Manufacturing Line Prepares to Add Third Shift 

February 3, 2011 - Dalton, GA – This month, IVC US will celebrate its one year anniversary of domestic production by adding a third shift to its manufacturing line.  The addition of a third shift will enable IVC US to extend production from three days a week to five days a week.  It will also create more than 30 jobs in the Dalton, GA community.

“We are starting 2012 in the most exciting way possible – with growth,” said Xavier Steyaert, CEO of IVC US.  “This announcement is the first of many exciting things to come from IVC US this year.”

In addition to hiring a third shift, IVC is also starting the year with a newly revamped web site.  The sleek site includes product information, company news and details about IVC’s green initiatives.  In coordination with the new web site, IVC US also launched a Facebook page to connect and communicate with customers through social media.

“Last year we opened our new plant and US headquarters, hired more than 100 new employees of which Paul Murfin as our new president and launched Flexitec V and Itec Contract Floors,” said Steyaert. “This year we will show the industry that IVC US is the future of resilient flooring. “

For more information about IVC US, visit www.ivcgroup.us and follow us on Facebook.

About IVC Group:

IVC Group was founded in 1997 in Avelgem, Belgium and the privately held company has evolved into a worldwide market leader in vinyl floor-coverings in the past decade.  In 2004, IVC US was incorporated to service the United States and North American markets, and in 2011 IVC opened its first US manufacturing facility and new corporate headquarters in Dalton, GA.  Guided by the motto Never Take Anything for Granted, IVC continuously strives to improve technology and deliver innovative solutions for our customers’ ever changing needs. From residential to commercial applications, IVC products are designed to be both beautiful and functional.

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