June 30, 2008—In a move that broadens its range of hard surface commercial flooring offerings, Mannington Mills announced that it has acquired Burke Industries, a manufacturer of high-quality resilient-based products including rubber flooring tiles, wall base, treads and accessories.
In addition to product synergy, the companies have complementary histories as well as commitments to the future, noted Burke President and CEO Bob Pitman. The similarities in our corporate cultures and experiences are a big advantage, he said.
Tom Davis, President and CEO of Mannington Mills, agrees. Both companies rely on the value of being good people to do business with, which is exemplified not only with words, but with actions. Additionally, both companies have a strong commitment to environmental innovation and practices, closing the loop on our respective materials by developing new and improved ways for recycling the products we use and integrating a variety of recycle streams.
Davis said that Burke, based in San Jose, Calif., with a second facility in Eustis, Fla., will maintain its brand identity and become a Mannington subsidiary, and that operations at both locations will continue. No other terms of the acquisition were disclosed.
Mannington Mills is one of the largest flooring companies in North America. Burke Industries, Inc., manufactures and markets a broad line of resilient flooring products including rubber tile, wall base, stair treads, transitional moldings and adhesives.
