Platform Performance Flooring Systems announces strategic pivot

Platform Performance Flooring Systems—the new identity for FloorPrep by DEPENDABLE, LLC—is making a high-stakes strategic pivot and leadership-driven expansion for 2026. While industry leaders contract operations, Platform is doubling down on capital investment, sales leadership, and national infrastructure to support a “systems-focused” future.

“We treated 2025 as our transition year, resetting our leadership and technical support to meet modern trade needs,” said Alex Keene, Vice President of Operations at parent company Keene, Inc.. “Building on our heritage, we’ve evolved to provide the total platform that ensures a fail-safe, high-performance installation from the subfloor up.”

The 2026 pivot integrates Platform with Compotite and Keene Building Products for a “one-stop shop” ecosystem. Kevin Brininger, Director of R&D and Product Management, has spearheaded a total operational overhaul of the Compotite line and the company’s operations, resolving previous fulfillment and manufacturing hurdles.

“We look at the science behind how buildings are built today, but also the science of a reliable supply chain,” said Brininger. “By resolving previous operational challenges, we’ve ensured customers can feel 100% confident in placing orders and receiving the support they need.”

A veteran sales “dream team”

Crucial to this growth is the leadership of Robert “Bob” Williams, Director of Sales. A 40-year industry veteran, Williams has recruited an industry “dream team” of seasoned leaders to ensure unparalleled contractor support. Under his direction, the company has built a powerhouse team consisting of:

• 3 Business Development Managers
• 4 Regional Managers
• 11 Independent Rep Agencies

“We are building an unbreakable foundation,” said Williams. “It’s about having vetted experts on the ground who understand the jobsite to help the industry utilize these systems to their full potential.”

Investing in the contractor

Platform is backing its technical strategy with a massive investment in field education. A new Training Center is scheduled to open in Cleveland, Ohio, in late April 2026, serving as the first in a national rollout that includes planned locations in New York and Florida.

“Relaunching as Platform proves we are not just legacy products, but a bigger, more varied company built on modern standards,” Keene said.

Platform Performance Flooring Systems will officially showcase this new era at Coverings 2026 in Las Vegas, in its Booth #6283. Attendees are invited to experience the brand’s expanded “subfloor-to-shower” portfolio, including the industry-leading self-leveling underlayments and the revitalized Compotite line.

About Platform Performance Flooring Systems

Platform Performance Flooring Systems (formerly FloorPrep, a DEPENDABLE, LLC company) is a Midwest-based manufacturer with over 70 years of expertise in high-quality floor preparation, including patches, self-levelers, and moisture mitigation. To be launched publicly at Coverings 2026, this new identity reflects an expanded product portfolio and a systems-focused philosophy engineered for professional installers. The rebrand aligns the company’s heritage of innovation with the successful Platform product family, offering clearer brand organization and easier specification.

While the name has evolved to better represent its performance-driven manufacturing approach, customers will continue to receive the same trusted product performance, ordering processes, and exceptional support they have relied on for decades.