Mannington Buys Rubber Flooring Firm Burke

Salem, NJ, June 26, 2008 – Mannington Mills said it has acquired resilient manufacturer Burke Industries, a maker of rubber flooring tiles, wall base, treads, and accessories.

“The acquisition of Burke is the perfect fit with our strategic growth initiative to become a full-flooring resource for the contract sector,” said Jack Ganley, president of Mannington Commercial.

“Not only are we delighted to expand the range of flooring choices that we already offer to designers and architects, but we’re excited about the opportunities that the combined strengths of Mannington and Burke will create. We believe that by bringing increased flooring solutions to our customers, there is a strong shared future for both brands.”

Mannington CEO Tom Davis said that Burke, based in San Jose, Calif., with a second facility in Eustis, Fla., will maintain its brand identity and become a Mannington subsidiary, and that operations at both locations will continue. No other terms of the acquisition were disclosed.