Milliken appoints Todd van der Kruik vice president of global design, floor covering division

HomeNewsMilliken appoints Todd van der Kruik vice president of global design, floor...

Spartanburg, S.C.—Milliken has appointed Todd van der Kruik vice president of global design for the company’s global floor covering division. A design leader of the flooring industry, van der Kruik joined Milliken effective May 14.

“Todd brings a wealth of design knowledge, innovation and creativity to our business,” said Jim McCallum, president of the Milliken global floor covering division. “His collaborative and inclusive approach make him a great fit to take our design function and products to a new level.”

Van der Kruik replaces Bob Hutchison, who is moving to a consulting role with Milliken. “I am grateful for Bob’s work in transforming our product portfolio over these last four years,” McCallum added. “Bob’s soft-spoken nature, technical knowledge and industry insights make him a great talent and a loyal partner, and I look forward to working with Bob in his new role.”

Van der Kruik brings to Milliken a history of design leadership and excellence in our industry. He most recently served as vice president of design for Bentley Mills. Prior to that, he held positions with Invista and Tandus. Van der Kruik also worked for Milliken previously, where he led the introduction of the Milliken Floor Covering solution dyed program.

Must Read

Mohawk Builder + Multifamily promotes Made in USA portfolio

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Builder + Multifamily is aiming to build a more sustainable world with a diverse portfolio of carpet, laminated wood and resilient flooring...

Johnsonite named Top Product in Fuse Alliance Supplier Awards

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett’s Johnsonite family of rubber tile and finishing accessories was named Top Product in the Fuse Alliance Supplier Awards during the group’s annual...

WFCA launches SEAL Academy

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has launched the SEAL (Seeking Excellence As Leaders) Academy, a leadership development and certification program billed as a...

Mannington hires award-winning carpet designer

Salem, N.J.—Mannington has appointed Jeanette Himes as manager of residential carpet design. With her extensive experience in carpet design, Himes is set to bring a...

Underlayment: Padding products tout form and function

Underlayment is a crucial part of the flooring installation process. Its benefits include sound absorption, moisture protection, substrate leveling and more.  Choosing the right underlayment...

Southwind names Jim Mahaffey divisional VP

Dalton, Ga.—Jim Mahaffey has been chosen to be the divisional vice president for Southwind's Northeast region of the sales team. Mahaffey joins Southwind after...
Some text some message..
X