Morbern Adds West Coast Rep
Morbern, the leading North American designer and manufacturer of upholstery vinyl for commercial interior, marine and automotive markets, announces that Chris Zappala has joined the company as the sales agent for the West Coast. Zappala will lead the company’s presence in California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, and focus his efforts on the contract market, marine aftermarket and the automotive aftermarket. He officially joined the Morbern team March 23.
“Chris brings a wealth of experience in both coated fabrics and the architecture and design community,” said Morbern’s Director of Sales, Jordan Feltrup-Exum. Zappala will report to Feltrup-Exum. “In addition, his extensive network of contacts in the West will ensure Morbern’s growth in the region.”
Previously, Zappala spent nine years with Uniroyal Engineered Products, where he managed West Coast OEM and A&D accounts for coated fabrics. He also has experience in the kitchen and bath, and hospitality furnishings industries.
Zappala is a graduate of Tufts University with a bachelor’s in biochemistry.
About Morbern
Established in 1956, Morbern is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of decorative vinyl upholstery for the contract, health care, hospitality, automotive and marine markets. The vertically integrated, ISO 9001:2015 certified company creates innovative vinyls that meet the challenges of the design and engineering communities, balancing performance, durability and style.
Headquartered in Cornwall, Ontario, with U.S. offices in High Point, North Carolina, it operates nine manufacturing and distribution centers across the continent. For more information, visit www.Morbern.com or connect through Facebook,Instagram and Twitter.
