L. Fishman & Son Buys Pennsylvania Distributor

Baltimore, MD, Sept. 22, 2008--Commercial flooring distributor L. Fishman & Son Inc. has completed an agreement with Clark Continental, Inc. of Pittsburgh to purchase the assets and business of it’s Clark Flooring Solutions Division.

Clark has five branches in western Pennsylvania, Ohio and Northern West Virginia.

Both firms distribute leading brands of commercial flooring, flooring accessories (e.g. edgings, wall base, stair treads, corner guards, chair rail, etc.), adhesives, ceramic setting materials, sub floor prep, water proofing system, cushion, floor protection film, supplies, tools and education on maintenance.

“The addition of Clark Flooring Solutions will complement our existing business growth strategy and will give us an immediate foothold in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia market place,” said Bob Wagner, president of Fishman.

With the acquisition, Fishman will expand from 20 locations to 25 serving the mid-Atlantic and Southeastern part of the U.S.

Closing of the transaction is scheduled for November