SOUTH FLORIDA – Cikel America, the U.S.-based sales and marketing division of the world’s largest vertically-integrated manufacturer of exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring, has released a written statement from Cikel Group president Mr. Jose Pereira Dias in celebration of the FSC Chain of Custody certified exotic manufacturers 33 years in operation on August 23, 2010.

In his remarks, Pereira Dias mentions several of the core principles that have been the driving force behind the success and longevity of the Cikel Group. These guiding values are exemplified here by Cikel America’s sales force and manifested with the quality of its FSC certified, SCS-CoC exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring. The decisions and actions of the Cikel Group in Brazil to seek distinction as the responsible choice for exotic hardwood has never been more important than it is today. Cikel America provides U.S. wood flooring dealers exotic hardwood from Brazil in solid and engineered collections that guarantees each customer what they offer is in full compliance with the Lacey Act. In addition to peace of mind for dealers, Cikel America exotic Brazilian hardwood drives demand with architects, interior designers and specification pros seeking products for LEED building or LEED for Homes. George Celtrick, head of sales for Cikel America, referred to the Cikel Group’s 33 years in operation as “simply impressive” and pointed to the leadership of Pereira Dias, as well as the “innovative culture and true passion” of the entire Pereira Dias family as reasons for the milestone.

“Looking back on the journey we are proud of our accomplishments, the obstacles we’ve overcome and the partnerships we’ve developed all over the world,” said Pereira Dias, president of Cikel Group. “We reflect on our history and the growth we’ve enjoyed and look ahead to continuing on this path as one of the main objectives for the future. Growth, innovation and productivity are words that move this company and all of those who are a part of it. We intend to continue to develop and stimulate research, pushing new initiatives that value human capital and protect the environment. Cikel is far more than a corporation. Cikel is a family.”

Attached please find the full statement released by Cikel Group president Mr. Jose Pereira Dias.

Cikel has 1.2 million acres of privately owned and FSC managed forests in Brazil, and is a leading manufacturer of exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring. Cikel America supplies U.S. wood flooring dealers exotic Brazilian hardwood that has FSC Chain of Custody certification from the forests to the final product. Cikel America is a member of the National Wood Flooring Association and the Forest Stewardship Council. FMI: Cikel America LLC – 8300 NW 53rd St., Miami, Florida 33166. Email George Celtrick at gceltrick@cikel.com.br. Call 800.971.7896. www.cikel.com.