Tarkett Acquires Johnsonite

Tarkett AG, the world’s largest manufacturer of resilient flooring, has acquired Johnsonite, a producer of specialty flooring and flooring accessories. Johnsonite, based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, makes flooring adhesives with low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), entryway track-off systems, and flooring produced from recycled tires, among other products. Johnsonite will retain its brand identity and management team, according to Tarkett. “Johnsonite is one of the most respected companies in the flooring industry in America,” says Marc Assa, CEO of Tarkett AG. “We expect to build on this brand strength by marketing suitable Tarkett high-performance commercial solutions under the Johnsonite name.” Tarkett is online at www.tarkett.com. Johnsonite is at www.johnsonite.com.