Laufen Expands Sales, Marketing Department Hires Socias, Promotes SteedSteed, in becoming director of commercial sales for Laufen/USCT, will be responsible for national buying groups, national builders and the development of the complete commercial tile sales program. He has more than 14 years of experience in the ceramic tile industry with experience in regional sales and regional distribution operations in the Midwest and West Coast markets.

Steed has been with Laufen/USCT for the last three years as a regional sales manager for the Midwest region, and has widespread experience in handling accounts on a national level as well as promoting commercial products to architectural and design firms. For more information on Laufen or its products, call 800/758-8453. —Louis Iannaco