Arborite Announces New American Acquisition

ArboriteArborite, a Montreal-based manufacturer of high pressure laminate (HPL) and subsidiary of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, is acquiring Lamin-Art, Inc., a decorative surfaces brand based in Chicago (Schaumburg, Ill.) Previously a private-held company, Kevin Geijer, a 16-year Wilsonart veteran, has been appointed general manager of Lamin-Art.

“The Lamin-Art business model nests beautifully into our brand strategy,” said Salvatore Rivera, president of Arborite. “Lamin-Art has earned a distinctive brand cachet in the commercial interior design markets. Their unique offering allows us to provide even more design and product choice to customers.”

“Lamin-Art is proud of our exceptional employees and the loyal customers we’ve earned over more than 50 years,” said Donald Krog, former owner and president of Lamin-Art. “Together with Arborite’s resources and expertise, the business will continue to evolve and grow.”

The acquisition is expected to finalized by the end of May 2016.

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