The Gypsum Association has announced the release of the 2010 edition of its publication, GA-216, Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products. 

Huber Engineered Materials announced that it has acquired the Kemgard flame retardant and smoke suppressant business of Sherwin-Williams. 

Sto Corp. announced that its StoGuard fluid-applied air and moisture barrier showed significant air tightness during a recent blower door test. 

BaySystems has added a San Francisco spray polyurethane foam applicator to its select list of energywise Preferred Contractors. 

Global demand for drywall is forecast to advance 8.4 percent per year through 2014 to 10.7 billion square meters.

Elaine Williamson Designs has launched a LEED AP Accredited residential and commercial interior design division in response to increasing marketplace demand.

Krista Gesaman, Esq. has joined the EIFS Industry Members Association as the manager of public affairs.

Contractors should prepare to be inundated by paperwork as a result to the documentation requirements of the recently enacted “Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule.” 

BASF and Spec Mix Inc. announced a joint marketing agreement to combine the advantages of BASF’s stucco finishes, water-resistive barriers, reinforcing basecoats and PermaLath 1000 fiberglass lath with computer-batched Spec Mix Fiber Base Coat stucco.

Robert Scoble and Demand Products representatives.