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Välinge Innovation North America Hires Business Development Manager

WFB Editors
Jul 24, 2024
Jim Cook, business development manager at Välinge Innovation.
Jim Cook, business development manager at Välinge Innovation.
Courtesy of Välinge

Välinge Innovation North America, Bjelin’s technology-focused sister company, hired Jim Cook as its business development manager.

The role will educate installers, retailers, distributors, and producers about the brand’s flooring technologies and projects.

Cook brings over 20 years of experience in the flooring industry, where he worked in flooring installation and luxury hardwood flooring sales.


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