Fybon will sell Elk VersaShield in Canada
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, July 12, 2004
Dallas — Elk Technologies, a supplier of fire-resistant materials to the home furnishings industry, has agreed to make Fybon Inds. of Toronto the exclusive distributor of Elk's VersaShield FR products in Canada.
"We are excited to be able to bring Elk's VersaShield fire barrier products to manufacturers in Canada," said Steve Knapp, president of Fybon, a manufacturer and distributor of high-loft, non-woven textiles. "Elk's commitment to excellence in the development of the VersaShield technology makes for a great match."
Frank Kelly, director of sales for Elk Technologies, said Elk "will provide in-depth training for Fybon Inds.' sales staff.... The Fybon team will be well positioned to work with their mattress manufacturer customers in Canada and the U.S. on these important fire-safety issues."
Elk Technologies, based in Dallas, is marketing VersaShield to the bedding industry and says it can also be used in bed clothing, upholstered furniture, autos and other applications
