Apr 27 2010
LG Hausys America, Inc. announces a new partnership with Shaw Industries, where Shaw becomes the sole North American distributor of LG Hausys commercial resilient flooring.
Commercial resilient flooring
According to Simon Hong, President of LG Hausys America, "The commercial resilient business represents a $1 billion opportunity. Whereas Armstrong and Mannington are currently the leaders, this partnership leverages LG Hausys' state-of-the-art research and development capabilities combined with Shaw's world-class distribution, sales and marketing functions. Via this strategic alliance, LG Hausys and Shaw together plan to assume a major leadership position within the United States and Canadian resilient commercial flooring markets in the next five years."
This commercial partnership will officially launch in June 2010, initially going to market via existing relationships and sales channels established by LG Hausys. This infrastructure is comprised of regional sales managers, sales agents and distributors.
Dave Thoresen, who has been Vice President of LG Hausys commercial flooring division, will be joining Shaw to manage the entire commercial resilient business operation. All business opportunities after the June partnership launch with Shaw should be communicated to Mr. Thoresen at: [email protected]. Prior to this launch, LG Hausys will continue to operate the business, and all communications should be addressed to Sang Lee, General Manager at LG Hausys America, Inc., at: [email protected].
This partnership will provide world-leading synergism via two major, cutting-edge organizations: LG Hausys' 50 years of product design and manufacturing excellence, combined with Shaw's legacy of innovative design, sustainability leadership and unmatched logistics network, will allow for radical change in the North American resilient industry.
Source: http://www.lghausys.com/