By Andy posted July 30, 2010 | Views: 4528
America's Leading Distributor of Architectural Panels and Decorative Surfacing
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July 27, 2010
Rugby IPD, Corp., formerly doing business as Rugby Industrial Products Distribution, is pleased to announce its new trade name and tagline: Rugby Architectural Building Products. America’s Leading Distributor of Architectural Panels and Decorative Surfacing.
“Rugby is a full-line distributor of value-added architectural interior building materials. We stock, market, sell and distribute countertop surfacing material, hardwood and composite panel products, stainless steel sinks and accessories in all of our locations and provide exceptional service to our customers.” David Hughes, President.
“Since redefining our strategy in January 2010 to become a full-line distributor of architectural building products, we have more than doubled our product lines and achieved our objective of a consistent product offering across all fourteen locations. Our new brand accurately communicates to the marketplace what Rugby is today.” Drew Dickinson, Chief Operating Officer.
In conjunction the new brand name, today, Rugby has launched a new web site, www.rugbyabp.com.
Rugby Architectural Building Products serves a variety of manufacturing segments including cabinet, casework, commercial millwork and store fixture manufacturers, countertop fabricators, office, residential and contract furniture manufacturers, exhibit manufacturers and recreational vehicle companies. End-uses for Rugby products are staples in everyday life, contained in the cabinetry, case goods, millwork, countertops, furniture and fixtures found in every retail store, commercial office building, military base, restaurant, hotel, casino, bank, government or municipal building, museum, home, apartment, school, university, hospital, laboratory, airport, sports stadium, and theater. Because Rugby products are appearance oriented, revenues are heavily driven by replacement and remodeling expenditures as well as new construction.
All locations distribute architectural grade hardwood plywood, thermally fused melamine, composite panel products, hardwood lumber, cabinet hardware, adhesives and accessories. Rugby distributes decorative surfacing including Samsung Staron® and Radianz Quartz™ surfacing, and Wilsonart brand solid surfacing. High pressure decorative laminate brands include Wilsonart®, Arborite®, Pionite, and Nevamar®. Rugby also markets a complete line of private labeled “Rugby” brand high quality stainless steel sinks and faucets.
Headquartered in Tempe, AZ, the company serves over 9,000 customers in many of the largest metro centers in the US with a geographic footprint covering 25 states from 14 distribution facilities operating in Boston, MA, Springfield/Hartford, Metro NYC, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Indianapolis, IN,