Hilti is expanding its production network with a new facility in Matamoros, Mexico, that manufacturers fastening products for the North and Latin American markets. During a grand opening event at the site, Hilti and local community officials toured the plant scheduled to begin production in November.
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC has once again raised the standard of excellence in the building products industry, as two of its premier Dens interior gypsum panel products have passed the industry’s most stringent mold resistance test.
Discussing strategies and solutions for recovering from a tough economy, the 2010 International Roofing Expo will present a Power Panel on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, featuring the industry’s leading roofing contractors of all sizes and specialties. The Power Panel will be held at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom at the Morial Convention Center immediately prior to the opening of the show.
The “white roof” solution to roofing replacement and energy conservation has been around for decades. But it’s making headlines on the heels of endorsements for the technique by Steven Chu, the Nobel prize-winning physicist appointed by President Obama as Energy Secretary.
Two continuing education courses offered by Sika Sarnafil have been approved by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) and are now certified to fulfill the AIA’s new Sustainable Design continuing education requirements.
Englert Inc., a producer of rainware and metal roofing products and accessories, and Dawn Solar Systems Inc., a developer and manufacturer of solar thermal systems for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial structures, announced that Englert has become a stocking authorized distributor of Dawn Solar’s systems with installation and service being provided by a network of authorized Englert solar thermal installers.
Carlisle SynTec, a manufacturer of commercial roofing systems, has introduced a new Roof Garden system that provides instant vegetative coverage. Carlisle’s new Vegetated Sedum Tiles add another dimension to the Carlisle Roof Garden family by offering consumers immediate rooftop plant coverage on the day of installation.
Dow Building Solutions (DBS) is realigning its commercial market customer sales and technical support structure to better reflect how customers at different points in the supply chain access its broad portfolio of energy efficient roof, wall and foundation systems for commercial building applications.
The Garland Company, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of high-performance solutions for the building envelope, recently announced it has received three regional awards in 2009, recognizing its people-first culture and honoring its contributions to the economy of Northeast Ohio, where its corporate headquarters is based.