Hampshire, IL – VOCOMP-25 water-based acrylic concrete sealer is a ready-to-use concrete curing and sealing compound formulated of special acrylic polymers in a true water-based carrier. VOCOMP-25 provides improved resistance to rain, sun, freezing temperatures, most acids and industrial chemicals, petroleum, deicing salts, cleaning agents (except aromatic solvents), diluted caustics, and other pollutants. VOCOMP-25 appears milky white in the container and, when first applied, leaves a bluish cast on the concrete for easy visual coverage. VOCOMP-25 dries clear to provide a transparent sheen finish. This sheen can be controlled by the number of coats applied. VOCOMP-25 may be used wherever a medium-to-high sheen is desired to bring out the natural beauty of concrete without discoloring, checking, or peeling. It may be applied to simultaneously cure, seal, and dustproof new, old, interior, exterior, horizontal, and vertical concrete surfaces. VOCOMP-25 is ideal for curing, sealing, and dustproofing driveways, sidewalks, patios, swimming pool areas, and commercial floors. Horizontal surfaces protected with VOCOMP-25 offer excellent wearing qualities for foot and vehicular traffic. If, after prolonged usage, traffic patterns appear, the surface can be washed clean and recoated to restore the original beauty.

Hampshire, IL – CEM-KOTE FLEX CR is designed for waterproofing, repair, and protection of concrete structures exposed to hydrogen sulfide environments, such as sewers, manholes, lift stations, and digesters. It is also used in concrete restoration in thin sections where superior flexibility, chemical resistance, and breathability are required. It protects and waterproofs structures subjected to various chemicals, such as concrete floors, tanks, secondary containment structures, and clarifiers. CEM-KOTE FLEX CR is a highly flexible, fiber-reinforced, hydraulic cement based material. It is a two-component system consisting of dry Component A and liquid Component B. CEM-KOTE FLEX CR features many features and benefits, including: • Superior flexibility. • Resistance to hydrogen sulfide environments. • Long term crack resistance. • Superior freeze/thaw resistance. • Excellent bond to clean substrate. • Self-curing. • Very low shrinkage. • Vermin proof. • Non-toxic. W. R. MEADOWS, under partnership with GEMITE PRODUCTS, is the exclusive U.S. distributor of CEM-KOTE FLEX CR.

Cincinnati, OH-March 17, 2011-Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SMA) has recently reelected Keith Shipman of Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC as Chairman of SMA from 2011-2012. “I am happy to continue to assist SMA and its members with ongoing research, discussions, and product developments in the global manufacture and distribution of shelving, mezzanines, work stations, storage products, and equipment for today’s working environment,” stated Keith Shipman. Keith Shipman is National Sales Manager for Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC, the manufacturer of ResinDek® panels used for decking, flooring, mezzanines, racks, shelving, work platforms, pick modules, warehouses, and other industrial workstations. More information is available at http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.resindek.com regarding this organization and their services. SMA is involved in: • U.S. Industrial Steel Shelving and Mezzanine product and safety standards, since the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredits them. • Funding programs for product testing and R & D for over 20 years, which have resulted in virtually all of the technical advances made within the U.S. Codes/Standards for industrial steel shelving. • SMA members prepare and conduct extensive educational materials and programs. • All SMA members are seated on the SMA Engineering Committee and on the Storage Council's related groups that develop how to integrate traditional storage solutions, they also maintain seats on a number of code and fire safety committees. More can be learned by visiting their website http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.mhia.org/sma where new members are always welcome.

Anaheim, CA – March 9, 2010 – Parex USA, Inc. the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra , El Rey Stucco, Teifs, and Merkrete today announced the launch of WeatherBlock spray & roll-on water resistive barrier. Current Parex USA Water Resistive Barriers (WRBs) provide maximum moisture protection yet remain vapor permeable. WeatherBlock, the newest member of the WeatherTech family, also provides moisture protections but is a vapor retarder. “WeatherBlock was designed for specific use where designers, utilizing sophisticated software, determine that a vapor retarder is needed,” said Quenton Roehricht, Brand manager. "The need for a vapor retarder has increased and this was a critical gap in the WeatherTech line that we needed to fill.” By adding WeatherBlock to the line not only have we filled this need but it provides a much needed new option to the marketplace". WeatherBlock is easy to install. As a roller or spray applied product, contractors will be able to quickly apply the product to the wall with very little fatigue. Roehricht continued, "While there is still a desire to have trowel applied WRB products in the market. We are beginning to see the direction of the industry moving to roller and spray applied application methods. With the applicator in mind, and looking to the future, we knew it was important to ensure this product could be applied in the most efficient manner."

Anaheim, CA – March 9, 2010 – Parex USA, Inc. the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra , El Rey Stucco, Teifs, and Merkrete today announced the launch of WeatherSeal BG. WeatherSeal BG is a below grade waterproofing product for use on horizontal and vertical surfaces. The product fills a void in the WeatherTech line as it was exclusively focused on above grade applications. With the addition of WeatherSeal BG, Parex USA is able to offer a complete waterproofing and moisture protection solution for nearly any exterior construction application. “This is an exciting development for the WeatherTech line,” commented Quenton Roehricht, Brand Manager. “This addition has been the final stage in making the line complete. Parex USA WeatherTech products are now a full-fledged moisture protection solution that offers everything needed to provide a complete moisture protection envelope."

MANCHESTER, NH: Jeremy Bonin, lead architect and principal partner of Bonin Architects, New London, New Hampshire, was named as one of New Hampshire Union Leader’s “40 Under Forty”, an annual honors program that highlights some of the state’s best, brightest, and youngest individuals. Recipients were honored at a reception hosted by the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Union Leader in partnership with Citizens Bank which was held at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester March 8, 2011.

Anaheim, CA – March 8, 2010 – Parex USA, Inc. the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra , El Rey Stucco, Teifs, and Merkrete today announced the re-launch of the Parex USA Elastomeric Finish Line. The culmination of a year long project, this launch introduces the new Ultra e-lastic series of finishes as well as a new formulation of the e-lastic series finishes. The Marketing, Technical, and R&D teams engaged in an extensive project to compare existing elastomeric finish offerings to the needs of the market. Based on their combined market research, the team set about to develop two unique series of products. “This is an exciting time for the company as this launch provides the market with two great new products,” said Quenton Roehricht, Brand Manager. “These improvements position Parex USA to provide the best elastomeric finish offering in the market." e-lastic is a new and improved formula. The product has been significantly upgraded and the applicator will find improved workability, color fastness, texture, and opacity compared to the original formula. The new Ultra e-lastic line possesses the same great features as the standard e-lastic line but with significantly increased level of elongation and flexibility only found with this premium product.

Moonachie, New Jersey---Reinforcing its position as the industry's premier source for lighting education, Bulbrite, operating under the direction of President Cathy Choi, kicked-off the year with an educational seminar held in the company's Dallas showroom, at the International Lighting Market in January. BULBRITE is a leading supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology. The initial seminar included detailed information regarding the Federal Trade Commission's new Lamp Labeling Rule. The seminar summarized all of the requirements for lamp packaging, the type of lamps covered under this law and how the NEW FTC Lighting Facts label differs from the Department of Energy’s Lighting Facts program for LEDs. The attendee response was outstanding. Bulbrite will continue its lighting education initiative with ongoing webinars covering lighting related topics, especially regarding new legislation, throughout the year. Bulbrite’s next webinar, "Lighting Legislation Update", will be on Friday, April 1st at 1pm EST. The webinar will focus on the new laws affecting the lighting industry, including the EISA phase-out of inefficient lamps, and will review alternative energy efficient light sources. The new Lamp Labeling Rule by the Federal Trade Commission will also be discussed, as well as the differences between the FTC Lighting Label and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lighting Facts program. Registration for the webinar is now available.

Zionsville, Indiana---Integrating understated elegance with energy efficient LED technology, FANIMATION President Nathan Frampton has announced the introduction of The Landan™ LED Ceiling Fan. With more than 25 years of experience, FANIMATION is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of ceiling fans featuring high profile designs and energy saving technology. A true energy saver, The Landan™ features a dimmable LED (light emitting diode) luminaire, which is designed with a frosted white glass shade and CREE LEDs on top to create an uplight glow and an LED cluster to provide quality downlighting. The uplight includes eight LEDs that consume only 10 watts and produce 627 lumens, which is the approximate equivalent to one 60-watt candelabra bulb. The downlight uses 12 LEDs that consume 15 watts to deliver 855 lumens, which is the approximate equivalent to two 40-watt candelabra bulbs. The LED fixture offers a CRI (color rendering index) of 79 and a warm 2800K CCT (correlated color temperature), while ensuring a long lamp life of over 50,000 hours. At a high speed, the Energy Star-rated Landan™ has an airflow of 5621 cubic feet per minute and an airflow efficiency of 194 cubic feet per minute per watt. The fan uses just 29 watts at high speed without the lighting, and a total of 54 watts when used with both the uplight and downlight. The Landan™, which is ETL Listed for interior use, offers a 60-inch blade sweep.

Cincinnati, OH – February 25, 2011 – Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC recently completed a study to evaluate the environmental impact of their mezzanine flooring product ResinDek® (an engineered wood product) versus concrete in the construction of mezzanines and industrial platforms. The study concluded that when engineered wood products such as ResinDek® are used instead of concrete, the environmental impact is decreased in every Life Cycle Assessment category. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for construction products is a systematic approach to quantify the environmental impacts associated with a product through its entire life, from initial extraction of the raw materials to manufacturing, use, and eventual disposal or recycling of it. The research compared the use of 4,000 psi and 3,000 psi concrete mix to ResinDek® panels in 5 different categories: • CO2 Emissions • Acid Rain Potential • Smog Production • Nitrogen Contamination in Water • Energy Consumed ResinDek® panels proved to be carbon negative over their life cycle compared to concrete for mezzanine flooring. Up to 45% more carbon is sequestered in ResinDek® products than is emitted over the rest of the product’s life cycle. ResinDek® was also defined as a net energy producer when burned at the end of its life cycle since very few fossil fuels were required to manufacture it, unlike concrete. Because ResinDek weighs less than concrete, and allows for a more resilient flooring system, fewer and lighter supports were required for this product for industrial platforms. Since mezzanines or industrial platforms are commonly added within distribution centers to increase space without using more land, the shift from concrete to engineered wood mezzanine flooring starts adding up quickly in several areas.