New Beaulieu Group to merge hard and soft surfaces
In a move to unite hard and soft surface manufacturers in eight countries the European De Clerck family says it will create the Beaulieu International Group, based in Waregem, Belgium. One of the key players, Roger De Clerck, is the founder of European textile maker Beaulieu, which branched out to become a dominant player in the international floor covering and home decoration industries.
Beaulieu International Group will "lead the way in making the first steps in the consolidation of the carpet industry in Europe, in the footsteps of what has been the successful consolidation of this industry in the U.S. some years ago," the company said in a statement. Plans call for the group to include laminate and hardwood floor makers Alloc and Berry Floor,