Tarkett announces partnership with Reader's Wholesale Distributors

SOLON, OH, JANUARY 10, 2022Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has announced it has entered into distribution partnerships with Reader’s Wholesale Distributors. Effective immediately, Reader’s will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio for both commercial and residential customers in the southern Texas, southern Louisiana and central and south Mississippi markets. This agreement expands Tarkett’s distribution network, enhancing the company’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of commercial and residential customers in these key geographies.

“This partnership between Tarkett and Reader’s supports our continued focus on driving long-term, sustainable growth through a strong and robust distributor network, while continuing to provide an outstanding customer experience in all markets we serve,” said Jeff Fenwick, president, Commercial Business, Tarkett North America.

Commenting on the news, Jason Surratt, president, Tarkett Residential, said, “We’re confident our customers will benefit from the great quality, service, and product knowledge and availability the Reader’s team is known for in the market and we’re thrilled to be working with them.”

Reader’s Wholesale will be inventorying Tarkett LVT, commercial and residential vinyl sheet, rubber tile, standard and premium wall base, finishing accessories, and more, helping them serve customers in all key segments, including Education, Workplace, Healthcare, Multi-Family and Single-Family Residential.

“Reader’s Wholesale is excited to join forces with a market leading brand like Tarkett,” said Adam Burke, President & CEO, Reader’s Wholesale. “We are proud of our 106 year history and look forward to combining that with Tarkett’s 140 years. Working together, we are confident in our ability to continue to provide great service to the flooring community in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.”

For more information about Tarkett and the company’s comprehensive range of flooring solutions and accessories, visit www.tarkettna.com
 

About Tarkett

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of € 2.6 billion in 2020. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has more than 12,000 employees and 33 industrial sites, and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design™ approach. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment B, ISIN: FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett.com