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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Completes Acquisition of ITW's Decorative Surfaces Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") today announced the close of an investment in Wilsonart International Holding, LLC ("Wilsonart"), formerly ITW's Decorative Surfaces business. ITW retains an ongoing ownership stake in the new, independent company.

Wilsonart's business units manufacture and distribute high pressure laminates ("HPL") and other fine surfacing materials and components used in furniture, office and retail space, countertops, worktops and other applications. The Company holds the leading HPL position in North America and Germany and the #2 position in the U.K., France, Spain, Benelux, China and Thailand. With 2011 revenue of $1.1 billion, the company operates under the Wilsonart, Resopal, Polyrey, Arborite and Ralph Wilson brands, selling primarily through a network of company-owned and exclusive, independent distributors in North America and non-exclusive, independent distributors internationally.

About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of over $18 billion in 54 U.S. and European businesses with an aggregate transaction value of more than $80 billion. For more information, please visit www.cdr-inc.com.

About Wilsonart International Holdings, LLC

Wilsonart International Holdings, LLC is one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of high pressure laminates and other fine surfacing materials and components used in furniture, office and retail space, countertops, worktops and other applications. With 2011 revenue of $1.1 billion, the company operates under the Wilsonart, Resopal, Polyrey and Arborite brands. The company has achieved success through a combination of outstanding service, high-quality products and a focus on continuously redefining the laminate surface through improved performance and aesthetics. For more information, visit www.WilsonartFuture.com/AboutUs.

Contacts: Dan JacobsClayton, Dubilier & Rice(212) 407-5218

SOURCE Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

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Wilsonart Synergii Launch

Brand New Worksurface Range from Wilsonart

Further securing its position as a leading manufacturer of kitchen worksurfaces, Wilsonart International has launched a brand new laminate worksurface range. 

The Wilsonart Synergii Range will offer a compact collection of 24 select decors to harness an impressive combination of new and classic  designs as well as exciting new surface textures.

Predominately offering a 4.1 meter surface length solution, the range will also include 3 superb High Definition (HD) decors in 3.6 meter lengths. The glossy and illuminating HD designs manufactured with AEON Technology provide 3-4 times  the wear resistance of a standard laminate. These exclusive designs alongside detailed marble prints, realistic stone textures including the brand new 'Roche' finish and dynamic real wood alternatives ensure the Wilsonart Synergii Range effectively defines the optimum design choice.

With coordinating breakfast bars and accessories available throughout the range, as well as 4 non-matching splashback designs to add contrast and colour to the kitchen design, Wilsonart Synergii is the next step in Wilsonart's continuously innovative approach to its product offer.

Working in partnership with Hills Panel Products, Llandaff Laminates and James Latham, the range will be stocked in entirety by these 3 appointed distributors. Please enquire with your chosen distributor for further information and product availability.