Category: Floors
Floor coatings and materials
RPM acquires raised flooring systems manufacturer
RPM International Inc. yesterday announced that its Fibergrate Composite Structures Inc. business has acquired Bison Innovative Products, a leading manufacturer of raised flooring systems. Bison’s flooring systems consist of adjustable polypropylene pedestals that support tiles with architectural finishes such as wood, stone or artificial turf. Its products are used for rooftop decks, plazas, terraces, pop-up-parks and other architectural features requiring maintenance-free pedestals and low maintenance deck surfaces.
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INSTALL launches specification resource for floorcovering installations
INSTALL, training and certification for the floorcovering industry and an association of flooring professionals, announces a new resource for specifiers. Designed to provide downloadable specifications for a wide range of applications, INSTALL is now offering a one-stop shop that allows users to insert trustworthy flooring specs into overall building specifications.
Read MorePPG to acquire coatings manufacturer VersaFlex
PPG today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire VersaFlex, a manufacturer specializing in polyurea, epoxy and polyurethane coatings for water and waste water infrastructure, flooring, transportation infrastructure, and industrial applications.
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PPG unveils comprehensive line of flooring coatings
PPG last week announced the launch of PPG Flooring coatings, which is a comprehensive line of coating systems that include prime coats, base coats and topcoats and are tailored to provide optimum performance based on the specific work environment. Users can choose from four flooring coating systems – general purpose, wear resistant, chemical resistant and urethane cement – with additional customization options.
Read MoreThe VersaFlex Family of Companies announces joint venture with Resdev Limited
The VersaFlex Family of Companies, in collaboration with Resdev Limited announces the formation of the joint venture, Resdev VF LLC. This new company will bring together RESDEV’s specialty flooring, parking deck, and concrete repair systems with VersaFlex’s specialty coatings, linings & technical foams portfolio.
Read MoreFlorock® Polymer Flooring launches FloroStone™ Cove System
Florock® Polymer Flooring, manufacturer of commercial, institutional and industrial coating systems for concrete floors, has launched the latest addition to its hygienic FloroStone™ decorative epoxy flooring line, the FloroStone™ Cove System.
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INSTALL launches five best practices for specifying flooring in a COVID-19 world
INSTALL, aligned with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), assist the architecture, design and construction community with industry-leading education and training to combat the spread of COVID-19. From specialized courses on infection prevention and control to cleaning and disinfection practices developed by healthcare experts, the organizations have worked to ensure the safe specification and installation of floorcovering throughout the pandemic.
Read MoreRobert Pawlak takes on new role as VersaFlex President
VersaFlex announced June 19 that Rob Pawlak as its new president. He steps in to succeed Thomas Verghese who is transitioning to pursue other ventures.
Read MoreCarlisle Construction Materials changes name of its Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers (CASE) business
Carlisle Construction Materials, an operating segment of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, announced today that it is changing the name of its CASE business from Accella Polyurethane Systems to Carlisle Polyurethane Systems (CPS).
Read MoreAISI publishes two new cold-formed steel framing test standards
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced February 20 that it has published two new cold-formed steel test standards: 1) “AISI S921-19, Test Standard for Determining the Strength and Stiffness of Cold-Formed Steel Truss Assemblies and Components,” and 2) “AISI S922-19, Test Standard for Determining the Strength and Stiffness of Bearing-Friction Interference Connector Assemblies in Profiled Steel Panels.”
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