With an eye toward building the distribution network for commercial flooring in the state of Texas, Design Tech Commercial Distributing has opened a 38,000 square foot warehouse in Houston. Right from the start last spring, the company saw a level of activity that suggests there is a clear need for this type of distributorship, says vp of marketing, Lenny Wachowiak.

"We're really blessed in what we've been able to accomplish since this company was established," notes Wachowiak, who is a 20 year veteran of the floor covering industry.

Design Tech primarily handles commercial LVT and resilient flooring products from Azrock, Tarkett and Domco. It also serves the residential market through several ceramic tile and hardwood flooring products.

Wachowiak says that Design Tech successfully recruited a number of staff members that are well established in the industry and have deep roots in areas served by the company. The firm's management team includes: Ron Harris, ceo; Linda Krienke, president; Azhar Khan, coo/cfo; and Jack White, sales manager.

In addition to the headquarters facility in Houston, Design Tech operates two other locations: a 14,000 square foot branch in the heart of San Antonio, and a 16,000 square foot warehouse in Harlingen, Texas.