Willis Named Full Service Distributor for DuPont™ Corian® and DuPont™ Zodiaq® in Southern California and Hawaii.
Burlington, Ontario, January 28, 2016 – DuPont Building Innovations has named Willis the exclusive and full service Distributor for DuPont™ Corian® Solid Surfaces and DuPont™ Zodiaq® Quartz Surfaces in Southern California and Hawaii effective April 1, 2016. Willis will be responsible for all sales, marketing and physical distribution of these globally-branded products in this territory in addition to their existing markets in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Canada which Willis has managed for over 48 years.
“Willis has continued to grow our brand's exposure with unique sales and marketing initiatives in all its current markets, most recently in Northern California and Nevada,” said Tom Kearns, Americas Sales Manager. “In addition, Willis continues to deliver unique and superior customer experiences to meet the needs of our customers, partners and DuPont shareholders”.
“As we expand our territory, market influence and brand exposure, we remain committed to our vision and strategy,” said Willis President & CEO, Mike Hetherman, CKD. “Our company culture – ‘The Willis Way’ – centers around nurturing relationships, opportunities, character and knowledge – which is exactly what we’re going to bring to this newly-acquired territory. The Willis leadership team will drive unprecedented growth and profit for the value chain”.
“DuPont™ Corian® and DuPont™ Zodiaq® are two of our premier brands which we are proud to represent” said North American Marketing Manager, John Topic. “We will apply our proven sales and marketing strategies within this market and continue to grow DuPont’s brand and market share in both the commercial and residential channels in which we participate”.
Willis will be securing a new distribution facility in Southern California in early 2016 to effectively service this market. The facility will complement our five current distribution centers located in Tracy, California; Lakewood, Washington; Burlington, Ontario; Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta.
About Willis
Since 1967, Willis has been providing sales, marketing and distribution for global brands across North America. These brands include DuPont™ Corian® Solid Surfaces, DuPont™ Zodiaq® Quartz Surfaces, Arpa Italian Laminate, FENIX NTM®, Insinkerator® and Artisan sinks & faucets - which together provide a diverse product offering to their customers. With distribution centers located in both Canada and the US, Willis provides its customers with efficient product delivery and service. Willis’ focus on downstream demand creation is driven up through their network of builders, developers, fabricators, millworkers and other partners in their fabrication network that spans across Canada and the US. For more information, visit www.4willis.com.
About DuPont Building Innovations
DuPont Building Innovations, a strategic business unit of DuPont, is a driving force in the transformation of the building and construction industry through its use of building and materials science to solve emerging needs and create value for its commercial and residential customers. The company maintains its industry-leading position by applying innovative thinking to the development of energy-saving weatherization systems and beautiful and long-lasting surfacing solutions. DuPont Building Innovations' best-known products and premier brands include: DuPont™ Corian® solid surface, DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surface, DuPont™ Tyvek® Weatherization Systems and a broad portfolio of garden and landscaping products.
Contact Information:
John Topic
Willis - NA Marketing Manager
1149 Pioneer Rd, Burlington Ontario, L7M 1K5 Canada
johnt@4willis.com
www.4willis.com
