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SPEC MIX®, INC.

SPEC MIX®, INC. Sponsors Free Continuing Education
	SPEC MIX®, INC. offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is registered with AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
	Factory Preblended Mortar for Masonry Construction Provides an overview of the components, features, benefits, and manufacturing of factory preblended mortar, including a discussion of specification standards and considerations when selecting mortar. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

SPEC MIX® is your national source for high quality; factory produced cementitious products that are preblended for the construction industry. With more than 57 licensed manufacturers located in major markets across the U.S. and Canada, SPEC MIX producers utilize computerized batching equipment and the finest materials to ensure total quality control throughout your project. Moreover, in the case of nearly every project, all raw materials are sourced within 500 miles of project sites making SPEC MIX products an excellent choice for LEED certification. Whether the project specification calls for masonry mortar and grout; stucco or shotcrete, SPEC MIX products are available in 80 or 94 pound packages as well as 3,000 pound bulk bags. The bulk bags are used with our various patented silo systems to maximize a contractor’s efficiency, cost savings, safety rating while reducing the environmental impact by providing more “Green,” sustainable building practices. SPEC MIX delivers the best products and efficient delivery systems to get your project completed as safely and timely as possible with the least impact on the environment. For more information on SPEC MIX®, please visit www.specmix.com.

Samsung Chemical (USA), Inc.

Samsung Sponsors Free Continuing Education
	Samsung Chemical (USA), Inc. offers the following FREE on-line continuing education courses at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
	Acrylic Solid Surface Solutions in Commercial Settings Provides an overview of the characteristics of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface compared to other surface materials and the driving factors that contribute to its growing role in sustainable design strategies. Also discussed are the manufacturing, fabricating, and thermoformable processes of 100% Acrylic Solid Surface and the related green standards and certification programs. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE
	An Overview of Engineered Quartz Surfaces Provides an overview of the characteristics, features and benefits of engineered quartz surfaces, as well as a discussion on the related green certification programs. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

Staron® and Starex are brands within Samsung's chemical division --- Samsung Chemical (USA), Inc., operates as an independent corporation engaged principally in sales and distribution of plastic chemical resin (Starex) and solid surface materials (Staron), both manufactured by Cheil Industries, Inc., the parent company of Samsung. Samsung Chemical (USA), Inc., has contributed to the long-range success of Cheil Industries, Inc., while setting its own course in developing many new domestic and international opportunities. Staron® product lines currently include Staron® Solid Surfaces and Radianz. Staron® Solid Surfaces are a versatile, acrylic decorative surfacing material that have multiple commercial uses and are a popular countertop material in home construction and remodeling. The manufacturing process for Staron® Solid Surfaces have been certified by ISO 9002, the international quality assurance system, and by ISO 14000, the international environmental management system. For more information on Samsung Chemical (USA), Inc., please visit www.staron.com.

AS Hanging Systems

AS Hanging Systems Sponsors Free Continuing Education
	AS Hanging Systems offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is registered by AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
	Wall Hanging Systems Provides an overview of wall hanging systems with a focus on integrating systems in the overall design of a project and includes discussions on system elements, selection criteria, specialty applications, and sustainable design. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

Wall-object and art hanging solutions. This company, with over 20,000 installations, ships worldwide every day with a 99.99% ship from stock record. Orders ship within 24 hrs. Hanging systems constructed of any of tensioned or suspended cables, or rods to be hung from various tracks or stand-off piers. Solutions for curved walls, wall reveals, ceilings, exposed contemporary tracks, or track to be mounted behind finished carpentry trim. Potential LEED points are available as are 3 Part CSI Specs. We are able to assist with your design objectives. Call our support specialists with your plans while they are still fluid. Primary uses include sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, higher-education and municipal projects. Configurations are available for both design-in and surface-mount preferences. Specialized applications include, Footprintless® Easel, Boardless® Bulletin Board, food services menu display, brag walls, exhibits, hanging objects from open-office panel systems.

Visit our web site to download various reference documents including specs, installation guides, weight capacity guide, and comprehensive product displays, photos, illustrations and application stories. For more information on AS Hanging Systems, please visit www.ashanging.com

AMERICAN MARAZZI TILE

American Marazzi Tile Sponsors Free Continuing Education
	American Marazzi Tile offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is registered with AIA, CSI, USGBC and many more organizations.
	Ventilated Wall Systems: Porcelain Stoneware Cladding Solution for Energy Efficient Buildings This course introduces the porcelain ventilated wall system, its components, and how they function to reduce building energy use for both retrofits and new construction. This course is USGBC approved for GBCI CE credit. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

Marazzi USA plays a key role within the strong global presence of Marazzi Group by decisively meeting the tile needs of the North American market. Manufacture and sourcing of a vast array of products – porcelains, glazed ceramics, glass mosaics, natural stones, metallics – brings a total tile package that addresses aesthetic and performance requirements of designers, architects and homeowners. For more information on American Marazzi Tile, please visit www.marazziarchitectural.com.

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