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Gerflor strengthens with acquisition of US sports surfacing company

By Jason Holland 20 Nov 2014

Supplier: Gerflor Ltd

Gerflor's sports product range is set to expand

Flooring specialist Gerflor has completed the acquisition of the US sports surfacing company Connor Sport Court International.

The move brings three leading brands – Connor, Sport Court and Taraflex – together under one flagship group.

Gerflor said the acquisition will not only expand its global reach and sports product range portfolio, but the combined resources of the two companies would allow it to offer “more innovative solutions and improved services”.

Connor Sport Court International is known for building systems for a variety of top sports associations, including basketball’s NBA and FIBA.

Bertrand Chammas, CEO of the Gerflor Group, said the move was a “major step forward” in strengthening the company’s sales footprint in North America, while Ron Cerny, CEO of Connor Sport Court International, acknowledged it was a “great fit for both companies”.

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Gerflor Ltd

With more than 70 years’ experience of innovation driven by substantial investment in research and development, Gerflor is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of vinyl flooring. Gerflor offers a range of solutions suitable for a variety of markets, for both refurbishment and new build projects which includes; education, industry, offices, healthcare, retail, hospitality and sport. Durable, high performing, inspiring, environmentally-friendly solutions are reinforced by dedicated customer, technical and service support teams and a quality assured installer partnership network.

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