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2021 Family Business Awards: LATICRETE International Inc.

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Category: Lifetime Achievement Award

Laticrete is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of green flooring and facade materials used in residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments.

Our company launched a companywide initiative to bring health and safety information to our customers and the industry by providing access to safety education and alternative installation techniques. We were also awarded a nationwide product placement of tile and stone installation materials in retailer Floor & Décor. In Europe, we completed the merger of BENFER S.R.L. into our operations, allowing us to expand our market presence.

What are your family values?

The Laticrete family values are: Trust, integrity, passion and commitment, innovation, and customer-centricity. They contribute to our success as they are truly embedded in our DNA — acted upon and not just words. They govern our conduct internally and externally through our investments and our relationships.

Industry: Construction/ Building Products Manufacturer
Year Founded:1956
Founders: Henry & Lilian Rothberg
Generation Running Company: Second & Third
Full-Time Employees: 400 (U.S)
Family Members Employed at Company: David Rothberg, Chairman of the Board – Son of founders; Samantha Rothberg, Integrations Project Manager – Granddaughter of founders; Rebecca Rothberg, Architectural Sales Representative – Granddaughter of founders; Daniel Rothberg, Industrial Flooring Manager – Grandson of founders, son of chairman; Simone Meadow, Flooring Division Coordinator, Asia – Granddaughter of founders
Company Website:
www.laticrete.com