Kraus Canada appoints new president & general manager

Shawn Davies is leaving his post as VP of Sofina Foods to join Kraus Canada as its president and general manager, effective Sept. 23. 

"Today is an exciting day in the history of Kraus," said Steve Malinowski, president and CEO of the Kraus Group of Companies. "I am pleased that Shawn will be joining the leadership team at Kraus."

The company cited Davies' track record of substantial sales growth, strategic acquisitions and boosting profitability, among other successes.

Shawn Davies is leaving his post as VP of Sofina Foods to join Kraus Canada as its president and general manager, effective Sept. 23. 

"Today is an exciting day in the history of Kraus," said Steve Malinowski, president and CEO of the Kraus Group of Companies. "I am pleased that Shawn will be joining the leadership team at Kraus."

The company cited Davies' track record of substantial sales growth, strategic acquisitions and boosting profitability, among other successes.

Prior to his post at Sofina Foods, Davies increased sales by over 500% in his role as VP foodservice at Janes Family Foods. He has also overseen an R&D department and international procurement operations, as well as served as general manager for a national distribution company.

Located in Winnipeg, Kraus Canada is part of the Kraus Group of Companies, a large North American carpeting and flooring manufacturer and distributor. The Canada division serves 2,300 dealers across the country.