ParexLahabra Inc announced the acquisition of the assets of Texas EIFS LC. Teifs will benefit from being part of a larger corporation by sharing product expertise and technical support, utilizing the multiple manufacturing locations available to all of the ParexLahabra brands, and developing new opportunities and growth prospects for its employees.

According to the most recent forecast from the Economic Research department at Portland Cement Association although cement consumption is not projected to decline, only marginal gains are expected.

The Construction Specifications Institute has initiated the development of the new Construction Education Network, a provider program that encompasses the complete building industry spectrum-specifiers, architects, engineers, designers, building owners, contractors, product manufacturer representatives and other related professionals.

(Ed. note: CLAPCA member and W&C feature contributor Clint Burton reports on this year’s show)

The Carolina’s Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association held its 10th annual convention Oct. 26 through 28, at the Kingston Plantation Resort, in N. Myrtle Beach, S.C. The event was well attended, with exhibitors on hand to show their freshest wares. AWCI’s “EIFS-Doing It Right” training was again held during the show, with 16 tradesmen enrolled.

Scientific Certification Systems announces its SCS Sustainable Choice, a certification program that recognizes sustainability achievements and offers manufacturers a path of continuous improvement in environmental, social and product performance. The program is being launched in the building product sector with the carpet industry.

Panasonic recently announced the formation of the Panasonic Home and Environment Co., a newly independent group that focuses on green technology dedicated to helping improve the energy efficacy of homes and the health of homeowners in the United States.

IndustryWeek magazine has selected National Gypsum's wallboard production plant in Wilmington, N.C., as one of the "10 Best Plants in North America."

The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association announced the addition of its "Rock and Slag Wool Insulation" brochure to its library of free resources.

Although many regional markets throughout the U.S. experienced strong cement consumption growth earlier this year, a new forecast from the Economic Research Department at the Portland Cement Association expects the remains of the year to be quite different

Fortifiber Corp. announced that it has completed its purchase of the operations and assets of Firstline Corporation's Valdosta, Ga., facility. The plant represents a strategic addition to Fortifiber's manufacturing locations, expanding the company's product and service capabilities in the Southeast.