Peden Resigns COO Post at Kronotex

Barnwell, SC, Jan. 11, 2010--Kronotex USA said that Ken Peden has resigned his position as chief operating officer.

Peden joined Kronotex USA in May of 2006 and was a key player in establishing distribution of the Formica Flooring brand throughout the US. 

“Ken has been a tremendous asset to us over the last four years,” said Norm Voss, Kronotex USA president and CEO.

In response to Peden’s resignation, Travis Bass has been promoted to the position of executive vice president of sales and marketing.  A long-time employee of Kronotex USA, Bass has been an officer of the corporation since its founding in the US in 2000.  He most recently served as vice president of national accounts.

In addition, Shane Carpenter has been promoted to vice president of the Kronotex brand, and Fred Giuggio has been promoted to vice president of the Formica Flooring brand.