USG Corp. has announced two growth initiatives to expand its presence in the western United States. The company’s United States Gypsum Co. subsidiary plans to build a new SHEETROCK brand
National Gypsum Co. recently received a United States patent for its GridMarX Wallboard. Blue Xs and dashes on the face paper of GridMarX make it faster and easier for drywall
Sto Corp., a world leader in cladding, coating, and restoration systems, recently completed a year and a half project to upgrade and automate its Dry Production Process at its Atlanta plant location.
A recent ICC report recognized Pactiv’s GreenGuard line of insulating products as meeting or exceeding code requirements as alternative water-resistive barriers. The report, which can be viewed at www.icc-es.org, covers PLYGOOD-Ultra insulation board, fanfold insulation board and insulative sheathings.
Steel Panel Foundations and Sanford Contracting last month announced a licensing agreement to manufacture and produce Steel Panel Foundations’ innovative end-to-end steel foundation system, the alternative to conventional cement foundations.
Dryvit Systems, Inc., a leading EIFS manufacturer, has approved the AquaFlash System and/or Backstop NT Texture product for use with Grid Tape in opening preparations over treated lumber.
The Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association will host is annual convention and INTEX at The Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Fla., from April 2 to 6.