Toronto, OH, November 28, 2006--Lamwood Products and EGGER Retail Products today signed an exclusive agreement to market EGGER’S laminate floors in Canada and the United States under the brands e motion, Feelwood and Essentia-L. EGGER is one of the world’s largest producers of wood based products, with 15 plants across Europe and another scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Lamwood Products (1990) Limited, Toronto ON, is a leading North American supplier of flooring products best known for establishing the Kronopol brand in North America under the name “Kronopol Marketing”. “Lamwood’s success in establishing European flooring manufacturers in North America, and their service culture were key driving factors in our decision to partner with the company" said Stefan Pletzer, CEO of EGGER Retail Products.
According to Levana Schwartz, president & CEO of Lamwood Products, EGGER Retail Products’ innovative product lines and the company’s focus on consumer preferences made EGGER a natural partner in an increasingly competitive marketplace where quality and design are critical factors at the point of sale.
“We are extremely excited about the opportunity to offer our customers a true alternative to hardwood” said Paolo Zampieron, vice president of sales and marketing for Lamwood Products. “Compared to any laminate flooring available today, the EGGER products continue to push the boundaries and offer a quality floor that looks, feels and even sounds like real wood - at great value”. The e motion, Feelwood and Essentia-L brands, which feature a large variety of widths, colors and textures ranging from AC3 to AC5 abrasion classes, will officially launch at Surfaces 2007. These products will be available exclusively through Lamwood Products and Silverwood Flooring Inc., Lamwood’s commercial division catering to the construction trade.
For U.S. distribution opportunities, please contact John Austin at 519-200-1790 (jaustin@lamwoodproducts.com. In Canada, contact Paul Laporte at 888-272-3618 (paul@lamwoodproducts.com). For more information, visit www.eggerfloors.com.
