Gerflor Ramps Up Conservation Effort

Gerflor, a global leader in the design and manufacture of vinyl resilient floor coverings, recently announced its Sample Reuse Program exclusively through its website at www.gerflor-us.com. By visiting the environment section of the website, visitors can print off a prepaid U.S. postage label and return Gerflor vinyl flooring samples to its Atlanta office for reuse and redistribution. The Sample Reuse Program aims to reduce environmental impact and creates a new way to achieve sustainable results.

“For more than 20 years, Gerflor has been committed to the concept of creating environmentally friendly products by making the strategic decision to place ‘green' issues at the top of its agenda,” said Alan Fennell, president of commercial flooring. “The Sample Reuse Program is yet another way we show our commitment to the environment and further extends our leadership in developing sustainability practices.”

“When designing a space, we use samples to convey concepts or ideas to colleagues and clients,” said Robyn Dubick, interior designer, CR Goodman Associates. “With Gerflor’s new Sample Reuse Program, we have the opportunity to return unused samples that will ultimately help conserve natural resources and reduce the negative impact on the environment.”

Steps for mailing samples back to Gerflor:
• Print off the prepaid United States Postage label and instructions
• Pack the samples back into the original packaging or other box/envelope
• Give package to your mail delivery person or drop it off at the nearest post office

Gerflor has the largest collection of commercial vinyl flooring products in the world, with offerings ideally suited for health care, education, retail, corporate, and public spaces. Founded in 1937 and headquartered near Lyon, France, Gerflor provides unique product and design solutions and is present in 100 countries around the globe with more than 1,700 employees.

Gerflor Extends Market Reach In U.S.

The flooring company has established exclusive agreements with numerous sales representatives to extend its reach within the U.S. resilient flooring market.

“We are pleased to work with Gerflor whose trusted reputation in providing quality flooring and cutting edge designs is matched only by their product innovation,” said Al Buchholz of Buchholz Associates in Chicago. “When a job calls for aesthetic resilient flooring that is durable, hygienic and sustainable, Gerflor is an excellent choice.”

With the exclusive agreements, Gerflor has added the following companies to its distributor network: Action Commercial Sales of Orange, CA becomes the exclusive representative of Southern California; Buchholz Associates of Chicago, IL becomes the exclusive representative of Illinois; Hi Tec Flooring of Houston, TX becomes the exclusive representative of east Texas and Oklahoma; Indiana Carpet Decorators of Indianapolis, IN becomes the exclusive representative of Indiana; and Spartan Surfaces of Lancaster, PA becomes the exclusive representative of Delaware, Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC.

About Gerflor
Gerflor has the largest collection of commercial vinyl flooring products in the world, with innovative offerings ideally suited to the, healthcare, education sports, retail, leisure, corporate and industrial sectors. Founded in 1937 and headquartered near Lyon, France, Gerflor provides unique product and design solutions and is present in more than 90 countries around the globe with over 1500 employees. Gerflor's environmental record includes 'A' rated Green Guide (BRE) certification, outstanding whole life cycle performance, as well as full compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.