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New York, N.Y. (May 12, 2014) - Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces for more than 50 years, named Jenny Trieu from the University of Houston as the winner of its 10th Annual “Wilsonart Challenges...” Student Chair Design Competition at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF).

TEMPLE, Texas (May 29, 2013) – The United States manufacturing plants of Texas-based Wilsonart, an innovator in designing beautiful, hard-working surfaces, have been certified to ISO 14001 and to OHSAS 18001 in recognition of exceptional focus on environmental and health and safety management systems.

(January 6, 2014 – Temple, TX) Rapidly changing technology, mobile work areas and offices designed to allow people to collaborate in flexible office configurations have spurred the office furniture industry to provide new products and surfaces and to remodel existing offices for the 21st century workforce. Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with Americas operations based in Temple, Texas, has partnered with Supply Chain Solutions, a third party logistics provider, to meet these service demands for Wilsonart’s Office Furniture accounts in Western Michigan effective mid-December 2013.

(January 2, 2014 – Temple, TX) Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer and distributor of decorative surfaces with operations in Temple, Texas, had not only outgrown its 30-year-old headquarters, but the company would soon have to relocate its offices with the expansion of Interstate Highway 35. Wilsonart partnered with Green Standards to decommission its headquarters and donated office furniture and equipment to local non-profit groups, while diverting more than 25 tons of material from area landfills.

(November 8, 2013 – Austin, TX) Wilsonart LLC said Friday that it has completed the acquisition of Durcon Incorporated. Taylor, TX-based Durcon is well-known for its high performance, epoxy-resin work surfaces and sinks for laboratories and research facilities. The acquisition was first announced on October 14, 2013. Wilsonart LLC is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of High Pressure Laminates and other engineered surfaces used in furniture, office and retail space, countertops, worktops and other applications. The company operates globally under the Wilsonart, Resopal, Polyrey and Arborite brands and has achieved success through a combination of outstanding service, high-quality products and a focus on providing innovative products and services to customers.