Issue Date:3/17/2003
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Issue Date:3/17/2003
Hardwood Floors E-News Monday, March 17, 2003 Issue 207 Next issue published March 31, 2003 Deadline for items: March 20, 2003 Send news to [email protected]
Manufacturer News Tembec's (Huntsville, Ont.) Huntsville flooring plant has achieved ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System certification. The plant also has SWO (Safe Workplace Ontario) certification; ISO 14001 Environmental Management Program certification; and FSC certification, making it the only North American wood flooring manufacturer with safety, environmental and quality management third-party certification, the company says.
Lenmar (Baltimore) parent company Wattyl U.S. is closing its Chicago manufacturing facility and moving production to its Baltimore and Edgewater, Fla., facilities in order to streamline manufacturing. The company has approved a major investment upgrading the Baltimore facility to accommodate increased production of its Coronado paint products and to support the expanded manufacturing of Lenmar products. The company also plans to open a state-of-the-art distribution center in Chicago to improve service to its Midwest customers.
Bostik Findley Flooring Group (Middleton, Mass.) now offers an "Ease-of-Application Warranty," covering the workability of Bostik Hardwood Products' finish products. In the event that the products do not apply as designed, the company will reimburse the cost of sanding and refinishing the floor. Bostik Marketing Manager Robert McNamara says the warranty is "a first ever" in the industry.
People News Erickson's Flooring and Supply (Ferndale, Mich.) has appointed Heidi DeRubbo merchandising/marketing coordinator. DeRubbo will oversee all claims and cooperative advertising. In addition, Michelle Ruzycki will be coordinating Erickson's promotional and marketing programs as marketing coordinator. To contact DeRubbo or Ruzycki, call 248/543-9663.
Columbia Flooring (Danville, Va.) has hired Derick Brink as marketing services manager. Brink is responsible for merchandising and product communications materials, managing Columbia's presence at industry events and managing the company's Web site. Brink recently was marketing services manager at Armstrong World Industries.
Job Watch Erickson's Flooring and Supply, a leading wood flooring distributor, is looking for someone to aggressively represent Dayton, Ohio, and Cincinnati markets. Experience is a plus. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits. For more information, contact Greg at [email protected].
Mel Hollis seeks a challenging position in sales. Hollis has 18 years of experience in the installation and finishing of gym, commercial and residential wood floors, and seven years' experience in technical sales marketing. Contact him at 15802 Tumbling Rapids, Houston, TX 77084, call 281/550-0063 or e-mail [email protected].
A hardwood flooring molder technician/shop foreman is sought to set up and operate high-speed flooring molders. Knowledge of both Spanish and English is a must, and experience is required. Call 815/356-9490 for more information.
Preverco Inc. (St. Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec) is seeking two account managers to join the company's expanding sales team. The first position is based in Vancouver and will cover the British Columbia market. The second position will be based in Calgary or Edmonton and will cover the Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba markets. Candidates should send a résumé by fax or e-mail to the attention of Marie-Claude Perreault at 418/878-8931 or [email protected].
NWFA Member Services Footlik & Associates is the resource to help you determine whether your facilities need to be expanded, replaced or reorganized. The company can help you and your staff implement changes that will improve quality, productivity and profits. NWFA members receive up to one hour of free help, including telephone consulting or telephone evaluation. Call Bob Footlik at 847/328-5644 or visit www.footlik.com.