Joy Klein

CHICAGO, January 11, 2008 –Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has announced the promotion of Joy Klein to the position of Director of National Accounts effective January 1, 2008. Klein is charged with oversight of all aspects of the company’s National Account Program for the US Market.

“Joy has shown outstanding leadership and initiative during her tenure with us, and we are excited to promote her to this important role within our operations,” said Jeanne Nichols, vice president for TransCeramica, the sales and marketing arm of GranitiFiandre for the United States.

Klein has been associated with GranitiFiandre since 1998 and was quickly promoted to various management positions, including hospitality division manager and national accounts manager.

“I am very excited to oversee all aspects of our national accounts, which are such an important part of our business plan. During the past ten years, I have been involved in the development of our national account programs and have cultivated a vision of how to take our programs to the next level,” said Klein.

“With our Italian and US produced product offerings and US distribution centers, I see no limit to our growth potential, and more importantly, to our ability to meet our customer needs. This new role will allow me to continue to manage and develop the details that make our programs so successful,” she adds.

Klein holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Finance and Italian Language from Florida State University and an MBA in Leadership, Marketing and International Business from the University of South Florida.

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 www.granitifiandreusa.com.