ARCADIA + ENCORE PARTNER WITH THE KONTRACT GROUP TO REPRESENT NEW ENGLAND REGION
December 1, 2025, La Palma, CA — Arcadia and Encore are pleased to announce The Kontract Group as their new independent sales representatives for the territories of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Led by principal Shawn Gargiulo and partner Matt Scimone, The Kontract Group will support the brands in strengthening relationships with dealers, designers and end-users across this key market.
With a centrally located showroom in Boston, The Kontract Group offers a highly visible, accessible setting to experience Arcadia and Encore’s product offering firsthand. The space also serves as a hub for events, presentations and ongoing education, helping to foster closer collaboration with strategic partners throughout the region.
Both Gargiulo and Scimone are actively involved with IIDA and bring extensive experience working alongside leading design firms and dealer partners. Their track record of building meaningful relationships and providing thoughtful project support continues to set them apart in the markets they serve, making them a natural fit.
“We’re excited to welcome Shawn, Matt and The Kontract Group to our representative network,” says Zach McNally, Vice President of Sales for Arcadia and Encore. “Their strong presence in the design community, combined with their industry knowledge and enthusiasm for our brands, will play an important role in elevating our visibility and service throughout New England.”
To learn more about The Kontract Group, please visit kontract.com.
About Arcadia and Encore
Arcadia and Encore are two distinct brands within a single family-owned company, each bringing a unique design perspective to a shared mission of creating purposeful, high-quality furniture solutions. Since 1979, Arcadia has offered expansive seating and table collections suited to corporate, healthcare, education, and hospitality spaces. In 1999, Encore was established to broaden the company’s portfolio, delivering light-scale forms and on-trend solutions for today’s changing needs.
While each brand maintains its own identity, they are united by a shared commitment to responsible practices and meaningful customer experiences. Together, they uphold intelligent environmental standards aligned with California’s progressive sustainability goals, and focus on providing value beyond the product itself—offering customizable options, responsive assistance, and a genuine appreciation for the people they serve. With corporate and manufacturing operations based in Southern California, a permanent showroom in Chicago, and representation in key markets nationwide, both brands are well-positioned to support designers, dealers, and end users across the country.