Kronotex Names Kelley CEO

Barnwell, SC, June 4, 2012 – Kronotex USA said that president and CEO Norm Voss plans to retire and George R. Kelley will take his place beginning July 1.

Voss will remain with the company as a member of the board of directors and continue to be actively involved in future expansion, investment and raw material sourcing activities for the company’s parent, the Swiss Krono Group.

Kelley is a former president and CEO of Pergo North America and president and CEO of two specialty metal companies, Bohler Uddeholm Specialty Metals and Zapp USA.

“The succession planning process for Mr. Voss’s retirement began last fall and was concluded when Mr. Kelley recently became available to assume the positions of president and CEO,” said Andreas Böttger, Swiss Krono Group COO.

Voss spent 44 years in the wood panel and laminate business