(from the May 2008 Issue)

Staron® Available at High-End Home Retailer
EXPO Design Center to feature Staron in Countertop Showroom

Staron® Surfaces, a division of worldwide technology leader Samsung, has announced a partnership with EXPO Design Center stores nationwide. The Staron Solid Surface and Tempest product lines now will be available for purchase at all EXPO Design Center stores.

A chain of high-end home decorating and appliance stores, EXPO Design Center is owned and managed by The Home Depot brand. With 34 showrooms nationwide, the retail stores provide homeowners with the unique option to purchase everything they need to remodel and furnish their homes all at one store. Acting as a one-stop-shop, EXPO Design Center not only sells products, but they also offer professional design consultation and installation services.



“Today’s homeowners are more selective in choosing the brands and companies connected to their homes,” states Steve Spooner, product merchant for kitchen, countertops and custom home organization with EXPO Design Center. “That’s what makes the partnership between Staron and Expo Design Center the perfect marriage – people trust our brands and know they are receiving upscale, designer-grade products and knowledgeable service.”

EXPO Design Center’s countertop showroom will focus much of the Staron in-store display on the versatile Tempest Stylist product line. The Tempest surface incorporates larger, translucent particulates and reflective chips into the material giving it a beautiful look that rivals quartz and natural stone. In addition to the Tempest display, EXPO Design Center will showcase 20 other surface samples from the brand’s popular Solid Surface line. Although not on display, additional colors from Staron’s full surface line are available through the EXPO Design Center catalog. Visit EXPO Design Center online at www.expo.com.

About Staron® Surfaces by Samsung
Staron offers three great surfacing options – high-performance Staron Solid Surfaces, luxurious Staron Quartz and the versatile Staron Tempest. All combine natural beauty with design sensibility to offer a variety of colors and patterns. Durable, stain-resistant and hygienic, Staron Surfaces makes the design and selection process easy. For more information about Staron and application ideas, please visit www.staron.com or call 800.795.7177.

About EXPO Design Center
EXPO Design Center® provides customers with a unique shopping experience by giving homeowners the ability to create a home sanctuary. Through a limitless selection of premium and fashion-forward products from around the world, EXPO Design Center is a design destination. EXPO Design Center offers customers design services, installation, finance and delivery for a complete shopping experience. Founded in 1991, EXPO Design Center is a division of the The Home Depot® with 34 stores.

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