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TORLYS Appoints Western Sales Director

Andrew Davis broadens role to lead sales & insurance. 

Andrew Davis' headshotTORONTO, ON – October 2023 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, today announced the expanded role of Andrew Davis to Director of Sales (Western Canada), Business Development, Insurance, to help drive the company’s continued success.

In addition to driving the development of TORLYS’ ever-growing Insurance channel, Davis will now assume sales leadership responsibilities for Western Canada. This shift and widened duties allow TORLYS to broaden the multi-channel foundation on which the business was built on.

“We are excited for Andrew to be at the helm of the Western sales team along with the insurance channel for us,” said Thomas Hobbis VP Canadian Dealer Sales. “He has demonstrated his ability to be an agile leader where he continues to add significant team value to our business.”

In four years with TORLYS, Davis has proven his ambidextrous sales/business skills and extensive “rolodex” developing various new opportunities for TORLYS in the builder, property management, and insurance departments. Considered an expert in the flooring world, Andrew is backed by more than 25 years’ experience in the building materials industry where he served in several upper management roles.

ABOUT TORLYS

TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 35 years and counting.

For further information: Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager

Email: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com Phone: 905-696-2399

TORLYS Announces Partnership with ICC

Collaboration supports TORLYS growing insurance channel.

TORONTO, ON – June 2023 – TORLYS, a global flooring leader specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, has entered in a new partnership with Insurance Claims Collaborative Inc. (ICC), with an aim to support one another’s development and reach within the field of insurance.

After the past few years of success as a Cork supplier to ICC’s Flooring replacement program, the relationship has now expanded to offer the full portfolio of TORLYS product offerings including laminate, vinyl, hardwood, cork, and leather categories.

TORLYS and ICC logos

“TORLYS shares our values and is committed to building a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship with the ICC network,” said Trevor Walker, President of ICC, adding, “We are thoroughly impressed by their service capabilities and believe the value and quality TORLYS adds will continue to build to our joint success.”

TORLYS Insurance Division is the fastest growing national segment of the business, and this new pairing strengthens TORLYS’ continued commitment to serving clients at the highest level as part of TORLYS “We Make Flooring Better” promise.

“We are thrilled to be joining forces with ICC to support their national network of flooring dealers and showcase TORLYS innovative products for insurance-oriented projects to a broader base,” said Andrew Davis, Director of Insurance & Business Development at TORLYS. “This partnership is a perfect fit as we both pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products, at unmatched service.”

ABOUT ICC

ICC provides fast, accurate, independent, and unbiased analysis of damaged flooring, roofing, and siding for fair and accurate settlement of property damage claims. ICC has a longstanding reputation for delivering the very best analysis of damaged goods supported by a nationally trusted network of professional trades.

ABOUT TORLYS

TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 35 years and counting.

For further information: Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager

Email: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com Phone: 905-696-2399

TORLYS Announces New Promotions

TORONTO, ON – March 2023 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, today announced the promotion of three key senior management professionals into expanded roles to help drive the company’s continued success.Cam Bowen headshot

Cam Bowen has been promoted to Senior Vice President Sales – Builder & Commercial North America. In this elevated new role, Cam will be responsible for all builder and commercial sales throughout North America. Included in the commercial sales portfolio are sales for both Property Management and Hospitality. Bowen celebrates 20 years with TORLYS this year and has been instrumental in securing TORLYS as a leading flooring supplier to the builder industry in Canada.

Tom Hobbis headshotThomas Hobbis will now have an expanded portfolio that includes overseeing TORLYS Insurance Division, a fast-growing national segment of business at TORLYS. Hobbis joined the company five years ago, and quickly moved up from Sales Director to VP Canadian Dealer Sales after demonstrating sustained excellence in sales leadership.

Andrew Davis headshotLastly, Andrew Davis is appointed to Director – Canadian Insurance & Business Development. In four years with TORLYS, Davis has proven his ambidextrous sales/business skills and extensive “rolodex” developing various new opportunities for TORLYS. In this role, Davis will be responsible for making sure the focus and execution of this division is realized to its fullest extent.

TORLYS CEO & President Peter Barretto commented, “I take great pride in seeing talented professionals grow and advance their careers here at TORLYS. Employee training and growth is at the core of our culture as it allows us to build our business the right way with the right people,” adding, “Our redefined senior leadership team enhances our agility in an evolving marketplace as it also strengthens our commitment to serving our clients at the highest level as part of our We Make Flooring Better promise.”

Please join us congratulating Cam, Thomas, and Andy on their well-deserved promotions!

ABOUT TORLYS

TORLYS has been creating and delivering innovative flooring solutions to homeowners, builders, and property managers, using the latest technologies for 35 years and counting.

For further information: Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager

Email: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com Phone: 905-696-2399

In focus: International Women’s Day | TORLYS Women

When women are given opportunities in business, we all benefit. Beyond the social fairness arguments advocating for gender diversity, it also proves beneficial to the health of a business. According to a study from McKinsey & Company, “companies with higher levels of gender, ethnic, and cultural diversity are more likely to outperform their less diverse peers on profitability” (Canadian Women).

It’s also important for women in business to see other women succeeding and in positions of leadership. As discussed by the Rockefeller Foundation, female leaders provide, “the support and role models women desperately need to advance in their careers and bringing about much-needed changes in the workplace benefitting both genders” (Rockefeller Foundation).

The Flooring Industry & TORLYS

If you close your eyes and envision the flooring industry – who and what makes up the picture in your head? Likely your traditional idea of flooring doesn’t reflect the reality of the current makeup of the industry. Over the past few decades, the people who make up this industry have become increasingly diverse including the number of women, challenging the traditional image of the floor covering industry.

For companies like TORLYS that place value on entrepreneurship and innovation, an increased number of women in leadership positions directly correlates to increased innovation and investing in innovation (Forbes).

At TORLYS, we are lucky we don’t need to look far to find examples of strong women in leadership positions. We reached out to a few of these leaders for their thoughts on working as women in the flooring industry, on leadership, and on life at TORLYS.

Women at TORLYS Share Thoughts & Experiences

TORLYS TeamMates for International Women's Day

“I’ve always stood up for my beliefs and been driven to achieve excellence. While my professional journey has been challenging at times, working to break the glass ceiling and diminish stereotypes of leadership, it has been equally rewarding! As a leader, I’ve aimed to create an environment that fosters change and challenges future trailblazers to achieve new heights. The women at TORLYS are creative, driven, and focused while being empathetic multi-taskers and masters of work-life balance, and becoming better leaders each day.”

– Myriam Navas
Senior Vice President, Operations

“Marketing is my passion, flooring is where I ended up!  I have been working in the flooring industry since completing my undergrad, over a decade ago now. For me, being a woman in this industry has brought both expected and unexpected challenges, but I have been very lucky to have worked with great mentors and be supported through both my professional and personal growth.  Now as a leader at TORLYS, it brings me great pride to work alongside so many smart women with all different skillsets – and to be able to (hopefully) provide some of that same mentorship and support to the new, young ladies joining our team.”

– Cheryl Royer
Director, Marketing

“I worked for over a decade in the building materials industry before moving specifically to the flooring industry. When I started, the percentage of women in leadership roles in these industries were few and far between with almost none in executive roles. Here at TORLYS we have many examples of women that have proven their way and worth, showing that companies benefit by these leaders and mentors. It is a true honour to work with so many strong women that are innovative, influential, decision-makers at TORLYS and in our flooring world.”

– Karen Parkman
Category Specialist 

“As a woman who’s spent her career in building materials, one of the most rewarding aspects is staying active with fellow women in my network, watching them develop, find mentors and grow into leadership opportunities. The diversity of experiences that women at TORLYS brings is strong, and critical to our success. I’m so pleased to be part of a company that encourages women to find creative solutions, stretch themselves and contribute to the strategic growth of the business and their teams.”

– Andrea Pernicky
Director, Human Resources

“Somehow, I’ve always been in male-dominated industries: newspaper, oil, construction, tech, and now floor covering. At TORLYS, women are respected and valued for sharing their voice and opinions and we are all truly on the same team. I’ve been able to meet and build strong connections with other like-minded women at TORLYS, and these relationships have empowered me tremendously and inspired me to grow both in my role at TORLYS but also personally.”

– Leah Robinson
Manager, Digital Marketing & Promotions

“Having worked in the floor covering industry for nearly two decades (all of which with TORLYS), I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some amazing women who encouraged me to reach for the stars and supported me in my career and personal journey. It has been so rewarding to grow within this industry where I’ve been able to make my mark while empowering, motivating, and supporting other women at TORLYS as they evolve in their careers!”

– Susana Zmarzly
Director, Customer Experience & Operations

“I’m inspired as a woman in flooring by the strong, smart and fierce women I get to work with in this male dominated industry. What TORLYS does right is understanding the power of a woman in leadership by having women represented through all levels of management. It’s an honour getting to learn from all of these incredible women that have been supportive of me through my own career.”

– Stephanie Brutto
HR Supervisor, Total Rewards & TM Experience

When women come together and support each other, we all win. The flooring industry and TORLYS will prosper if we continue championing TeamMates with different backgrounds and experiences.

Learn more about Life at TORLYS through our Careers Page and follow along with our Social Media.

TORLYS Celebrates 35 Years at IDS

Participate in milestone anniversary and see latest innovations at Booth 626 at the Interior Design Show. 

TORONTO, ON – January 2023 – TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions, is excited to commemorate 35 years in business by showcasing its eye-catching design-focused booth that centers around new product innovations at the Canadian design show of the year- IDS!

TORLYs Booth design for IDS

Held January 19th to 22nd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, TORLYS Booth #626 aligns perfectly with this year’s Interior Design Show theme of “Moving Parts- Design for a Complex World”, as the spectacular booth demonstrates TORLYS ongoing commitment to adapting to trends and paving the way in flooring design.

“This year we teamed up with Michael Krus of TACT Design to create an engaging booth design, featuring a wide range of TORLYS products across 5 different flooring categories and a celebration of our big 35th,” said Cam Bowen, VP of Sales, Builder/Hospitality, North America at TORLYS, adding, “We are thrilled to start off the celebrations of this exciting anniversary by connecting with our A&D community, and showcasing why TORLYS continues to be the trusted leader in flooring- from beautiful aesthetics, to service and expertise.”

As part of the 35th milestone, the TORLYS Team will be handing out $100 Rebate Coupons on the consumer days to use towards any purchase of TORLYS floors. Be sure to snap a selfie under the neon sign on the cozy leather bench and tag TORLYS using hashtag #TORLYS35.

TORLYS IDS Rebate coupon

 

ABOUT IDS THEME- MOVING PARTS

At IDS 2023, visitors will experience the Moving Parts of the design world: products incorporating sustainable materials and components, designs adapting to how humans want to live and interact now, and work resulting from reinvented manufacturing.

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 35 years and counting.

For further information, contact:

Leah Robinson, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager

Email: Leah.Robinson@torlys.com Phone: 905-696-2399