Thornton Flooring & Design Center announced it has acquired all nine Carpetland USA locations across two Midwestern states, according to an article in Floor Covering News. The acquisition will expand Thornton’s footprint to 12 locations.
The Carpetland USA locations include Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo in Iowa. The Illinois locations include Galesburg, Moline and Sterling. The combined company will now serve markets from eastern Wyoming to western Illinois.
“For both Thornton and Carpetland USA, this transaction marks a new chapter defined by shared values, strong community ties and a commitment to long-term growth,” said Matt Thornton, CEO of Thornton Flooring, a member of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA). “I have known Eric Langan for nearly 10 years and I am thrilled to partner with him and the Carpetland USA team to strengthen our collective presence in the Midwest.”…