Glenn Schatzel is no longer with Formica. No background as to the how or why is known at this time, and inquiries will need to go to Kate Elmer, who is the A&D Manager in the Northeastern region. Her info is in the RepSearch database.
Announcements
The ZOLATONE coatings brand has ended operations. The parent company of ZOLATONE also owns SCUFFMASTER, which remains in operation and has many similar products.
The parent company of Ceramic Technics has acquired Stone Source. The practical result of this will be that depending on the firm, both groups will be represented by a single rep - Tara Gardiner, Nancy Burns, or Tom Shiner.
The long-time, well respected and almost universally liked rep, Scott Brogan passed away in May of this year. While no official news is available, it is assumed that his veneer and glass lines will no longer be available.
Amy Smeigh is no longer with Best Tile. The circumstances of departure are not known, nor have we heard if Amy has taken a new position. The point of contact for A&D inquiries in the mean time should be directed to LEE DAVIS.
Schluter is hosting a major CEU (4 AIA/IDCEC credits) even taking place over a couple of days. For details, please see below.
Andrew Taylor and Mosaic Tile Company have parted ways. For the time being, Washington DC firms are encouraged to contact Mike Bonnaure.
MATS INC. has changed their name to MATTER SURFACES; and has made some substantial changes to the representation for the different "brands" within the company. The entrance flooring brand that is best knows as MATS INC, is changing its branding to ARRIVAL by MATTER SURFACES. …
Their combined cladding products will create innovative products with sustainability as a focus.
Ann Kerstetter is the new sales representative in the area for Royal Mosa.
It has been confirmed that the Mohawk Group has discontinued its PIVOT POINT product line of PVC-FREE resilitent flooring. No reason behind the change was announced.