Kraus USA appoints Dave Mumford as its New President

CLARION, PA, Sept. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - The Kraus Group of Companies (Kraus Group), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Mumford as President of its US division, Kraus USA.

Originally joining the Kraus Group when the US division was run under the name of Source, Dave has been with the company for 30 years. He began his career as a territory sales representative, served as a regional sales manager, and in 2002 was promoted to the Vice-President of US Sales where he built a strong sales force of over 75 sales representatives. Dave's extensive history with the Kraus brand and collection of flooring solutions equips him to be able to lead the US division of Kraus to success.

"Dave Mumford is a tireless champion of customer service, and with his extensive knowledge and experience in the flooring industry, I am looking forward to seeing him take Kraus USA to the next level of growth", reports Steve Malinowski, President and CEO of the Kraus Group of Companies. "Dave has exhibited tremendous dedication and belief in the new Kraus, and I am very pleased to be able to make this announcement today."

''The improvements that have been demonstrated by the new management team at Kraus has created an exciting time of incredible potential for Kraus", said Dave Mumford, President of Kraus USA. "I look forward to taking on the responsibilities and challenges as President of the US division."

Headquartered in Clarion, Pennsylvania, Kraus USA is the American sales and distribution division of the Kraus Group which services over 7,500 retail dealers across the United States.

About Kraus:

The Kraus Group is one of the largest integrated carpet and flooring manufacturers and distributors in North America with facilities throughout Canada, USA and Australia. Established in 1959, the Group has grown from a sole manufacturing facility to a multinational distributor servicing approximately 10,000 customers in both the residential and commercial flooring markets. Kraus was acquired by Re:Capital Canada, the Canadian investment arm of UK based Hilco Capital in June 2012.

SOURCE: Kraus Group of Companies

Sheila Berg
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