Etheridge Applauds New Jobs at Pergo Plant in Garner

WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today hailed the news that Pergo Inc., a laminate flooring company, will expand its Garner operations. The expansion will create 86 new jobs and invest $36 million in the state.

"This is great news for Garner!" Etheridge said. "These high-quality jobs will bring opportunity to our community and hope to many working families. Pergo is investing not only in North Carolina, but in our workers, our families and our communities."

The expansion facility, located in the Greenfield Industrial Park in Garner, will manufacture Four-In-One molding, an all-purpose accessory that can be used in four different applications in laminate work. Production will begin in August. The new plant will create 54 new positions. An additional 32 positions will be added to Pergo's Paragon project, a new direct laminate line expansion at the Garner facility.

Pergo Inc. is a laminate flooring company with leading market positions. Net sales amounted to $214 million last year. Pergo has more than 270 employees nationwide with 227 of those employees in North Carolina. Their North America corporate headquarters is in Raleigh off Highwoods Boulevard. The company's current investment in the state is about $42 million.

For more information on how to apply for jobs, visit www.pergo.com or call 1-800-33-PERGO (1-800-337-3746).