MGL
23/03/2012 09:58
GENERAL
REL: 0958 HRS Mercer Group Limited
GENERAL: MGL: Mercer Group Ltd gains distribution rights for Wilsonart
NZX Release
Friday, March 23, 2012
Mercer Group Limited gains distribution rights for Wilsonart in New Zealand
Rodger Shepherd, chief executive of Mercer Group Limited ('Mercer'), said he
is delighted to announce that Mercer has negotiated the exclusive rights to
supply Wilsonart laminate and adhesive products into the NZ market, effective
30th April 2012.
"When we combine our existing laminate sales with that of Wilsonart, we
expect to supply at least 20% of the laminate market in New Zealand, up from
around 6% currently. We believe this will considerably boost our earnings in
the 2012/13 financial year" he said.
Wilsonart is the No. 1 laminate brand in the United States and one of the
leading brands worldwide, offering a superior quality and wide choice of over
200 different decorations for use in both residential and commercial
kitchens, bathrooms, shopfittings and office fitouts.
Mercer's existing range of Bisonne laminates will be slowly phased out and
replaced with Wilsonart. Mercer will continue to sell its fast growing solid
surface product, Borelli.
Background
Mercer is structured into a number of business units.
Mercer Stainless is a designer and fabricator of stainless steel and
associated equipment for the industrial, dairy, processing, domestic and
commercial sectors, produced from two large facilities in Christchurch and
New Plymouth.
Mercer Kitchens is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of a range of
kitchen, bathroom and laundry products.Mercer has a modern, state-of-the-art
deep draw steel Pressing and Polishing manufacturing facility for producing
customers own brand, out sourced products.
Mercer Medical is a designer, manufacturer, importer, distributor and service
provider of infection control and sterilisation services to healthcare
providers in both the public and private sectors, laboratories and the Armed
Forces.
Further information: Rodger Shepherd, CEO Mercer Group, ph 09-836-9778.
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