APAC has added three new sales executives. John Mitchell will expand the APAC line of adhesives and Premier tapes in the New England and Connecticut markets. Gerry Yates is responsible for selling APAC-branded adhesives and specialty coatings in the West Coast market. Rick Etscorn is the exclusive sales agent for Premier's hot-melt tape line in the Florida market.
Frank Ready has been named president and CEO of Armstrong Floor Products North America, effective immediately. He has worked in sales and marketing, with big-box customers, builders, and independent retailers. In addition, Jim Mathis has been named Armstrong's vice president of product styling and design.