QEP Co., Inc.
Laurent Barbudaux has a extensive work experience in supply chain management and purchasing. Laurent started their career at Kaiser Industries, Ltd in 1994 as a Production and Distribution Manager, where they led purchasing efforts and managed inventory levels. In 2000, they joined QEP as the Director of Purchasing, where they supervised all purchasing duties for multiple plants and spearheaded policy development. Laurent then moved to Total Safety US, Inc. in 2007 as the Director of Supply Chain Management, where they led the corporate purchasing team and managed inventory and logistics for numerous distribution centers. In 2012, Laurent returned to QEP as the Vice President of Purchasing.
Laurent Barbudaux attended College Dutilleul from 1986 to 1989, where they earned a Baccalaureat D degree in Physics and Mathematics.
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.