Farnham, Quebec, Nov. 20— Domco Tarkett has reorganized its resilient operations and formed two separate divisions, Domco Tarkett Commercial and Domco Tarkett Residential.

“This initiative will help the company focus more precisely on our two different customer channels, which target the retail and contract markets respectively,” said Ulf Mattsson, Domco Tarkett's president and CEO.

Gilles de Beaumont has been named president of Domco Tarkett Commercial, which will be based at the manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. Domco Tarkett Residential will have its sales & marketing headquarters in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Jan Lembregts will head up this division and operate out of Farnham, Quebec, where the sheet vinyl manufacturing facility is located.

“In the current difficult economic environment, the profitability of our resilient business has not reached acceptable levels,” said Mattsson. “The changes announced today are a reaction to this reality. Our company has always responded swiftly to the markets we serve, an ongoing commitment that has helped us become the second largest hard surface flooring manufacturer in North America."

The company will maintain its two brands and will continue to invest in both Tarkett and Domco distribution. “We are committed to our two step distribution system and firmly believe that our success is dependent on the success of our distributors,” Mattsson said.

Mattsson also indicated that the new structure will consolidate responsibility and decision making, as each division will take charge of all aspects of operations, from manufacturing to customer satisfaction. Additionally, the formation of separate divisions will improve Domco Tarkett’s speed to market and will facilitate innovation.

“Concentrating our resources in this way will allow us to secure a greater market share and realize the full potential of our product lines in North America,” said Mattsson.

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