Carpenter Joins Kronotex Sales Team

Barnwell, SC, October 24, 2006--Laminate flooring manufacturer Kronotex USA appoints Shane Carpenter to its sales team as director of national sales. Carpenter, who joined Kronotex in July, is a “life-timer” in the flooring industry with over 20 years of experience, most recently having served as director of marketing in the southwest for Mohawk. In Carpenter’s role, he will focus on growing the business nationally to achieve increased sales and continuing to build the Kronotex name brand. “Shane is a great addition to our team," said Ken Peden, Kronotex USA Executive Vice President. “His experience in the flooring industry, combined with his vision of Kronotex’s long term sales goals made him an excellent candidate for this position.”