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| Date | 12/18/2008 10:48:43 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | CHICAGO, December 15, 2008 – Chicago-based Trans Ceramica, a GranitiFiandre Company, has selected Eugenio Megna to manage their Chicago sales team as they initiate a renewed retail business development plan for the midwest... |
| Article | CHICAGO, December 15, 2008 – Chicago-based Trans Ceramica, a GranitiFiandre Company, has selected Eugenio Megna to manage their Chicago sales team as they initiate a renewed retail business development plan for the midwest. “We are fortunate to have Megna with his successful distribution and retail experience join our company during a time of renewed focus on our midwest retail business development,” said Jeanne Nichols, vice president—sales and marketing for GranitiFiandre in the U.S. “We believe the interest and demand for our innovative, sustainable products throughout the midwest has been largely untapped and the timing is right for this initiative.” As Chicago sales manager, Megna will manage the existing Chicago sales team, consisting of three territory managers, and will spearhead the company’s dealer programs throughout the Midwest. Megna brings significant experience to his new position having previously worked for four years as the branch manager for Chicago-based Richetti Group, where his primary focus was distribution and retail development. “Guarding the high quality reputation of GranitiFiandre is my utmost consideration as I create targets and establish ambitions with my new team,” said Megna. “In the short term, I want to jumpstart the sales indicators and increase the numbers. In the one-year range, I plan to install a strong focus on retailers and account development. Over the five-year range, I want to strengthen the current team with additions to the sales staff directed toward the Chicago effort,” said Megna regarding goals and objectives for his new position. The current Chicago-area sales team includes territory managers David Daniels, Sean Murphy, and Anita Pralija. GranitiFiandre is experiencing sustained growth and increased market share in the U.S., especially within the commercial market segment where many projects are already funded and in the works for the remainder of 2008 and into 2009. GranitiFiandre’s U.S. staff totals nearly 35 and includes two executive managers, a key account director, a national account manager, 2 distribution managers, 12 regional/territory managers, and 4 special project managers that work in conjunction with 34 independent American distributors and 3 direct distribution territories. About GranitiFiandre Founded in 1961 in Castellarano, Italy, GranitiFiandre has for decades supplied global customers with the highest quality selection of fine architectural surfacing products. With international facilities in Italy, Germany, and the United States, as well as a global distribution network, GranitiFiandre is equipped to address product needs for an array of architectural and design situations. The company’s United States operations are managed through Trans Ceramica with American headquarters based in the Chicago area. Dedication to a healthy and safe environment is an important part of GranitiFiandre’s history, and the company proudly continues the tradition of environmental leadership at its United States facility. Significant investments in materials usage efficiency, air quality protection, water resource management and energy efficiency are the hallmarks of GranitiFiandre’s corporate stewardship. For more information, visit granitifiandreusa.com. |