Nordic Business Report-December 18, 2006-Pergo AB selected as sole laminate flooring and accessories supplier to Sams Club Mexico (C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Swedish flooring company Pergo AB said on Monday (18 December) that it has been selected as sole supplier of laminate flooring and accessories by the warehouse club Sams Club in Mexico. The agreement significantly expands Pergos and Sams Club commercial relationship, and means that Pergo will be the sole supplier of in-stock laminate flooring and accessories for all 77 Sams Clubs in Mexico. Sams Club is a division of the US retail chain Wal-Mart. "The new agreement with Sams Club is an excellent business opportunity and gives us a chance to strengthen the overall relationship between Sams Club and Pergo. This development is consistent with the companys goal of diversifying and expanding its business into different market channels and segments," commented Tony Sturrus, CEO of Pergo. Beginning in February 2007 Pergo will also conduct a major market test with an expanded flooring programme for Sams Club in the US. Pergo, headquartered in Trelleborg in Sweden, is a leading international flooring company with leading market positions in Europe and the US. The company has some 650 employees and reported sales of approximately SEK3bn in 2005. Pergo is listed on the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm. One British pound (GBP) is worth approximately 13.49 Swedish kronor (SEK). ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected]))