Panolam Industries Files for Chapter 11

Panolam Industries, a Shelton, Conn.-based decorative laminate company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as part of a previously announced debt restructuring agreement with lenders led by Apollo Capital Management and Eaton Vance Management. Genstar Capital and Sterling Group bought Panolam for $345 million in 2005.

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