Hardwood Floors February/March 2025

BUSINESS BRIEFS

MANUFACTURER MEANDERINGS

Ecore International, manufacturer of QT Sound Insulation, has received a minority growth investment from General Atlantic through the firm’s BeyondNetZero climate growth fund. Kährs Americas announced the addition of Warren Avery as the new business development manager for national accounts. Lauzon has appointed Jean-Philippe Jacques as the company’s new chief financial officer. TANOS, global manufacturer of the

AHF Products ® has named Catherine Del Vecchio as vice president of marketing. AkzoNobel Wood Coatings launched the “It All Adds Up” campaign to raise awareness of the many opportunities and innovative ways that producers of wood products in North America can reduce waste, save energy, and reduce their carbon footprint – as well as improving operational efficiency in the process. Canlak Coatings Inc. has appointed Laura Posadas as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Jim Coccagno.

Warren Avery

Catherine Del Vecchio

Systainer® linkable case systems used by tradespeople to organize and store their tools and work equipment, launched a direct-to-consumer website in the United States.

Jean-Philippe Jacques

Laura Posadas

LP Building Solutions (LP) has expanded its partnership with the Forest Workforce Training Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to developing a skilled workforce for the nation’s forestry and forest products industries. LP Building Solutions (LP) expands its partnership

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Bjelin has announced a new partnership with Whiteriver Group, which designates the flooring supplier in Ireland as a national distributor for Bjelin’s hardened wood range, Woodura Planks.

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