U.S. Gypsum Co. has announced plans to build a gypsum panel manufacturing plant in Washingtonville, Pa. The facility, valued at approximately $180 million, will enable the company to maintain pace with customer demand for wallboard products in the Northeast U.S.
The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau has unveiled a new technical document, "Suspension Systems for Acoustical Lay-in Ceilings" to clarify the requirements of the new International Building Code for acoustical ceiling installation in Seismic Categories D, E and F.
Spider, a division of SafeWorks LLC, announced the award of the contract to replace the façade maintenance system on 3M's corporate headquarters located in Maple Wood, Minn.
ServiceMagic Inc. and ImproveNet, Inc., the two online marketplaces that connect consumers with prescreened residential contractors and home service professionals, announced they have entered into an agreement whereby ServiceMagic will acquire all of the outstanding stock of ImproveNet. The combination of the two companies will create the most effective, comprehensive and targeted Internet marketing solution for residential contractors.
Mohawk Industries Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Unilin Holding NV for 2.2 billion Euros or approximately $2.6 billion in cash. Mohawk intends to allow Unilin to operate as an independent company as they have done in the past with ceramic producer Dal-Tile.
The PPG Building Renewal Program is designed to give building owners and facility managers a one-stop resource for the coatings, glass and paint products and information they need to revive the appearance of older, weathered commercial buildings in the United States and Canada.
Bill Sturgeon, president/CEO of Manufacturing Specialties Inc., announced the recent move to Johnstown, Ohio, located 20 miles from Columbus. The building is 53,000 square feet on a 13-acre site.
Ames Taping Tool Systems Inc. announces the opening of its newest store in Long Island City, N.Y. The opening continues the Atlanta-based firm's expansion into major metropolitan markets across the country. Ames has established company-owned store locations in more than 100 markets, in addition to franchise operations in over 80 of residential and commercial construction markets in the U.S. and Canada. The company has opened 10 new store locations this year, and continues its store opening program throughout the U.S. in the first half 2005.
Walls & Ceilings visited the grand opening of Armstrong World Industries' new ceiling suspension system manufacturing plant in Aberdeen, Md., May 25. The event had a commemorative ceremony with company staff, with representatives from Worthington Armstrong Venture, as well as Aberdeen's Mayor Douglas Wilson.
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