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Hygienic Products in the Midst of a Pandemic

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TORLYS featured in Floor Covering NewsA cleaner home is more important now than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that people live, and the way they buy. Notably, we are more concerned with maintaining hygiene in our homes to reduce the chance of infection.

This is made evident from Floor Covering News‘ article “Hygienic products come of age in the midst of a pandemic” featured in their first issue of 2021.

TORLYS is proud to be showcased in the article as an innovative hygienic product for our top-to-bottom antimicrobial product protection offering. One such offering is TORLYS CorkPlus™ Blue underlay with Microban® antimicrobial protection. CorkPlus Blue offers natural air cushioning for comfort, sound absorption and thermal insulation. It also works to keep your space fresh by preventing odours caused by mold and mildew. With TORLYS flooring in your home, you can live more and worry less.

If you would like to learn more about TORLYS CorkPlus™ Blue with Microban® antimicrobial protection, visit: https://residential.torlys.com/corkplus-blue/.

You can read the article, and access the entire issue of Floor Covering News, by clicking here.

TORLYS Expands Smart Laminate Program

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New Year, Four New Flooring Innovations!

TORONTO, ON – January 2021 – TORLYS, a global flooring company known for bringing innovative flooring solutions to market, announced today the launch of the latest additions to the TORLYS Smart Laminate program: Rivera, Avenue, Grand and Lexington-W collections.

The first collection out of TORLYS Innovation Lab is the classic and elegant, Rivera line, an 8-Sku, 12mm waterproof floor with stunning wood visuals and realistic EIR textures, coupled with Aqua Protect and a AC5 wear layer for the ultimate in durability and long-lasting, beautiful floors.

Also waterproof is the Avenue 8mm laminate lineup, with its 12-Skus offering extensive selection of on-trend colours and patterns to suit both contemporary and traditional designs. Made in Europe, Avenue is rated AC4 to stand up against everyday scratches, stains and fading.

With extra-long and extra wide planks, the 6-Sku Grand collection in a range of traditional and contemporary colours lives up to its name by creating a spacious and luxurious look. Like Avenue, this laminate floor is 8mm thick, rated AC4 and is made in Europe.

Lastly, Lexington-W 8mm laminate includes a wide plank format with the look of traditional hardwood. This 8-Sku collection is rated AC4 and has a range of colours and patterns to choose from.

All four additions to TORLYS Smart Laminate program offer 4-sided bevel edge and realistic all over textures, are PEFC Certified and provide excellent performance at great value, including transition free installations in spaces up to 50’x50’. See all TORLYS top quality laminates along with product specifications HERE.

ABOUT TORLYS

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:

Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist     E: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com P: 905-696-2399

Marquee Floors by TORLYS launches Highland & Highland Narrow Collections

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New laminate lineup offers 16 colours developed with the builder market in mind.

TORONTO, ON – December 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company known for bringing innovative flooring solutions to market, announced today the expansion of the Marquee Laminate Program with the Highland and Highland Narrow collections, featuring 16 new colours specifically developed for the builder market.

A sophisticated collection with an array of 9 on-trend colours to suit any space, the Highland collection features extra wide 8” broad planks with a 4-sided bevel and AC4 wear layer. The natural wood patterns to create a lavish, yet comfortable atmosphere.

Beauty meets durability with the Highland Narrow collection, which boasts 7 unique colours offering a stylish finish. Like Highland, these floors are 8mm thick but come in a narrower 5” plank. Both laminate collections are made in the USA and are backed by a 25-Year limited wear, stain, and fade warranty along with a lifetime structural and joint integrity warranty.

ABOUT TORLYS

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:

Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist     E: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com P: 905-696-2399

TORLYS to Speak on Innovative Flooring Solutions at The Buildings Show

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As the needs to become more efficient in all areas of property management evolve, it becomes even more critical to think about solutions for the problems right under our feet, flooring. TORLYS is addressing this topic head on for the upcoming seminar “Innovative Flooring Solutions: Antimicrobial, Flood Proof, Repairable and Sound Control” at The Buildings Show virtual event.

Hosted by our SVP Sales & Business Development Derek Brooks, the session will focus on smart solutions to long standing and relatively recent challenges when it comes to selecting, maintaining, and caring for floors. From antimicrobial solutions to protect against mold growth under the floor and ensure a cleaner floor surface – to waterproof and even flood proof floors that are all repairable while offering superior sound control, this session will discuss the latest innovations in flooring as well as future trends that will simplify this very important materials category for property managers and owners.

Secure your spot HERE for this session on December 2nd from 2-3pm and learn how to make informed decisions that will add value to their properties and for tenants alike.

In addition to hosting this educational seminar, TORLYS is also exhibiting at this 100% virtual event, held November 30- December 4, 2020. Pop into our virtual booth to view our high-quality content on the latest flooring trends or schedule an appointment to speak with one of our dedicated property management and builder specialists about your flooring needs.

We hope to see you at the event!

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TORLYS Expands Eastern Sales Team

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Experienced flooring expert joins as Territory Manager, Northern Ontario

TORONTO, ON – October 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, announced today that it is continuing to make investments in its sales force and expand coverage with the recent addition of a sales position in the Eastern division.New TORLYS Team Member John Zilney

Barrie’s John Zilney joined TORLYS Sales Team in the role of Territory Manager, Northern Ontario. Backed with more than 20 years of industry experience offering flooring solutions, John will bring valuable knowledge that will support TORLYS growth.

“John has a history of excellent performance and developing strong relationships.  He has also demonstrated a tremendous ability to overcome obstacles,” said Jason Walker, TORLYS Regional Sales Manager Ontario & National Accounts. “His extensive flooring knowledge will contribute to our goal of delivering the best innovation and service to our partners in all channels of this exciting industry.”

ABOUT TORLYS

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:

Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist     E: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com P: 905-696-2399

Marquee Floors by TORLYS Launches Shore Collection

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Stunning range of fresh, on-trend colours featured in this 12mm laminate lineup.

TORONTO, ON – November 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company known for bringing innovative flooring solutions to market, announced today the expansion of the Marquee Laminate Program with the Shore Collection, highlighting 8 new on-trend colours; many of which have an embossed texture (EIR) to give the floor a natural look and feel.

Designed with luxury in mind, the impressive wide planks in Shore lineup will make a statement in any room. Made in the USA, the Shore Collection has a 4-sided bevel edge, AC4 wear rating and includes TORLYS SureLock installation system for easy click-lock installation.

Marquee Shore Collection is backed by a 25-Year limited wear, stain and fade warranty along with a lifetime structural and joint integrity warranty. See this premium quality and natural looking collection HERE along with its product specifications.

ABOUT TORLYS

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:

Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist     E: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com P: 905-696-2399

TORLYS RigidTile™ Firm Premier with Built-In Grout Lines: Product Launch

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Stunning tile patterns with realistic grout lines offer perfect alternative to porcelain or stone tile

TORONTO, ON – October 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company known for bringing innovative flooring solutions to market, announced today the launch of RigidTile™ Firm Premier, a collection of stunning tile patterns in matte finishes with realistic painted grout lines.

Kitchen with TORLYS RigidTile Firm Premier Vinyl flooring in Modena

A perfect alternative to porcelain or stone tile, this latest addition to TORLYS Rigid SPC program boasts 5 beautiful SKUs in patterns of marble, concreate and stone. Crafted with character, colours Modena and Amherst have cross-cut “scratched concrete” linear patterns to create an industrial look.

With transition free installations in spaces up to 70’x70’, RigidTile™ Firm Premier requires minimal subfloor preparation and can be installed directly over most ceramic tiles.

Be among the first to see this new collection with full product specifications HERE.

ABOUT TORLYS

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:

Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist     E: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com P: 905-696-2399

Product Management Director Joins TORLYS

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J.F. Pelletier joins new role backed with over 20 years in product/merchandising experience

TORLYS Product Management Director J.F. Pelletier

TORONTO, ON – October 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, announced today the creation of a brand-new position within TORLYS of Product Management Director and the welcoming of J.F. Pelletier to serve in the role.

Jean-Francois (J.F.) Pelletier joined the TORLYS Team October 13th with the focus to lead the Product Development Department and be responsible for all aspects of TORLYS product portfolio. With experience in the construction industry spanning over two decades in product and merchandising roles for large companies including Uniboard, Pergo, Lowes, Walmart, J.F. will use this extensive knowledge to carve out this new role and become an integral part of TORLYS continued success.

“J.F. began his career in laminate manufacturing in 1998 and has now gone full circle back to where he began in the construction/flooring business with TORLYS as Product Management Director,” said TORLYS CEO Peter Barretto. “We are committed to investing in the right people, and we are confident that his vast experience and skillsets will make him a strong asset to our team.”

J.F. is a graduate of Laval University where he completed a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance. He continued his education at HEC Montreal where he obtained a Master’s in Science.

ABOUT TORLYS

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:

Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist     E: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com P: 905-696-2399

TORLYS Introduces: Leuco & Sango Laminate Collections

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Latest additions to the Quick-Step® NatureTek program offer stunning wood visuals!

 

TORONTO, ON – August 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company known for bringing innovative flooring solutions to market, announced today the expansion of its laminate lineup with Leuco and Sango collections, a combined 10 on-trend SKUs featuring contemporary patterns and enhanced elegant wood visuals.

Leuco in Willow Oak

The latest additions to the Quick-Step® NatureTek program offered in Canada, Leuco is part of the NatureTek Select program while Sango is part of the NatureTek Plus program; both offering excellent performance at great value.

Leuco’s 6 SKU collection features a 2mm attached pad for increased sound reduction as well as an easy clean surface that can even be damp mopped.

With 4 SKUs in beautiful patterns of Ash and Maple, Sango’s 12mm waterproof laminate line is part of the NatureTek Plus program with GenuEdge™ technology and pressed bevels that can be wet or steam mopped!

Be among the first to see the Leuco and Sango collections and product specifications!

ABOUT TORLYS

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:

Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist

E: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com P: 905-696-2399

TORLYS Launches Upgraded Room Visualizer

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New platform features editing tools to compare products and more!

TORONTO, ON – July 2020 – TORLYS, a global flooring company known for bringing innovative flooring solutions to market, announced the launch of its new TORLYS Room Visualizer, an upgraded platform that creates the ultimate virtual showroom, providing a seamless connection between manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.

The new and improved tool has a custom look that aligns with the TORLYS brand, as well boasts several exciting new features, such as:

  • Comparison Slider: Splits room to compare two collections, styles, colours, etc.
  • Design Editing Tools: Change the colour of your walls and cabinets (great for renovation inspiration).
  • Upload Image- “Edit My Floor”: Upload your room then define areas that you would like to be editable.
  • My Projects: Name and save your designs into your own folder to view or print later.

“With the current climate showing an increase in consumers turning to online shopping, we felt it was important to offer an elevated room visualizer with advanced editing tools to better help people find their perfect floor,” said Cheryl Royer, Senior Marketing Manager at TORLYS.

Give our visualizer a try to see different TORLYS designs in your space by clicking HERE.

ABOUT TORLYS
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, TORLYS is a global flooring company that specializes in providing beautiful, responsible flooring solutions. TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders and property managers, using the latest technologies for 32 years and counting.

For further information, contact:
Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing Specialist
Email: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com Phone: 905-696-2399

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