QEP Co., Inc.
Troy Lovegrove has extensive experience in various manufacturing roles. Troy currently serves as the President and General Manager at Robinson Stave and East Bernstadt Cooperage since 2018. Prior to this, they worked at QEP as the Vice President of Wood Flooring Operations, where they successfully led a multi-site operation and achieved significant cost savings through process improvements. Troy also held the role of Director of Manufacturing at QEP and was responsible for increasing productivity and capacity while reducing costs. Before QEP, they worked at Brunswick Corporation as the VP of Operations/Plant Manager, implementing Lean manufacturing techniques and reducing inventory and labor costs. Troy also held the position of Director of Operations at Columbia Flooring, where they led the company's expansion and strategic planning efforts. Their early career included roles at Harris-Tarkett as a Production System Efficiency Manager and Engineering Manager, where they implemented continuous improvement practices.
Troy Lovegrove completed a Masters degree in Executive Business Administration from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee in 2004. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering from East Tennessee State University, from 1989 to 1992. Troy also obtained a Lean Certificate from the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services, although the specific month and year of this certification are not provided.
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QEP Co., Inc.
Founded in 1979, QEP Co., Inc. is a leading global provider of high quality, innovative and value-driven flooring and flooring installation solutions. QEP manufactures, markets and sells a comprehensive line of flooring installation tools, adhesives, and underlayment for both consumers as well as professional installers. QEP continues to build its reputation for offering its customers the most comprehensive flooring installation product line and wood flooring available from one company. The company markets over 8,000 products under various brand names that are well respected in their market niches. Under the Harris Flooring Group™, QEP manufactures and offers a complete line of hardwood, luxury vinyl, and modular carpet tile. QEP sells its products throughout the world to home improvement retail centers, professional specialty distribution outlets, and flooring dealers under brand names including QEP®, LASH®, Roberts®, Harris Flooring Group™, Capitol®, Harris®Wood, Kraus®, Naturally Aged Flooring™, Vitrex®, Homelux®, Brutus®, PRCI®, Plasplugs®, Tomecanic®, Premix-Marbletite® (PMM), Apple Creek® and Elastiment®. QEP continually enhances its market leadership positions through selective acquisitions that extend its geographic reach, add proprietary product lines and broaden distribution capabilities, enabling the company to capitalize on cross-selling opportunities. Additionally, the company continues to develop and introduce innovative products and ideas for the professional installer in all target markets. Customer Service and technical support are key elements in this business and QEP prides itself on supplying the quality service that customers expect. QEP has offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.