Galleher expands partnership with Indusparquet

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For Immediate Release: August 2021
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GALLEHER EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSPARQUET IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON

Galleher becomes the exclusive Pacific Northwest distributor of Indusparquet, an industry leading manufacturer of Brazilian hardwood flooring

Santa Fe Springs, California, August, 2021– Galleher, LLC (“Galleher”) one of the top-5 flooring distributors in the US announced its expanded partnership with Indusparquet, South America’s largest flooring manufacturer. Galleher will become the exclusive distributor of Indusparquet flooring products in the Pacific Northwest, effective immediately.
“Galleher is committed to providing our customers the highest quality flooring and installation products available,” said Ted Kozikowski, President and CEO of Galleher. “Our recent acquisition of West Valley Hardwood in Washington broadens our geographic coverage to the Pacific Northwest and gives us the ability to meet our customers’ needs across six western states. We are thrilled to expand our long-standing partnership with Indusparquet into this important geographic region.”
“Indusparquet is the most trusted brand of exotic hardwood flooring in the industry,” said Clay Covington, VP Sales for Galleher. “As Galleher continues to expand our geographic footprint to meet our customer’s needs, Indusparquet will be an important part of our product offering going forward.”

“We have been anxious to find the right distribution partner for the Pacific Northwest markets and so we were tremendously excited when we spoke with the Galleher team about their desire to take the brand to a new market,” said Jodie Doyle, VP of Sales and Marketing. “This area of the country is starving for a premium Brazilian hardwood brand like ours and has an appetite for our products. We couldn’t think of a better way to get back into this market than with our trusted partners at Galleher. They know our product and they understand the unique profit opportunity this can represent to the retailers in the market.”

Indusparquet floors are found in some of the worlds most respected settings, like The Vatican, and are used by many of the world’s largest and most upscale retail design leaders, such as Louis Vuitton and Ferrari. Its exotic hardwood collection offers a perfect complement to Galleher’s range of flooring brands and installation products, including Galleher’s three proprietary flooring brands, GemCore, Reward Flooring and Monarch Plank.

Galleher’s Pacific Northwest hub is based in Fife, Washington and will coordinate inventory and services closely with Galleher’s Northern California operation in San Jose.

Galleher acquires Washington-based West Valley Hardwood

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GALLEHER, LLC EXPANDS PRESENCE INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Galleher acquires Washington-based West Valley Hardwood

Santa Fe Springs, California, August, 2021– Galleher, LLC (“Galleher”) one of the top-5 flooring distributors in the US announced the strategic acquisition of West Valley Hardwood Floor Distributors (“West Valley Hardwood.”) West Valley Hardwood, founded in 2000, is a leading distributor of hardwood flooring and installation supplies throughout Washington and Oregon.

We are delighted that West Valley Hardwood is joining the Galleher family,” said Ted Kozikowski, President & CEO of Galleher. “This acquisition will allow our team to meet the expanded needs of our customers across 6 Western states.” “West Valley Hardwood’s reputation for customer service and providing the highest quality flooring products aligns perfectly with Galleher’s commitment to helping our customer’s keep the promises they make,” added Kozikowski.

“After nearly 21 years of servicing our flooring customers, the time is right for West Valley Hardwood to join an organization with the type of resources Galleher provides,” said Fred Ahrens, founder of West Valley Hardwood. “The opportunity to offer a significantly expanded selection of products, backed by Galleher’s 84 years of hardwood expertise will be a valuable benefit to all our customers across our geography. Galleher is the perfect home for the West Valley Hardwood employees and customers.”

West Valley Hardwood’s headquarters in Fife, Washington will become the hub of Galleher’s Pacific Northwest operations, coordinating inventory and services closely with Galleher’s Northern California operation in San Jose.

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About Galleher, LLC

Galleher LLC, founded in 1937 and based in Los Angeles, California, is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of residential and commercial flooring products. It’s one of the top five wholesale flooring distributors in the U.S. with 350+ employees and 25 locations across four states. For more information, visit www.galleher.com.

About West Valley Hardwood Floor Distributors

West Valley Hardwood has been serving the Pacific Northwest for 21 years, offering their customers high quality flooring products from around the world. The company has served the market with unique specialty products, specifically focusing on exotics and their own French European Oak line. West Valley Hardwood prides themselves on building long lasting relationships by working closely with the local trade and providing them with the best possible customer service.

Joe Walker joins the Galleher Commercial team

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For Release June 2021

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GALLEHER APPOINTS NEW COMMERCIAL SALES MANAGER

Joe Walker joins the Galleher Commercial team

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (June, 2021) – Galleher, LLC has named Joe Walker as its new commercial sales manager. Walker, a 30-year veteran of the flooring industry brings a wealth of experience to the position having spent most of his career in various leadership roles in the Commercial business at Mannington Mills, Burke, Nox Corporation and Surfacelinx.

Walker’s new role reflects Galleher’s commitment to expanding their commercial flooring business, including an increased investment in inventory of commercial flooring offerings, subfloor solutions, and sundries supported by a full line of installation tools and supplies and an expanded sales and service team. “Joe Walker joining our team could not come at a better time,” comments Ted Kozikowski, President & CEO. “His depth of experience and relationships in the industry will enhance Galleher’s expertise in a wide range of flooring segments, allowing us to better serve the needs of our commercial flooring customers.  We are thrilled he will be joining and leading our commercial team.”

Walker will both oversee Galleher’s dedicated team of commercial sales reps who support markets and key industry segments throughout the western US while working with the national sales team on expanding Galleher’s commercial footprint. “The opportunity to work with a company that has all the fundamentals in place and is committed to such aggressive growth is very exciting,” said Joe Walker.  “It gives our team the chance to really distinguish ourselves from the rest of the market and become the true one-stop-shop for our customers’ commercial flooring needs.”

About Galleher

Galleher LLC, founded in 1937 and based in Los Angeles, California, is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of residential and commercial flooring products. It’s one of the top five wholesale flooring distributors in the U.S. with 350+ employees and 25 locations across four states. For more information, visit www.galleher.com/commercial

Jim Harrington joins the Galleher LLC executive team

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GALLEHER APPOINTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND BRAND STRATEGY

Jim Harrington joins the Galleher LLC executive team

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (April, 2021) – Galleher LLC has named Jim Harrington as its Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy. Harrington most recently served as CMO of Cremo, where he managed the growth of the company from start-up to becoming the largest independent men’s grooming company in the U.S.

Harrington brings to Galleher a wealth of experience, having run some of the most recognized advertising agencies in the country, working with industry leading companies like In and Out Burger, WD-40, and Kawasaki. “Galleher is an exciting opportunity,” said Jim Harrington. “We will be implementing some new strategies that highlight their incredible range of products and uncompromising level of service.”

Jim comes to Galleher at a crucial time as the company continues to experience strong growth fueled by the success of its in-house brands and further geographical expansion. “Jim’s expertise is a welcome addition to our executive team,” comments Ted Kozikowski, President  & CEO,  “Having someone of Jim’s caliber to lead our marketing efforts frees up Danny Harrington (no relation), now our V.P. of Product Strategy, to focus on new product development. Those two working together make a powerful duo to help fuel the next chapter of Galleher’s growth.”

About Galleher

Galleher LLC, founded in 1937 and based in Los Angeles, California, is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of residential and commercial flooring products. It’s one of the top five wholesale flooring distributors in the U.S. with 350+ employees and 25 locations across four states. In 2017, it partnered with Quad-C Management. For more information, visit https://www.galleher.com/.

Galleher Appoints New President and CEO

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GALLEHER APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

Ted Kozikowski will lead flooring distributor Galleher LLC

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (November 19, 2020) – Galleher LLC has named Ted Kozikowski as its new President & CEO. Kozikowski most recently served as President & CEO at Keyes Packaging Group and has served previously as President at Plastimayd LLC and Oldcastle Architectural, Inc. He assumed his new role at Galleher on November 16, 2020. Jeff Hamar will transition from President & CEO to Executive Chairman of Galleher.

Kozikowski brings to Galleher over two decades of senior-level leadership and success in the building products industry. His experience in complex, global supply chain organization and distribution has met with proven success in building longtime partnerships, managing fast-growing operations and positioning companies for future growth.   

“I am incredibly honored and excited to join Galleher,” said Kozikowski. “As President & CEO, I look forward to leading and mentoring the top-notch Galleher team and working closely with our excellent suppliers and partners as we continue to grow Galleher and exceed our customer’s expectations in every way.”

Kozikowski succeeds Jeff Hamar, Galleher’s President & CEO of 35 years. Hamar will immediately assume the role of Executive Chairman. COO Rick Coates and CFO Jim Whitney will continue their current executive roles at Galleher.

“The upcoming years present several exciting growth opportunities for Galleher, so now was the time for us to identify Galleher’s next leader,” said Hamar. “Ted’s global business experience and success, his passion to lead a sales-driven, customer-oriented company and his connection to Galleher’s culture and values make him a great match to take Galleher and our customers into the future.”

Hamar will work closely with Kozikowski in the transition of management at Galleher, which ranks in the top five flooring distributors in the U.S., with 25 branches across California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada and registered sales in more than 40 states.

About Galleher

Galleher LLC, founded in 1937 and based in Los Angeles, California, is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of residential and commercial flooring products. It’s one of the top five wholesale flooring distributors in the U.S. with 350+ employees and 25 locations across four states. In 2017, it partnered with Quad-C Management. Galleher owns its domestic manufacturing facilities and oversees manufacturing throughout the world. For more information, visit https://www.galleher.com/.

Galleher Acquires Utah Based Sunwood Distribution

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For Release February 11, 2020

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Galleher Acquires Utah Based Sunwood Distribution

Santa Fe Springs, California, February 2020 – Galleher LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sunwood Distribution in Midvale, Utah. Founded in 2007, Sunwood is a well-established flooring supply distributor in the Salt Lake City area that services the Utah and Idaho markets with hard surface flooring and installation supplies. The acquisition provides an opportunity to combine Sunwood’s impeccable local service and relationships with Galleher’s deep breadth of products, inventory and sourcing capabilities.

“We are very excited about expanding into the Utah market,” says Jeff Hamar, Galleher CEO. “With the addition of the great team at Sunwood, we are thrilled to partner with their fine customers to build on the success they have had together over the past 13 years."

Ted Stosich, Dave Jensen and the rest of the Sunwood family are joining the Galleher team and will continue to provide the products and high level of service that their customers expect. “We can’t wait to offer our customers the incredible selection of products that Galleher has available, backed by big inventories and an 83 year history of expertise in hardwood flooring. We’re especially excited to give our hardwood customers access to Galleher’s custom finishing capabilities out of their Phoenix, AZ plant,” says Ted Stosich.

Sunwood’s main branch, located at 6970 South 300 West, Midvale, UT 84047 will be Galleher’s new Utah home. In March, Galleher will be hosting a series of special customer events in the Salt Lake City area to showcase the many new product lines that will now be available to Utah and Idaho customers.

About Galleher LLC

Galleher LLC is a leading manufacturer and distributor of hard surface flooring and accessories, including Monarch Plank Hardwood Flooring®, Reward® Hardwood, GemCore® Stone Composite, Royal Custom Plank & Parquet®, Bona®, Boen®, Somerset®, and others. Purveyors of fine flooring since 1937.

For more information, please visit www.Galleher.com or call (800) 448-9663.

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