Anthony Sturrus appointed Senior Vice President, Region North America of Pergo and President Pergo Inc.

Anthony Sturrus appointed Senior Vice President, Region North America of Pergo and President Pergo Inc. Anthony Sturrus, has as of January 13, 2003, taken up the position as Senior Vice President, Region North America of Pergo and President Pergo Inc. He will be a member of the Senior Executive Team. Anthony Sturrus previously held the position as President of Baldwin Hardware, a position he had for nine years. Baldwin Hardware is a division of Masco Corporation, a multi-billion dollar corporation engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of building products for the commercial and residential markets. The North American market accounts for about two thirds of Pergo's sales. Pergo is the largest and leading supplier of laminate flooring, and the Pergo brand has a very strong position in North America. Trelleborg January 14, 2003 Pergo AB Corporate Communications For further information, please contact: CEO - Raimo Issal, phone number +46 410 36 31 00 CFO - Annette Kumlien, phone number +46 410 36 31 00 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/01/14/20030114BIT00280/wkr0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2003/01/14/20030114BIT00280/wkr0002.pdf