Configura & MRL Join Forces to Streamline Flooring Design and Specification

Configura, a leading provider of innovative software solutions, and MyResourceLibrary (MRL), the premier virtual library serving the contract market, join forces in a strategic partnership to revolutionize the flooring industry. Leveraging combined strengths, the partnership aims to introduce innovative solutions and expanded offerings, creating a new era of efficiency and connectivity for manufacturers, designers and the A&D community. By integrating Configura’s flooring technology with MRL’s expertise and relationships, this alliance provides access to a wide range of flooring products, enhancing the design and specification process for everyone.

“Our collaboration with MyResourceLibrary represents a significant step forward in our commitment to driving innovation within the flooring industry,” said Stefan Persson, CEO of Configura. “Combining our technological capabilities with MRL’s industry expertise, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value to manufacturers and the A&D community alike.”

Jim Palmitier, President of MRL, echoes the sentiment, “We are thrilled to partner with Configura to enhance the resources available to the flooring industry. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to streamline the design process for the commercial interior industry and improve communication among architects, designers, dealerships and manufacturers. We look forward to the positive impact it will bring.”

This partnership will bring many benefits to the entire industry.

  • Access to a broader range of flooring products and materials: By integrating Configura’s CET Commercial Interiors with flooring manufacturers working with MRL, users can easily find and specify the perfect flooring solutions for their projects.
  • Enhanced design and specification process: Configura’s CET Commercial Interiors and Spec simplify the entire sales and design experience, powered by content sourced by MRL, making it easier for designers and specifiers to make informed decisions with accurate pricing and material selection.
  • Greater efficiency and connectivity: The combined offering fosters better connections between manufacturers, designers and the A&D community, improving communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

MRL is hosting its annual NAIRC conference next week in Scottsdale, AZ, where Configura is a proud sponsor, furthering the commitment between the two companies. Stop by Configura’s table to learn how this partnership will streamline the flooring design and specification process. Discover innovative products aimed at optimizing project workflow and network with Configura and MRL representatives.

About Configura

Configura creates intelligent space-planning software for manufacturers, dealers and designers in the contract furniture, kitchen and bath, material handling, industrial machinery, and laboratory and healthcare industries. The company’s software products are used worldwide. Configura Sverige AB, the parent company, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with commercial operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Shenzhen, China; Tokyo, Japan; and Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1990, Configura is privately owned with 300 employees worldwide and annual sales of more than $25 million USD. More information at www.configura.com.

About MyResourceLibrary

MyResourceLibrary is the contract industry’s premier virtual library, offering an extensive collection of product information for the A&D community and contract furniture dealers all over the United States. MRL has developed a solution that streamlines the initial stages of design and the sales process, bridging the gap from an idea, or need to specification. Our unparalleled product and marketing data, coupled with our user-friendly software, equips a vast community of product specifiers with the information they need to make informed, timely decisions and recommendations in preparation for specification. More information at www.myresourcelibrary.com