Walker Zanger acquires Mexican tile manufacturer

Walker Zanger, a Sylmar-based stone and tile company, acquired Cer & #225;mica Antique in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. WZ Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Walker & Zanger Inc., now has majority ownership in the artisan tile manufacturer. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Walker Zanger distributes tile made by Cer & #225;mica Antique. Collections include: Studio Moderne by Michael Berman; Vibe; Ceramica Alhambra; and Mizu. The acquisition gives the company control of production, engineering knowledge and patents. All of Cer & #225;mica Antique’s 200 employees will be retained. Humberto Sereno, founder of Cer & #225;mica Antique, continues to have a significant portion of ownership in the company. Walker Zanger sells products in 17 showrooms and through 200 authorized dealers nationwide. Eric Billingsley