Miami, FL—Cikel America LLC, the North American subsidiary of one the world's largest vertically integrated FSC certified forest products manufacturers, has appointed Mark Kolbe to the position of Regional Manager for New England and Upstate New York, including the Bronx and Westchester County. Prior to joining Cikel, Kolbe worked for seven years in a similar capacity as an outside sales representative for Hoboken Floors.

“I’m proud to be a part of the Cikel team,” said Kolbe. “It’s exciting to represent an FSC certified company that owns and properly maintains a large portion of Brazilian forest. Cikel’s compelling “green” story, quality products and price points are being received with open arms throughout the US marketplace.”

Cikel's parent company in Brazil owns more than one million acres of FSC managed forests and has garnered international acclaim for its work relative to environmental responsibilities. The firm has an ongoing commitment in making technological advancements and investments to Total Quality Control from the forest-to-the-floor… and, to maintain competitiveness within the global marketplace both today and tomorrow. Cikel America is a member of the National Wood Flooring Association and the Forest Stewardship Council.

For more information, please contact Cikel America LLC – 8300 NW 53rd. St., Miami, Florida 33166 - 1.800.971.7896 - www.cikel.com.