The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration announced an alliance with the Gypsum Association to foster safe and healthful aggregate operations nationwide. The top leaders from the two groups signed the agreement at the Gypsum Association's fall meeting in the Woodlands, Texas.
Lafarge North America Inc. announced investing approximately $120 million to expand the capacity of its state-of-the-art gypsum drywall manufacturing facility in Silver Grove, Ky.
The International Code Council board of directors approved the establishment of the Labor Management Advisory Committee at its 2005 annual conference. The LMAC will promote public health, safety and welfare in the built environment by serving as an international forum for labor and management to communicate with the ICC.
Structus Building Technologies, the manufacturers of No-Coat Structural Drywall Corners, announced the signing of 15-year agreement with Grabber Construction Products for the distribution of the No-Coat branded products.
The Insulating Concrete Forms Association held its Fall Meeting and Expo September 19 through 21, in Indianapolis. With approximately 40 exhibitors and more than 300 attendees, this was the largest attendance ever in ICFA's history. Four new board members and a new vice chairman were elected.
The Moderna Glueless Laminate Ceiling Planks resemble wood and are installed with a patented clip system. Its tongue-and-groove profile is easy to install and comes in many patterns. They are
Marino\Ware has opened a manufacturing facility in East Chicago, Ind. This plant produces the company's complete line of cold-formed steel construction products.
Leica Geosystems announced the launch of a program for the academic and research community to facilitate the introduction of GPS reference station network technology into its teaching curriculum and scientific research activities.
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle visited the Plymouth Foam headquarters in Plymouth, Wis., September 27, 2005. The governor visited with company employees, toured the plant and discussed the use of Plymouth Foam products on several prominent local construction products.