Our Timeline

Company founded by George Edward Shnier selling sponge rubber products

Rubber carpet undercushion is added to the Shnier product line

Moses, Norman, Irving and Cecil Shnier join the business.

Shnier begins distributing Armstrong products

Shnier becomes the largest floor covering distributor in Canada and fourth largest in North America

Shnier becomes a public company listing shares on the TSX

Employee profit sharing program established

Shnier diversifies into broadloom launching the Richmond carpet line

Shnier introduces “COLA” internet business to business online customer access

First flooring company to carryout a consumer direct mail flyer ad campaign

Shnier introduces laminate flooring to Canada, pioneering a new flooring category

Shnier diversifies into ceramic tile in launching the proprietary Casa Roma brand

Grand opening of Kenview Blvd. Toronto facility

First annual Shnier Summit dealer convention is held

“FloorsFirst” dealer alignment marketing program is launched

Shnier enters the wood flooring market with the introduction of the Laurentian proprietary brand and several licensed brands

In partnership with Amorim Corporation, Shnier begins distribution of Wicanders brand cork flooring

Shnier family sells the company to private equity firm

Shnier offers innovative new custom dealer websites

Shnier receives several awards including the Brampton Business Achievement Award, and the Best Meeting in Canada award by M & IT.

Shnier launches new “Division9” commercial division brand and opens new downtown Toronto showroom