FCICA Member, UZIN UTZ, Announces Leadership Change

Aurora, Colorado (April 14, 2025) — Uzin Utz North America Inc. has announced the retirement of Mark Weglowski, a highly respected leader with nearly 13 years at the company and over 25 years of experience in the hardwood flooring industry. Weglowski played a pivotal role in the growth of the PALLMANN brand in North America, building strong industry relationships, mentoring the team, and consistently delivering exceptional results with passion and professionalism. His leadership, vision, and dedication have left a lasting positive impact on PALLMANN and the entire Uzin Utz organization worldwide. Uzin Utz expresses its sincere gratitude for Weglowski’s years of service to Uzin Utz North America, the PALLMANN brand, and the hardwood flooring industry; we wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. 

Succeeding Weglowski as Vice President of PALLMANN is Josh Neuberger, a seasoned professional with twelve years at Uzin Utz North America. Beginning his career in sales and marketing for PALLMANN, Neuberger later became Director of Marketing for all Uzin Utz North America brands. Most recently, he  served as Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development, where he played a key role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory. With over 20 years of experience in the flooring industry, Neuberger has been instrumental in numerous projects, including the construction of Uzin Utz North America’s dry-mortar plant in Waco, Texas, the restructuring of company logistics and warehouses and the development of the global PASSION 2025 strategy. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Consortium, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, and an Associate’s Degree in Marketing.

“I would like to thank Mark for his years of service to the industry and Uzin Utz North America. I am grateful to have worked under his leadership and consider him a mentor and, more importantly, a close friend. I wish him all the best in his retirement!” stated Josh Neuberger. “I am very excited to return to the PALLMANN brand after serving in various roles within Uzin Utz North America. Our excellent team of industry professionals is dedicated to providing excellence and value to wood floor contractors. Our global  colleagues also support us within all six of the brands of the global Uzin Utz organization and have the full backing of the Utz family.” 

About Uzin Utz North America Inc. Based in Aurora, CO, Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, headquartered in Ulm, Germany. With a history dating back to 1911, the company is a vertically integrated manufacturer of product systems designed for every stage of the flooring process – from preparation and installation to finishing and care. Its premium brands, Uzin, Pallmann, and Wolff, offer high-quality solutions for all types of floor coverings.