In November 2012, Wilsonart became a new, independent company when Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) completed a transaction for the sale of ITW's Decorative Surfaces business unit. CD&R acquired a majority stake in the new freestanding business, and ITW retained an ongoing ownership stake.
As Wilsonart LLC, the company operates in the U.S., Germany, France, the U.K., Poland, Canada, and Mexico. The company operates under the Wilsonart®, Arborite®, Bushboard, Durcon®, KML, Laminart®, Mermaid™, New Leaf™, Polyrey®, Ralph Wilson®, Resopal®, Shore®, Technistone®, and Wetwall™ brands selling primarily through a network of company-owned and exclusive, independent distributors in North America and non-exclusive, independent distributors in 100+ countries worldwide.
Wilsonart manufactures and distributes surfacing materials used on furniture, countertops, worktops, walls, and in office and retail spaces, homes, healthcare, and education.
Investor Relations Contact
Dave Rodgers
CFO
512.302.6507
David.Rodgers@wilsonart.com
Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses. The Firm’s partners and advisors include a combination of skilled investment decision-makers and seasoned corporate leaders from major global enterprises. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $18 billion in 56 businesses with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $90 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit https://www.cdr-inc.com/.
Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It employs more than 50,000 people, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 55 countries.
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