Tarkett Names Southern Tile New Distributor

Houston, TX, May 8, 2007--Tarkett Commercial announced today that Southern Tile Distributors Inc., a key distributor of Tarkett products for many years, will immediately begin distributing the complete line of Azrock by Tarkett commercial flooring in the majority of the state of Virginia, the outer banks area of North Carolina and the eastern shore of Maryland.

“The Azrock line compliments our existing product offering, and enhances the support we offer to architects, designers, commercial installers, dealers and contractors,” said Scott Wilhoit, vice president sales of Southern Tile Distributors Inc. “Our customers continue to recognize the overall value and savings we offer through convenience, selection, efficiency, dependability and personalized service. We are confident we will increase specifications of Azrock’s diverse commercial flooring line.”

“Over the years, Tarkett Commercial has found Southern Tile to be a strong distribution partner,” added Joe Jared, vice president business development of Tarkett Commercial. “We are confident they can achieve new levels of success by offering the complete line of Azrock products and providing excellent service throughout the channel.”
Southern Tile is a wholesale distributor of commercial floor covering products, installation supplies, sundries and carpet products headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. Founded in 1953, Southern Tile continues to be a family-owned business that focuses on the values of honesty, integrity, fairness, respect and leadership in its dealings with manufacturers, customers and employees. Southern Tile offers two key warehouse facilities, one in Norfolk and one in Richmond, Virginia.