BOLINGBROOK, IL (April 3, 2023) — Gerflor, a global leader in designing and manufacturing specialized flooring for sport, commercial and residential environments, announced that they had acquired SnapLock Industries, a key developer and manufacturer in the modular surface category.
Begun over 30 years ago, SnapLock helped create the modular surface industry with the brands SnapSports, RaceDeck, FastDeck, and SnapLock Dance, Tent & Event Floors. SnapLock has provided innovative and differentiated solutions that have transformed expectations of flooring surfaces, from garages and sports to dance and event spaces.
SnapLock adds to the industry-leading portfolio of sports surface brands within the Gerflor portfolio. With Taraflex, Sport Court®, Stagestep, and Connor Sports, Gerflor is the foundation for world-recognized athletic events, from the Olympics to NCAA® and world championships in basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. The combination of Gerflor innovation and SnapLock segment knowledge and manufacturing capabilities would lead to exciting new solutions that redefine customer’s expectations and experience with the floor.
“With SnapLock’s commitment to US-manufactured solutions and continual product improvements through in-house engineering expertise, this reconfirms Gerflor’s focus on value-added solutions in growing segments while expanding our operational footprint in the US,” stated Benjamin Bachman, CEO of Gerflor in North America. “Kerry and Jorgen Moller, co-founders of Snaplock, will continue, Kerry as a consultant and Jorgen as Managing Director of the company, and share their expertise and build a link to SnapLock’s entrepreneurial legacy and success.”
About Gerflor USA
Gerflor USA, the American subsidiary of France-based Gerflor, provides resilient flooring solutions for designers, installers, and facility managers who want design-forward, sustainable, durable flooring products. Gerflor USA’s cutting-edge technology, history of innovation, and manufacturing capabilities are why Mipolam, the original homogeneous sheet vinyl flooring, is a leading healthcare flooring solution. Gerflor is available in 100 countries with more than 4,200 employees. The company has an excellent environmental record which includes whole life cycle performance, full compliance with ISO 14001 standards, and FloorScore™ certification. Find Gerflor USA on social media: Gerflor USA for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube. For more information, visit www.gerflorusa.com, call 877-437-3567, or email [email protected].
