Continuing the trend of strengthening West Coast coverage and customer service with several new sales associates and a new fulfillment center, BB Industries has added stone industry veteran Emilio Perez to the team. Perez will service customers in Northern California, up to the Sacramento market. He has been in the industry for decades, working for GranQuartz and Hard Rock Stone Works, and most recently with Columbia Stone Products.

Once again, BB Industries expands its sales force to keep up with its unprecedented growth. “We are in exciting times at BBI, with three new people joining our family this month,” commented Jeff Dykstra, VP of Marketing.  “We are adding field sales associates to support our guaranteed commitment to assure customer delight.”

A virtual Stone Summit was recently held that addresses the selling experience, as well as what to expect in the role of a commercial stone contractor

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alpine Sales, Inc., a Columbia, South Carolina based wholesale distributor to the building and remodeling industry. Alpine Sales distributes decorative surfaces, post formed countertops, lacquers and stains, and hardware.

LATICRETE, a leading manufacturer of globally-proven construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Eric Pucilowski, Robert Smith and Brett Spencer to Regional Vice President of Sales, allowing each to serve their respective region with greater authority and deliver tailored customer service to their clients. Pucilowski will oversee the sales division for the North-Eastern Region and Canada, Smith will operate in the South-Eastern Region and Spencer will be responsible for the areas of the Western Region.

Seeking to upgrade their customers’ overall experience, Braxton-Bragg has hired a bilingual inside sales associate with an extensive customer service and sales background. Kevin Smith comes to Braxton-Bragg from  Bootlegger Harley Davidson motorcycles where he was consistently at the top of the sales charts.

Walker Zanger, the leading stone and tile design resource in North America, announced today three new hires to its regional sales teams: North Hills, Calif. showroom manager, Greg Rang, Atlanta branch manager, Anita Crosby and Houston branch manager, Nova Carter.

Florim USA, Inc., a leader in United States porcelain tile manufacturing, recently announced that Jana Manzella has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Newly formed positions will realign the structure of the sales team and enrich customer experience.