Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, entered into a distribution partnership with Tingle Flooring. Effective immediately, Tingle will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio in the Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, southern Illinois and Nebraska markets. This agreement expands Tarkett’s distribution network, enhancing the company’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of commercial and residential customers in these key geographies, according to the company.
“This partnership between Tarkett and Tingle supports our focus on driving long-term, sustainable growth in the commercial and residential segments, while continuing to provide an outstanding customer experience in all markets we serve,” said Jeff Fenwick, president, commercial business, Tarkett North America. “We’re confident our customers will benefit from the great quality, service and product knowledge and availability the Tingle team is known for in the market. We’re thrilled to be working with them.”
According to Jason Surratt, president, residential business, Tarkett North America, partnering with Tingle Flooring supports the company’s long-term growth goals and simultaneously provides exceptional service to its customers. “Aligning ourselves with strong partners in distribution is essential to our growth across the business, but this is especially true for the residential segment,” Surratt said. “We’re excited by the opportunity to partner with the entire Tingle team today and well into the future.”
Tingle will be inventorying Tarkett LVT, commercial and residential vinyl sheet, rubber tile, standard and premium wall base, installation accessories and more, helping them serve customers in all key segments, including education, workplace, healthcare, multi-family and single-family fesidential, according to the company.
“Tingle Flooring is pleased to have the opportunity to expand our product offering from Tarkett, having already formed a strong relationship through our subsidiary, Summit Flooring Supply,” said Chip Moxley, president. “We are especially excited about Tarkett’s ability to draw from their worldwide market presence in offering new and innovative products to the flooring industry. Through Tingle and Summit Flooring’s partnership with Tarkett’s extensive support team, we look forward to continuing to provide exceptional service to our customers for years to come.”