Tarkett Sports’ Indoor Division Grows as Warthan Associates Join North American Distribution Network

MONTREAL, CANADA (November 17th 2009) – Warthan-smallerTarkett Sports’ Indoor Division solidifies its position in the South East and Mid Atlantic regions with Warthan Associates’ decision to distribute all 5 of Tarkett Sports’ indoor sports flooring products.

Warthan Associates, with offices in Virginia and Florida and over 35 years of experience in selling and installing sports surfaces, consistently ranks as the most trusted and successful indoor sports flooring company in their territory.  In joining Tarkett Sports’ Indoor Division, Warthan Associates’ President Chad Warthan is extremely excited about the future. “As the leader in sports flooring, it is our responsibility as a company to ensure that our customers are always provided with the best and most innovative sports flooring options. Tarkett Sports, with their history of quality and innovation, encompass everything that we have been looking for in a manufacturer. Their comprehensive product offering allows us to take on an even greater consultative approach, while each one of their sports flooring solutions has been designed with unique features to improve on the sports experience, maintenance requirements, installation process, design opportunities and warranty protection.”    

Stephane Leudet de la Valle, VP of Tarkett Sports’ Indoor Division is delighted yet not surprised by Warthan Associates’ decision. “Tarkett Sports’ Indoor Division and Warthan Associates share the same core values. We are both focused on complete customer satisfaction. With our forward thinking approach to sports flooring, we produced a complete and inventive offering of solutions that give each customer new and exciting options. Warthan has continuously proven to be the best in their business and we look forward to a long and successful distributor relationship with them.” Warthan will distribute Tarkett Sports’ indoor sports flooring in MD, DC, DE, VA, WV, KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, AL and FL.

Tarkett Sports, the largest and most reliable entity in the sports surfacing industry works closely with you in order to provide a customized solution for any and all your sports surfacing needs. The Tarkett Sports surfacing range includes traditional and innovative hardwood and synthetic basketball, volleyball and multi-purpose gymnasium courts, weight room and floor protection systems, indoor and outdoor running tracks and its world-renowned FieldTurf brand of artificial turf.

All Tarkett Sports surfaces are developed, produced and installed with a concentration on sustainability and a commitment to protecting the environment, providing additional LEED contribution opportunities for customers. The company calls this focus on sustainability and the environment ‘Environmental Intelligence’ and all company personnel strive to exemplify this philosophy in all aspects of the business. 

For more information please contact:

Sean Adelsohn

Marketing Manager

Tarkett Sports Indoor Division

800-724-2969

Sean.Adelsohn@tarkettsports.com

www.tarkettsportsindoor.com

www.warthan.com