BonaKemi USA announces the addition of Dan Lipman as regional distributor manager for the Western region.

Lipman’s 11 years of flooring industry experience includes serving since 1998 as publisher of Floor Covering Installer (FCI) Magazine.

Prior to being promoted to FCI publisher, Lipman contributed to the success of Western Floors and Eastern Floors Magazine (now National Floor Trends Magazine) as well as being an account executive for FCI.

"Dan brings a great deal to our company,” said Enos Farnsworth, BonaKemi vice president of sales and marketing. “His in-depth knowledge and passion for the industry and its people have contributed to the success of numerous manufacturers, distributors, retailers, contractors and installers.”

Lipman has worked with many industry associations to develop educational articles and programs for sales, marketing and installation. He has lent his support to industry associations, including NWFA, NOFMA, FCICA, FIANA, WFCA and CFI, for conventions, trade shows and seminars.

“I am very excited about this opportunity and look forward to expanding BonaKemi USA’s top-quality products throughout the West Coast,” Lipman said. Lipman will work with Bona distributors in the Western region of the United States to support sales and marketing programs for the complete Bona system of products.

BonaKemi USA, Inc., the North American subsidiary of BonaKemi AB, Malmö, Sweden, manufactures and distributes complete systems for hardwood floor finishing, including dust containment sanding equipment, abrasives, fillers, stains and “The Environmental Choiceâ” family of waterborne hardwood floor finishing and floor care products. For more information, please contact BonaKemi USA, Inc. at (800) 872-5515 or www. bonakemi.com.