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Formica, Schock & Co. form joint venture
June 27, 2000
Formica Corp. and Inova, a subsidiary of Schock & Co. GmbH subsidiary, have formed Inova Joint Venture, L.L.C., a joint venture company owned 51% by Formica and 49% by Schock.
Odenton, MD-based Inova Joint Venture will have exclusive rights to market and sell the Schock Cristalite and Cristalan solid-surfacing brand of products in North and South America. Schorndorf, Germany-based Schock is a privately held company that specializes in advanced solid-surface technology and manufacturing. Formica is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of decorative surfacing products, high-pressure laminates and laminate flooring.