Masonry Magazine June 2010 Page. 44
INDUSTRY NEWS
ITW Performance Polymers and Fluids Group has a Building Green program for sourcing LEED-compliant products for architects and construction specifiers. Building Green gives specifiers quick and easy access to the ITW companies in the Performance Polymers and Fluids Group that produce coatings, sealants and adhesives for the construction market that meet the LEED Standard.
The purpose behind ITW's Building Green program is to assist architects and construction specifiers in maximizing LEED points in new construction by providing a one-stop source for certified green products.
Marion Cochran Passes
Marion Cochran, 84, died April 30, following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Cochran was born on Dec. 4, 1925, in Newton, N.C. He was with the Brick Association of North Carolina for more than 40 years, serving as general manager from 1983 to 1991, when he retired. (He was not the first GM of the organization, which was founded in 1943.)
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to West Market Street United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 870, Greensboro, N.C., 27402-0870, and Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C., 27405-4522.
LATICRETE Products Used for New Dallas Cowboys Stadium
LATICRETE was specified by HKS Sports & Entertainment Group for all three primary tile installation packages for the New Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. LATICRETE supplied the materials for the new stadium for America's Team from nearby Grand Prairie, Dallas County.
The fast-cure waterproofing and anti-fracture membrane LATICRETE Hydro Ban was a key component in the spec for the wet areas of the stadium, including all five locker rooms. The specified adhesive was LATICRETE 255 MultiMax, a premium multipurpose adhesive mortar reinforced with Kevlar. The high-end luxury suites were grouted with LATICRETE PermaColor Grout, offering unmatched color consistency and performance in a cement-based grout product. The rest of the porcelain, stone and glass tiles in New Dallas Cowboys Stadium were grouted with LATICRETE 1500 Sanded Grout fortified with LATICRETE 1776 Grout Enhancer. For larger sections of the stadium, including the 38 expansive public restrooms, LATICRETE 86 LatiLevel was used to create a smooth and level base for 12- X 12-inch porcelain field tiles.
All totaled, about 150,000 square feet of porcelain, stone and glass tiles were installed with LATICRETE materials at the new stadium. IMAS
Sioux Introduces Brochure
Sioux Corporation has a brochure for its EN-Series All-Electric line of hot water pressure washers and steam cleaners. The brochure features new photos, details of the product features, and a listing of the current model numbers available.
Standard models are available with 50 Hz or 60 Hz electricals, and with any voltage used world-wide. This product line, like all Sioux products, is backed by Sioux's Twenty-Year Reliability Guarantee, technical service after the sale, and more than 70 years of experience. The EN-Series product line includes ETL third-party testing to UL and CSA safety standards as well as a wide range of options and accessories. All EN-Series units are available in explosion-proof versions for operation in hazardous locations.