Hazleton, PA, September 21, 2005--Effective November 1, 2005, Forbo Flooring North America will have a 3-5% price increase on all products and sundry items. The increase was brought on by an increase in production costs, transportation costs and fuel costs.
All Flagship Dealers and Distributors were sent this notification in writing on September 19, 2005.
In addition to the price increase, Forbo Flooring North America will change its stock position on some of the vinyl sheet floor covering products. The following vinyl products will be available as non-stocked items in the US with a lead time of 6-8 weeks: Eternal Form Starchip, Eternal Form Sparkle and TractionStep. This will allow Forbo to maintain higher levels of inventory on high turnover items in their vinyl collection.
Forbo will be launching their new Comfort Program Product collection in November as well. This program will include Marmoleum Decibel, Quartz Decibel and Eternal Wood Decibel. These products are specifically marketed for Class rooms, Long-term care facilities, Nurses stations, Libraries, Corridors, and Exhibition Areas.
In January 2006, Forbo will introduce Forza, a homogeneous vinyl sheet product. This will offer a homogeneous alternative to the other vinyl collections carried by Forbo Flooring in North America.
