of $43.6 million, which principally resulted from
additional borrowings of $170.0 million from the revolving
credit agreement and an increase in net borrowings of short-term
notes payable of $115.0 million, offset by net long-
term debt payments of $138.2 million, purchases of treasury stock
of $69.7 million, capital lease payments of $6.5
million and the payment of cash dividends of $28.7 million.  The
principal cash flow items used in investing
activities were for additions to property, plant and equipment of
$164.2 million and investments in business assets
acquired of $63.6 million.



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     The Company's liquidity condition remains strong.
Conservation of capital and the maintenance of a strong
balance sheet have enabled the Company to become a preeminent
force in the carpet industry.  During 1994, the
Company elected to prepay notes payable with interest rates of
9.48% to 10.49%.  An extraordinary charge of
$3,363,000 (net of income tax benefit of $2,150,000) was incurred
as a result of this early retirement.  The Company
replaced this debt with borrowings under the revolving credit
agreement at LIBOR-based rates providing for substantial
future interest savings.  Capital expenditures (including capital
lease obligations, but not including acquisitions in
1994) for incremental additions and modifications to plant and
equipment necessary to maintain the facilities in a
modern, state-of-the-art condition were $164.6 million for  fiscal
1994.  Management anticipates capital expenditures
and capitalized lease obligations of approximately $130.0 million
during fiscal 1995 to maintain its facilities and to
expand and upgrade its tufting, dyeing, finishing, yarn
processing, distribution, transportation and materials handling
equipment to meet anticipated increases in sales volume and to
improve efficiency.  These expenditures will be
funded through cash flow from operations and, if appropriate,
through additional sources of long-term capital.  The
Company has short-term credit lines with banks aggregating $300.0
million, of which $165.0 million was unused at
July 2, 1994.  The Company believes it could expand its line of
credit and long-term bank facilities, if necessary.

Inflation

     The Company's manufacturing costs and operating expenses are
affected by price changes.  The costs of
fiber and other raw materials decreased in fiscal 1992, 1993 and
1994 from the levels experienced in fiscal 1991.
The Company has historically mitigated inflationary effects by
passing price changes along to its customers and by
continually developing and implementing more cost-effective
manufacturing and other operational procedures.  The
Company's ability to mitigate the effects of price changes will
depend on market factors.



Results of Operations - Fiscal 1994 Compared to Fiscal 1993

     Net sales increased $309,224,000, or 13.3 percent, to
$2,630,034,000 in fiscal 1994, primarily as a result
of an increase in the volume of shipments.  Results for fiscal
1994 included incremental sales of $139,378,000
attributable to recent international acquisitions.  The results
of the acquired operations did not have a material effect
on the Company's net income in 1994.  Gross profit margins as a
percentage of net sales increased 1.1 percent to
21.3 percent for fiscal 1994 from 20.2 percent for fiscal 1993
principally as a result of an increase in the efficiency
relationship of volume and fixed costs.  Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased $45,762,000 or 16.3
percent in fiscal 1994 compared to fiscal 1993, and increased .3
percent to 12.4 percent of net sales.  The increase
in percentage of net sales is due substantially to aggressive
sales efforts to increase sales.  Interest expense, net,
decreased $1,366,000 to  $25,154,000 and decreased .2 percent to
1.0 percent of net sales.  The effective income tax
rate decreased .9 percent to 37.4 percent for fiscal 1994
compared to fiscal 1993 primarily due to deferred tax
adjustments.


Results of Operations - Fiscal 1993 Compared to Fiscal 1992

     Net sales increased $569,525,000, or 32.5 percent, to
$2,320,810,000 in fiscal 1993, primarily as a result
of an increase in the volume of shipments.  Results for fiscal
1993 included incremental sales of $415,413,000
attributable to acquisitions.  Gross profit margins as a
percentage of net sales increased 1.6 percent to 20.2 percent
for fiscal 1993 compared to 18.6 percent for fiscal 1992
principally as a result of an increase in the efficiency
relationship of volume and fixed costs.  Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased $73,981,000 or 35.8
percent in fiscal 1993 compared to fiscal 1992, and increased .3
percent to 12.1 percent of net sales.  The increase
in percentage of net sales is due substantially to continued
sales efforts to increase sales in a weak economy.  Interest
expense, net, increased $1,118,000 to $26,520,000 in fiscal 1993
compared to fiscal 1992 due principally to
additional borrowings.  The effective income tax rate was 38.3
percent in fiscal 1993 compared to 38.4 percent in
fiscal 1992.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.


July 2, 1994 and July 3, 1993
<S>                                                             <C>                    <C>
                                                                            1994             1993

ASSETS
Current Assets:
 Cash                                                           $     12,597,000       $    47,545,000

 Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for doubtful
    accounts and discounts of $18,455,000 in 1994 and
    $14,342,000 in 1993                                              367,613,000           307,241,000

 Inventories:
  Raw materials                                                      240,726,000           191,684,000
  Work-in-process                                                     36,110,000            24,066,000
  Finished goods                                                     249,302,000           185,977,000

                                                                     526,138,000           401,727,000

 Prepaid expenses                                                     24,507,000             4,080,000

     Total current assets                                            930,855,000           760,593,000



Property, Plant and Equipment, at cost:
  Land and land improvements                                          28,196,000            17,484,000
  Buildings and leasehold improvements                               231,892,000           196,984,000
  Machinery and equipment                                            743,908,000           641,080,000
  Construction in progress                                           114,604,000            19,878,000

                                                                   1,118,600,000           875,426,000
  Less - Accumulated depreciation                                    481,025,000           401,988,000

                                                                     637,575,000           473,438,000

Goodwill and Other Assets                                            113,718,000            46,379,000

                                                                 $ 1,682,148,000       $ 1,280,410,000


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<S>                                                                  <C>                 <C>
                                                                                1994           1993

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Current Liabilities:
  Notes payable                                                      $   135,000,000     $    20,000,000
  Current maturities of long-term debt                                    40,579,000          69,648,000
  Accounts payable                                                       225,368,000         140,044,000
  Accrued liabilities                                                    125,193,000          96,954,000

     Total current liabilities                                           526,140,000         326,646,000

Long-Term Debt, less current maturities                                  382,192,000         248,309,000

Deferred Income Taxes                                                     38,095,000          26,700,000

Other Liabilities                                                         11,831,000           8,707,000

Minority Interest In Consolidated Subsidiary                              13,790,000                   -


Commitments and Contingencies


Shareholders' Investment:
  Preferred stock; 250,000 shares authorized, no shares                            -                   -
  Common stock, no par, $1.11 stated value, authorized
    500,000,000 shares; issued 139,868,162 shares at July 2, 1994
    and 71,551,798 shares at July 3, 1993                                155,254,000          79,423,000
  Paid-in capital                                                        159,192,000         293,608,000
  Foreign currency translation adjustment                                 (2,488,000)            131,000
  Retained earnings                                                      398,212,000         297,754,000

                                                                         710,170,000         670,916,000
  Less - Unearned compensation                                                70,000             868,000

                                                                         710,100,000         670,048,000

                                                                     $ 1,682,148,000     $ 1,280,410,000


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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<TABLE>
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME


For Years Ended July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993 and June 27, 1992
<S>                                                <C>                <C>               <C>
                                                             1994           1993               1992

Net Sales                                          $2,630,034,000     $2,320,810,000     $1,751,285,000

Costs and Expenses:
  Cost of sales                                     2,070,915,000      1,851,126,000      1,424,951,000
  Selling, general and administrative                 326,291,000        280,529,000        206,548,000

                                                    2,397,206,000      2,131,655,000      1,631,499,000

Operating Income                                      232,828,000        189,155,000        119,786,000

Other Expenses (Income):
  Interest expense                                     25,911,000         27,280,000         25,538,000
  Interest income                                        (757,000)          (760,000)          (136,000)

    Interest, net                                      25,154,000         26,520,000         25,402,000

  Miscellaneous, net                                   (4,326,000)          (361,000)           164,000

                                                       20,828,000         26,159,000         25,566,000

Income Before Income Taxes, Minority Interest
  and Extraordinary Item                              212,000,000        162,996,000         94,220,000
Provision for Income Taxes                             79,386,000         62,373,000         36,175,000

Income Before Minority Interest
  and Extraordinary Item                              132,614,000        100,623,000         58,045,000

Minority Interest in
  Consolidated Subsidiary                                 (79,000)                 -                  -

Income Before Extraordinary
  Item                                                132,535,000        100,623,000         58,045,000

Extraordinary Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
  (net of income tax benefit of $2,150,000)            (3,363,000)                 -                  -

Net Income                                         $  129,172,000    $   100,623,000    $    58,045,000

Earnings Per Common Share:
  Primary and Fully Diluted Basis-
     Income Before Extraordinary
        Item                                       $         0.91     $         0.72     $         0.46
     Extraordinary Item                                     (0.02)                 -                  -

     Net Income                                    $         0.89     $         0.72     $         0.46

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
  Primary                                             145,104,828        140,310,268        124,887,450
  Fully diluted                                       145,136,362        140,639,848        125,015,030


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT

For Years Ended July 2,1994, July 3, 1993  and June 27, 1992
<S>                                <C>        <C>            <C>            <C>                 <C>            <C>
                                              Common Stock        Paid-In     Equity Adjustmen  Retained       Unearned
                                    Shares         Amount         Capital     From Translation  Earnings       Compensation

Balance, June 29, 1991             26,924,800 $   29,887,000 $            - $             -     $  178,523,000 $   (2,464,000)
  Net income                                -              -              -               -         58,045,000              -
  Issuance of stock in a
    public offering                 4,062,500      4,509,000    130,315,000               -                  -              -
  Issuance of two-for-one
    stock split                    30,987,300     34,396,000    (34,396,000)              -                  -              -
  Issuance of stock in
    merger                          2,874,852      3,191,000     66,525,000               -                  -              -
  Amortization of unearned
    compensation                            -              -              -               -                  -        798,000
  Exercise of stock options         1,131,000      1,255,000      3,431,000               -                  -              -
  Cash dividends paid
    ($.138 per share)                       -              -              -               -        (16,681,000)             -

Balance, June 27, 1992             65,980,452     73,238,000    165,875,000               -        219,887,000     (1,666,000)
  Net income                                -              -              -               -        100,623,000              -
  Issuance of stock in a
    public offering                 4,471,500      4,964,000    120,251,000               -                  -              -
  Exercise of discounted
    stock options                     144,298        160,000        120,000               -                  -              -
  Exercise of stock options           956,850      1,062,000      4,003,000               -                  -              -
  Adjustment to stock
    issued in merger                   (1,302)        (1,000)       (30,000)              -                  -              -
  Foreign currency translation
    adjustment                              -              -              -         131,000                  -              -
  Tax benefit on
    disqualified dispositions
    of stock options                        -              -      3,389,000               -                  -              -
  Amortization of unearned
    compensation                            -              -              -               -                  -        798,000
  Cash dividends paid
    ($.165 per share)                       -              -              -               -        (22,756,000)             -

Balance, July 3, 1993              71,551,798     79,423,000    293,608,000         131,000        297,754,000       (868,000)
   Net income                               -              -              -               -        129,172,000              -
   Purchase and retirement
      of common stock              (4,195,700)    (4,657,000)   (65,074,000)              -                  -              -
  Exercise of discounted
      stock options                    60,186         67,000        (66,000)              -                  -              -
   Exercise of stock options          554,900        616,000      1,091,000               -                  -              -
   Issuance of two-for-one
      stock split                  71,754,831     79,648,000    (79,648,000)              -                  -              -
   Issuance of stock in acquisiti     142,147        157,000      6,288,000               -                  -              -
   Foreign currency translation
      adjustment                            -              -              -      (2,619,000)                 -              -
   Tax benefit on
      disqualified dispositions
      of stock options                      -              -      2,993,000               -                  -              -
   Amortization of unearned
      compensation                          -              -              -               -                  -        798,000
   Cash dividends paid
      ($.200 per share)                     -              -              -               -        (28,714,000)             -
Balance, July 2, 1994             139,868,162 $  155,254,000 $  159,192,000 $    (2,488,000)    $  398,212,000 $      (70,000)


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<S>                                                        <C>              <C>              <C>
For Years Ended July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993 and June 27, 1992
                                                                 1994             1993             1992
Operating Activities:
Net Income                                                 $  129,172,000   $  100,623,000   $   58,045,000
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to
 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
  Depreciation and amortization                                86,518,000       73,580,000       63,167,000
  Provision for doubtful accounts                              14,909,000       11,444,000        5,778,000
  Stock option compensation expense                               798,000          798,000          798,000
  Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
  Accounts and notes receivable                               (22,031,000)     (70,414,000)     (42,105,000)
  Inventories                                                 (83,181,000)      37,629,000      (40,167,000)
  Accounts payable                                             49,192,000       10,505,000      (39,871,000)
  Accrued liabilities                                           1,953,000       11,097,000        7,518,000
  Deferred income taxes                                         4,731,000          878,000       (2,483,000)
  Other, net                                                  (35,859,000)       1,311,000        8,070,000
          Total Adjustments                                    17,030,000       76,828,000      (39,295,000)
     Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities                146,202,000      177,451,000       18,750,000
Investing Activities:
  Additions to property, plant and equipment                 (164,227,000)     (56,661,000)     (50,712,000)
  Business assets acquired                                    (63,642,000)    (110,778,000)               -
  Proceeds from disposition of property,
   plant and equipment                                          3,145,000          267,000           69,000
  Purchase of Salem Carpet Mills, Inc.                                  -                -       (2,100,000)
     Net Cash Used In Investing
      Activities                                             (224,724,000)    (167,172,000)     (52,743,000)
Financing Activities:
  Borrowings from revolving credit agreement                  170,000,000        5,000,000       45,000,000
  Repayments on revolving credit agreement                              -                -     (120,000,000)
  Principal payments on long-term debt                       (138,167,000)     (57,560,000)     (23,557,000)
  Principal payments under capital lease obligations           (6,522,000)      (8,686,000)      (5,416,000)
  Net borrowings (payments) on short-term notes payable       115,000,000      (25,000,000)      21,050,000
  Purchase and retirement of common stock                     (69,731,000)               -                -
  Exercise of stock options                                     1,708,000        4,350,000        4,686,000
  Dividends paid                                              (28,714,000)     (22,756,000)     (16,681,000)
  Net proceeds from sale of common stock                                -      125,215,000      134,824,000
     Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities                 43,574,000       20,563,000       39,906,000
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash                               (34,948,000)      30,842,000        5,913,000
Cash at the Beginning of Year                                  47,545,000       16,703,000       10,790,000
Cash at End of Year                                        $   12,597,000   $   47,545,000   $   16,703,000
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
  Cash paid during the year for -
    Interest                                               $   25,698,000   $   32,578,000   $   19,821,000
    Income taxes                                           $   75,300,000   $   58,241,000   $   37,793,000
  Non-cash capital lease obligations                       $      378,000   $    3,492,000   $    2,369,000




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>

                                                            11<PAGE>


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
            Shaw Industries, Inc.





July 2, 1994, July 3, 1993 and June 27, 1992

Note 1  Summary of Accounting Policies
     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of Shaw Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries.  All
significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated
in consolidation. The Company's fiscal year end, which is
the Saturday closest to June 30, has been changed to
the Saturday closest to December 31 effective in December 1994.
     Revenues are recognized when goods are shipped.
     Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  Cost
includes materials, direct and indirect labor and
factory overhead.  Market with respect to raw materials is
replacement cost and for work-in-process and finished
goods is net realizable value.  The Company primarily uses the
last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of valuing its
inventories in order to more properly match current costs against
current revenues, thereby reducing the effects of
inflation on earnings.  If LIFO inventories were valued at
current costs, the inventory amounts would have been
$6,449,000 and $5,984,000 lower than those reported at July 2,
1994 and July 3, 1993, respectively.  During 1993,
inventory quantities were reduced.  This reduction resulted in a
liquidation of LIFO inventory quantities carried at
higher costs prevailing in prior years as compared with the cost
of 1993 purchases, the effect of which increased cost
of goods sold by approximately  $1,033,000 and decreased net
income by approximately  $635,000, but did not affect
earnings per share.
     Property, Plant and Equipment is recorded at cost.  Renewals
and betterments are capitalized; maintenance
and repairs are charged to expenses as incurred.  Maintenance and
repairs expense for 1994, 1993 and 1992 was
$78,492,000, $68,977,000 and $50,527,000, respectively.  The cost
and accumulated depreciation of property retired
or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any
gains or losses thereon are included in income.
For financial reporting purposes, depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the assets (15 to 35 years for buildings and 5 to 14
years for machinery and equipment).  Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the terms of the leases.
     Costs in excess of the fair value of net assets of
businesses acquired are recorded as goodwill and are
amortized using the straight-line method over a period not to
exceed 40 years.  The recoverability of goodwill is
periodically reviewed by management based on current and
anticipated conditions.  Accumulated amortization was
$2,590,000 and $666,000 at July 2, 1994 and July 3, 1993,
respectively.
     Accrued Liabilities include $19,640,000 and $15,692,000 for
workers' compensation claims and $22,278,000
and $20,237,000 for returns and allowances at July 2, 1994 and
July 3, 1993, respectively.
     Deferred Income Taxes are provided for temporary differences
in recording various items for financial and
income tax reporting purposes.
     The Company's Retirement Savings Plan provides, among other
things, for voluntary contributions by
employees not to exceed 15% of their gross salaries and wages and
a 50% matching contribution by the Company
for employees with three or more years of continuous employment.
During 1994, 1993 and 1992, the Company
contributed $8,612,000, $8,133,000 and $5,820,000,  respectively,
under the plan.
     The Company has a Deferred Compensation Plan for key
personnel.  The plan provides, among other things,
for certain deferred compensation to become payable on the
employee's death, retirement or total disability as set
forth in the plan.  During 1994, 1993 and 1992, the Company
provided $2,243,000, $1,925,000, and $1,639,000,
respectively, under the plan.  These amounts have been recorded
as Other Liabilities in the accompanying balance
sheets.
     Earnings Per Share have been computed based upon the
weighted average shares outstanding and include
the number of dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding
during the year. All Earnings Per Share and
Shareholders' Investment amounts have been adjusted for the
two-for-one stock splits effected in the form of  stock
dividends in December 1993 and March 1992.
     Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform
with the 1994 presentation.

                               12<PAGE>


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
       Shaw Industries, Inc.


Note 2 Indebtedness
Long-term debt presented in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets at July 2, 1994 and July 3, 1993
consisted of the following (000's omitted):

                                                           1994           1993


Revolving credit agreement at LIBOR based rate          $300,000       $130,000

Revolving loan facility at LIBOR based rate               42,243              -

Revolving loan facility at LIBOR based rate               24,608              -

9.48% term notes payable                                       -        108,750

9.31%  term notes payable                                      -          8,000

10.49% term notes payable                                      -         27,000

Term loan payable at LIBOR based rate                          -         15,080

Other                                                     43,119         19,136

Capitalized lease obligations (Note 5)                    12,801          9,991

                                                         422,771        317,957

Less - current maturities                                (40,579)       (69,648)


                                                        $382,192       $248,309


      The Company elected to exercise its option to prepay the
9.48%, 9.31% and 10.49% term notes payable at June
30, 1994.  An extraordinary charge of $3,363,000 (net of income
tax benefit of $2,150,000) was incurred as a result
of the early retirement of the notes payable.
   The revolving credit agreement was amended during 1994 to
provide for borrowings of up to $300 million.
This increase in availability was utilized to repay the term notes
payable.  The revolving credit agreement expires in
fiscal year 2000.  The LIBOR rate at July 2, 1994 was approximately 4.8%.
     The amended revolving credit agreement contains, among other
provisions (1) restrictions as to creation or
assumption of liens, payments of cash dividends and acquisitions
of the Company's stock, (2) limitation as to new
indebtedness and lease obligations, and (3) financial
requirements as to minimum working capital ($200,000,000),
current ratio of 1.75 and ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of
1.5 in 1994 (actual was 1.6) and 2.0 thereafter.  Retained
earnings of $82,289,000 are available for the payment of cash
dividends and the acquisition of the Company's stock
at July 2, 1994.
       The aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt,
including the capitalized lease obligations, as of July 2, 1994
are as follows:  1995 - $40,579,000; 1996 - $73,962,000; 1997 -
$4,416,000; 1998 - $76,555,000; 1999 -
$75,235,000; 2000 and thereafter - $152,024,000.  The carrying
value of the Company's variable rate debt
approximates fair market value.


                               13<PAGE>


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  Shaw Industries, Inc.


      The following data is presented with respect to short-term notes
payable under line-of-credit agreements in 1994 and 1993 (000's omitted):




                                                           1994          1993
Lines of credit -

    Available at year-end                                $300,000      $ 50,000

    Unused at year-end                                   $165,000      $ 30,000

Average borrowing for the year, determined
on a monthly basis                                       $ 53,330      $ 72,500

Maximum outstanding at any month-end                     $135,000      $170,000


Note 3 Shareholders' Investment
     Under the Company's 1987 Incentive Stock Option Plan, eight
million shares of common stock are reserved
for issuance at a price no less than the market value on the date
granted.  These options are exercisable over five
years.
     Under the Company's 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan, six
million shares of common stock are reserved
for issuance at a price no less than the market value on the date
granted.  These options are exercisable over five
to ten years.
     The Company's 1989 Discounted Stock Option Plan provides for
the issuance of up to 880,000 shares of
common stock to key employees.  Options for 880,000 shares were
granted to three officers at $.25 per share.  The
difference between the option price and market price at the date
of grant is being amortized over the option period.
For 1994, 1993 and 1992 this expense was $798,000 for each year.
Beginning in July 1990, 176,000 shares per year
are exercisable for five years.  During 1994, 176,000 shares were
exercised, 352,000 shares were exercised in 1993,
no shares were exercised in 1992 and 176,000 shares were
exercised in 1991.
     During March 1989, the Company adopted a Shareholder Rights
Plan and pursuant thereto declared a
dividend of one Right for each outstanding share of common stock.
When exercisable, each Right will entitle its
holder to buy a fraction of a share of Series A
Participating Preferred Stock at a price of $12.50 per share
(the "Purchase Price").  If a person or group acquires or makes a
tender or exchange offer to acquire 20% or more
of the Company's common stock without the consent of the Company
(an "Acquiring Shareholder"), the Rights will
become exercisable and each Right will entitle the holder, other
than the Acquiring Shareholder , to receive, upon
payment of the Purchase Price, in lieu of preferred stock, a
number of shares of common stock of the Company
having a market value equal to twice the Purchase Price.  The
Rights may be redeemed by the Company under
certain circumstances at a price of $.01 per Right.  The Rights
have no voting power and, until exercised, no dilutive
effect on net income per common share.  If not previously
redeemed, the Rights will expire in April 1999.  The
Company has designated 200,000 shares, of the 250,000 shares of
preferred stock authorized, as Series A
Participating Preferred Stock for issuance upon exercise of the
Rights.
     In December 1992, 4,471,500 shares of the Company's common
stock were issued in a public offering.
Net proceeds from the sale of the common stock of $125,215,000
were used to reduce short-term notes payable of
$120,000,000 incurred to finance the acquisition of the
polypropylene carpet fiber manufacturing operations of
Amoco Fabrics and Fibers Company in September 1992, and the
balance of the proceeds of $5,215,000 was used
for working capital.

                               14<PAGE>


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Shaw Industries, Inc.

       The following is a summary of stock option information for the 1987 and
1992 Incentive Stock Option Plans (adjusted for the two-for-one stock splits
effected in the form of stock dividends in December 1993 and March 1992):

                                                     1994               1993

Options outstanding, beginning of year           3,454,700           2,890,000

Options granted                                          -           2,498,400

Options exercised                                 (655,600)         (1,913,700)

Options canceled                                  (171,200)            (20,000)

Options outstanding, end of year                 2,627,900           3,454,700

Option price range per share                $2.07 - $11.98      $2.07 - $11.98

Options exercisable, end of year                   324,700             988,300

Options available for grant                      6,540,800           6,369,600

      Note 4 Income Taxes

           On July 4, 1993, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."
Under  SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on
the difference between the financial accounting and tax accounting basis of
assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets or liabilities at the end of each
period are determined using the currently enacted tax rate expected to apply
to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability
is expected to be realized.  There was no cumulative effect resulting from the
adoption.

     The provision for income taxes consisted of the following (000's omitted):

                                             1994         1993        1992

    Federal                                $69,791       $57,327     $34,441

    State                                    8,098         6,572       3,942

                                            77,889        63,899      38,383

Deferred (temporary differences shown) -

    Depreciation                             4,777            60       2,892

    Inventory valuation                      1,475        (3,454)     (3,546)

    Cash discounts and bad debts              (265)        4,126      (2,212)

    Other                                   (4,490)       (2,258)        658

                                             1,497        (1,526)     (2,208)

                                           $79,386       $62,373     $36,175

                               15<PAGE>


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Shaw Industries, Inc.


      The differences between the Federal statutory income tax rate and the
Company's effective tax rate were as follows:
                                                   1994        1993        1992

Federal statutory rate                             35.0%       34.0%       34.0%

State income taxes, net of Federal tax benefit      3.9         4.3         4.3

Other, net                                         (1.5)         -           .1

                                                   37.4%       38.3%       38.4%



Components of the net deferred income tax liability at July 2, 1994 and July 4,
1993 are shown below (000's omitted):

                                                          1994             1993
 Deferred income tax assets:

   Accrued advertising expenses not currently
   deductible                                        $   4,247        $   4,067

   Reserve for cash discounts and bad debts              5,768            5,503

   Employee benefit accruals not currently deductible   18,257           15,732

   Reserve for returns and allowances                    8,682            7,872

                                                        36,954           33,174




 Deferred income tax liabilities:

   Book basis of inventory over tax basis              (17,795)         (16,320)

   Property tax accrual                                ( 1,971)         ( 2,073)

   Book basis of property, plant and equipment
   over tax basis                                      (41,345)         (36,568)

   Other                                                     -          ( 2,720)

                                                       (61,111)         (57,681)

                                                      $(24,157)        $(24,507)






                               16<PAGE>


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Shaw Industries, Inc.


Note 5 Commitments and Contingencies
     From time to time the Company is subject to claims and suits
arising in the course of its business.  In April
1993, the Company became a defendant in certain litigation
alleging personal injury resulting from personal exposure
to volatile organic compounds found in carpet produced by the
Company.  The complaints seek injunctive relief and
unspecified money damages on all claims.  The Company has denied
any liability.  In May 1993, the Company
became a defendant in certain litigation alleging violation of
both federal and state laws relating to unfair
competition.  The complaint seeks an injunction regarding the
unfair competition claims and money damages.  The
Company has denied any liability.  The Company believes that it
has meritorious defenses in these suits and that the
litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition or results of operations.  The
Company will vigorously defend these suits.  In June 1994, the
Company and several other carpet manufacturers
received grand jury subpoenas from the Antitrust Division of the
United States Department of Justice relating to
an investigation of the industry.  The Company believes that once
this investigation is completed it will not have a
material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or
results of operations.
     The Company has entered into several capitalized leases for
machinery and equipment, including computer
equipment, at a cost of $49,415,000 at July 2, 1994 and
$37,644,000 at July 3, 1993.  These assets are amortized
on a straight-line basis over the lease terms and amortization is
included in depreciation expense.  Accumulated
amortization of capital lease cost was $30,926,000 and
$25,219,000 at July 2, 1994 and July 3, 1993, respectively.
The related obligations are included in long-term debt (Note 2).
The Company also leases warehouses and showroom
space, customer service centers and certain equipment under
operating leases.
     At July 2, 1994, future minimum lease payments for all
capital and operating leases exceeding one year
were:<PAGE>




                                        Capital        Operating    Total Future
                                         Leases          Leases       Payments

  1995                               $  8,036,000    $ 20,128,000    $28,164,000

  1996                                  3,473,000      12,948,000     16,421,000

  1997                                  2,109,000       8,729,000     10,838,000

  1998                                    875,000       6,299,000      7,174,000

  1999                                    171,000       2,954,000      3,125,000

  Total payments                       14,664,000    $ 51,058,000    $65,722,000

  Less: amount representing interest    1,863,000

  Present value of capitalized lease
     payments with a weighted average
     interest rate of 8.25%            12,801,000


Rental payments under noncancelable operating leases were
$28,840,000, $25,422,000 and  $16,537,000  in 1994,
1993 and 1992, respectively.


                               17<PAGE>


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Shaw Industries, Inc.

Note 6 Acquisitions
     On May 29, 1992, the Company acquired Salem Carpet Mills, Inc.
("Salem") in accordance with the terms of a merger agreement
announced on February 9, 1992.  Pursuant to the terms of the
merger, former Salem shareholders not electing to receive cash
received .363 (unadjusted) of a share of the Company's common stock for each
share of Salem common stock owned immediately prior to the merger.
The aggregate value of the Company's common stock exchanged for the
Salem common stock was $69,685,000.  The holders of approximately
3% of Salem's common shares elected to receive cash of $7.98 per
common share in the merger totalling approximately $2,100,000.
     The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase
transaction, and accordingly, the results of operations of Salem
have been included in the accompanying financial statements since
May 30, 1992.  The purchase price was allocated to assets and
liabilities based on their estimated fair value as of the date of
the acquisition.  The excess of the consideration paid over the
estimated fair value of net assets acquired was
$38,843,000 and has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized on
the straight-line basis over 40 years.  The fair value of assets
acquired and liabilities assumed was $158,833,000 and $125,860,000,
respectively.  The following table summarizes on a pro forma basis
the consolidated results of operations as though Salem had been
acquired on June 30, 1991 (000's except per share data):


                                                          Unaudited
                                                          Year Ended
                                                          June 27, 1992

Net Sales                                                 $ 2,097,836

Net Income                                                $    55,487

Earnings Per Common Share -
     Primary and Fully Diluted                            $       .43


     On September 25, 1992, the Company acquired Amoco Fabrics and
Fibers Company's ("Amoco Fibers") polypropylene carpet fiber
manufacturing facilities located in Andalusia, Alabama, and
Bainbridge, Georgia, and inventories for approximately $91,606,000
in cash.  The Company is now producing polypropylene carpet fiber
at these facilities for both its own use and for sale to other
manufacturers.  The acquisition has been accounted for as a
purchase transaction, and accordingly, the results of operations of
Amoco Fibers have been included in the Company's financial
statements since September 26, 1992.
     On March 31, 1993,  the Company acquired all of the
outstanding stock of Kosset Carpets, Ltd., Bradford, England for
approximately $19,043,000 in cash.  The acquisition has been
accounted for as a purchase transaction, and accordingly, the
results of operations of Kosset have been included in the
accompanying financial statements since April 1, 1993.
     On July 12, 1993, the Company formed a joint venture through
which it acquired an interest in Capital Carpet Industries, Pty.,
Ltd., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and Invicta Group Industries,
Pty., Ltd., Braybrook, Victoria, Australia (together, "CCI"),
enabling the Company to participate in a government-supported
rationalization of the Australian carpet industry.  On November 4,
1993, the Company acquired the remaining interest in the joint
venture.  Until November 4, 1993, the investment was accounted for
using the equity method, and accordingly, the Company included its
share of CCI's income in other income.  Subsequent to November 4,
1993, the results of operations of CCI are included in the
accompanying financial statements.
     On September 10, 1993, the Company acquired Abingdon Carpets,
Gwent, Wales.  Abingdon is a British producer of medium-priced
tufted carpets and carpet yarns.  The acquisition has been
accounted for as a purchase transaction, and accordingly, the
results of operations of Abingdon are included in the accompanying
financial statements since September 10, 1993.
     On May 31, 1994, the Company entered into an agreement to form
a joint venture with Grupo Industrial Alfa, S.A. de C.V. of
Monterrey, Mexico, for the manufacture, distribution and marketing
of carpets, rugs and related products in Mexico and South America.
The Company acquired a fifty-one percent interest in Terza, S.A. de
C.V., and accordingly, the subsidiary is included in consolidation
at July 2, 1994 and the results of operations of Terza are included
in the accompanying financial statements since May 31, 1994.
     The fiscal 1994 acquisitions did not have a material effect on
the Company's results of operations.

                               18<PAGE>


<TABLE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Shaw Industries, Inc.


Note 7   Information About the Company's Foreign Operations
     The following information is presented regarding the Company's
foreign operations for the year ended July 2, 1994. Foreign operations
for fiscal years 1993 and 1992 were immaterial.   (000's omitted)

<S>                                  <C>           <C>         <C>              <C>
                                                               Adjustments
                                                                   and
                                       Domestic     Foreign    Eliminations     Consolidated


Sales to unaffiliated customers      $2,417,469    $212,565    $     --           $2,630,034



Operating profit                     $  224,207    $  8,621    $     --           $  232,828

Interest expense, net                                                                (25,154)

Miscellaneous income, net                                                              4,326

   Income before income taxes                                                     $  212,000



Identifiable assets                  $1,396,946    $318,409    $(33,207)          $1,682,148




     Sales and transfers between geographic areas and export
sales are not material.    Operating profit is total
revenue less operating expenses.  In computing operating profit,
none of the following items have been added or
deducted:  interest expense, miscellaneous income, net income
taxes and the extraordinary item related to early
retirement of debt.

     Identifiable assets are those assets of the Company that are
identified with the operations in each geographic
area, including goodwill.



</TABLE>


                               19<PAGE>

<TABLE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                Shaw Industries, Inc.



Note 8  Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
           Summarized quarterly financial data (000's except per share amounts) for 1994, 1993 and 1992 are as follows:

<S>                                <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>
                                                                      1994 Quarters
                                        First               Second              Third               Fourth

Net Sales                          $      649,516      $      638,173      $      620,126      $      722,219
Gross Profit                              137,301             129,694             126,198             165,926
Net Income                                 34,096              29,272              25,325             40,479*
Earnings Per Share  -
   Primary and Fully Diluted                 0.24                0.20                0.17               0.28*


                                                                      1993 Quarters
                                        First               Second              Third               Fourth

Net Sales                          $      546,822      $      585,395      $      519,318      $      669,275
Gross Profit                              108,714             114,889             100,507             145,574
Net Income                                 21,815              24,540              16,596              37,672
Earnings Per Share  -
   Primary and Fully Diluted                 0.16                0.18                0.12                0.26


                                                                      1992 Quarters
                                        First               Second              Third               Fourth

Net Sales                          $      436,817      $      410,723      $      403,948      $      499,797
Gross Profit                               78,930              76,449              69,934             101,021
Net Income                                 13,179              12,526               8,891              23,449
Earnings Per Share-
   Primary and Fully Diluted**               0.12                0.10                0.07                0.18



 *The fourth quarter net income and per share amounts include the effect of an extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt of $3,363,000 or $.02 per share, net of applicable tax benefit.

**The sum of the 1992 quarterly net earnings per share amounts is different from the annual net earnings per share
amounts because of differences in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in the
quarterly and annual computations.


</TABLE>



                               20<PAGE>

Report of Independent Public Accountants

To the Shareholders of Shaw Industries, Inc.:


     We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets
of Shaw Industries, Inc. (a Georgia
corporation) and subsidiaries as of July 2, 1994 and July 3, 1993
and the related consolidated statements of income,
shareholders' investment and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended July 2, 1994.  These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements based on our audits.
     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards.  Those standards require
that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation.  We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Shaw Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of July 2,
1994 and July 3, 1993 and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended July 2, 1994 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.


Arthur Andersen LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
August 8, 1994


                               21


                                                         EXHIBIT 21


       The only subsidiaries of the Registrant are Shaw Transport,
Inc., a Georgia corporation, Shaw Financial Services, Inc., a
Georgia corporation, Carpets International, PLC., a United Kingdom
corporation, Capital Carpet Industries, Pty., Ltd., an Australian
corporation and Terza, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation.

                                                   EXHIBIT 23


              CONSENT  OF  INDEPENDENT  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
of our reports included and incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K
into the Company's previously filed Registration Statement File No. 33-45089.


Arthur Andersen LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
September 28, 1994


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<RECEIVABLES>                              386,068,000
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                                          0
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