The ARDEX Americas plant in Dallas, Georgia, just reached an important safety milestone: four years without an OSHA recordable incident. The team of about 25 employees celebrated with a southern shrimp luncheon. The plant, which produces both powders and adhesives, also celebrated over 10 years without a lost time incident. It was a job well done, demonstrating ARDEX’ commitment to safety in the workplace.
INSTALL, the International Standards and Training Alliance, is in the process of rolling out polished concrete training. In support of this training, ARDEX Americas created a polished topping curriculum for INSTALL and implemented the training by providing an instructor. Among the first polished topping training locations were: New Jersey Local 251, Detroit Local 248 and Ohio Local 373.
ARDEX is heavily involved with INSTALL’s Substrate Preparation Certification trainings including: proper installation of patching and leveling materials and moisture control systems.
INSTALL, an association of flooring industry professionals, is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date training for their apprentices, journeymen and contractors. Given the recent industry trend towards polished concrete, adding the training was a reflection of the interest in the marketplace and the desire to help INSTALL contractors provide a complete range of floor coverings.
Pat Cunningham, ARDEX Technical Services Supervisor and Decorate Overlay Specialist, is currently serving as an instructor for the new trainings. “I was thrilled to be invited to be part of the new sessions. I believe it’s an important step that INSTALL is taking to stay current in their course offerings. Given the growth in the polished flooring market, it is a great opportunity for the INSTALL members.”
Cunningham is aided in his efforts by three INSTALL Instructors: David Gross of 251, Steve McCool of 248 and Guy Kappele of 373. The contributions of all INSTALL Flooring Instructors in this new market will be invaluable. In addition, contributions by assorted equipment and tooling manufacturers, distributors and their representatives have proven mutually beneficial. The new polished topping trainings are slated to be held frequently at all locations, and the expectation is to rollout the training throughout the south and western parts of the United States next.
ARDEX Director of Technical Services Seth Pevarnik, also an INSTALL instructor and supporter of the association, said, “ARDEX is proud to be a trusted partner of INSTALL, and we look forward to training the apprentices, journeymen and contractors in this, and future, generations.”
On Sunday, May 5, 2019, four ARDEX employees completed New York’s City 40-mile ride, Five Boro Bike Tour. The ride, which wound through the streets of the city, included scenery from Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan. Despite the constant rain and cold temperatures, the riders persevered and completed the ride in under 4 hours.
The riders were: Kathryn Gardner, Recruitment and Employee Development Manager, Chris Knight, Director of Tax, Accounting and Business Planning, Brian McMahon, ARDEX Pump Systems and Facilities Management and Mark Rosepink, Senior Graphic Designer. Congratulations to the entire cycling crew, who are already planning an even bigger team for 2020.
Witten, Germany – Wakol and ARDEX Australia announced today, they have jointly acquired a strategic majority stake in Nexus Adhesives, a leading manufacturer of flooring adhesives in Australia.
Nexus Adhesives was established in Australia in 2006 and is a market leader in the industry. They manufacture and distribute flooring adhesives as well as carpet backing compounds throughout Australia and New Zealand. Dedicated to delivering innovative, dependable products, Nexus Adhesives focuses on servicing the professional contractor.
“This joint venture strengthens our leading position in the Australian market,” said Mark Eslamlooy, CEO ARDEX Group. “With our system competence we provide solutions for our customers.”
“We feel very proud that ARDEX and Wakol have asked Nexus Adhesives to join the group,” Jonathon Clewlow and Brett Nixon said, Owners of Nexus Adhesives. “It’s a vote of confidence in Australian manufacturing and we look forward to exploring growth opportunities for Nexus Adhesives both in Australia and further afield.”
Nexus Adhesives will continue to operate independently from the ARDEX companies. Jonathon Clewlow and Brett Nixon will continue to manage and drive Nexus Adhesives forward.
This year marked ARDEX Americas’ 13th year of participation in the Adopt a Highway event in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Jesse David, Lori Angelo and 18 additional volunteers gathered to pick up trash along 1.2 miles of Todd Road that leads to the Aliquippa headquarters.
Rhonda West, ARDEX Director of Human Resources and project leader said,
I’m thrilled to have a team of employees and company executives who have an interest in participating in this semi-annual effort. It underlines ARDEX’ commitment to the community and the environment by taking time to clean the landscape in our local area.
ARDEX Americas’ commitment to innovation continues with the introduction of ARDEX P 4™ Pre-Mixed, Rapid-Drying, Multipurpose Primer.
ARDEX P 4 is specifically formulated for use prior to the installation of ARDEX Tile & Stone mortars and most ARDEX self-leveling underlayments. It offers a textured surface for the optimal bond over most common substrates. The unique consistency of ARDEX P 4 virtually eliminates drips and splatters and dries in as little as 30 minutes.
For use over a wide variety of substrates, ARDEX P 4 provides outstanding coverage at 300 sq. ft. (27.8 sq. m) per gallon. Available in two convenient sizes (1-gallon and 3.5-gallon), ARDEX P 4 is ready to use for any priming application.
“ARDEX P 4 offers excellent versatility with the ability to be used under ARDEX Tile & Stone products and most ARDEX Self Leveling Underlayments.” says Russ Gaetano, ARDEX Senior Marketing Manager, Tile & Stone Installation Systems. “It is ideal for tile over tile installations and its convenience, consistency and rapid drying makes it a real stand-out!”
ARDEX P 4 is now available for purchase at ARDEX professional distribution partners throughout North America.
For more information on ARDEX Americas, please visit www.ardexamericas.com or call 1-888-512-7339 to find a distributor near you.
A Global Innovation Leader in High Performance Specialty Building Materials:
Recognized by installation experts, ARDEX is a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of high-performance specialty building products for all aspects of substrate preparation, floor covering, tile and stone installation systems and architectural concrete systems for commercial and residential applications. A family owned company, the ARDEX Group leads through local customer interaction striving for excellence in all that we do.
ARDEX Americas, a leader in the manufacture of high-performance specialty building materials, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Pacific Mat & Commerical Flooring, a wholesale distributor in the Pacific Northwest.
Starting immediately, Pacific Mat & Commercial Flooring will be offering the complete ARDEX core product line, including substrate preparation materials, moisture control, tile and stone installation products as well as HENRY products.
ARDEX Americas Director of Sales Mark Walsh said, “We are looking forward to this new partnership with Pacific Mat & Commerical Flooring. We are confident that their excellent customer service and strong logistics network will provide a great conduit connecting our customers in this important market.”
Pacific Mat and Commercial Flooring Business Manager, Jerry Randall, is also anticipating the joint venture. “We are excited to better serve our customers throughout the Pacific Northwest by offering ARDEX products,” he said. “ARDEX’ dependable, quality products, augmented by its experienced sales and technical team, are a valuable addition to our current offerings.”
To find a distributor near you, please contact ARDEX Americas at 1-888-512-7339.
About ARDEX, A Global Innovation Leader in High Performance Specialty Building Materials:
Recognized by installation experts, ARDEX is a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of high-performance specialty building products for all aspects of substrate preparation, floor covering, tile and stone installation systems and architectural concrete systems for commercial and residential applications. As family owned company, the ARDEX Group leads through local customer interaction striving for excellence in all that we do. For more information about ARDEX Americas: www.ardexamericas.com, or call 724-203-5000.
About Pacific Mat & Commercial Flooring:
Pacific Mat, a wholesale distributor and industry leader for over 50 years, provides flooring solutions in residential, commercial and industrial flooring, custom lobby and entrance matting, and custom logo flooring. Providing consistent top-quality service, flexibility and affordable custom options, Pacific Mat services flooring needs with competitive honesty, attention to detail and prompt service since 1946. https://www.pacmat.com/
ARDEX Americas, a system solution provider for specialty building products, announces the launch of FLEXBONE® HEAT In-Floor Heating Systems.
The most comprehensive, single-source, in-floor radiant heat system, ARDEX FLEXBONE HEAT combines precision German engineering with inspired design. It delivers customizable heat faster, and more efficiently, than any other electric in-floor heating system available.
The ARDEX FLEXBONE HEAT system includes three major components. The ARDEX FLEXBONE HEAT membrane is a 3-in-1 solution for heating, uncoupling and waterproofing. It has 81% less air space under the membrane for faster, and more efficient heating.
The ARDEX FLEXBONE HEAT cables are manufactured to the highest safety and quality standards with aluminum tubing and FEP cable insulation. The cold/hot junction is self-contained in the cable. There are 34 cable sizes available in both 120V or 240V.
Finally, there are three options available in the ARDEX FLEXBONE® HEAT thermostats, including a Wi-Fi enabled option. Each system includes 2 floor sensors, one with the thermostat and one with the heat cable.
ARDEX FLEXBONE HEAT In-Floor Heating Systems are ideal for all types of tile, stone and other manufacturer-approved floor coverings. “The FLEXBONE HEAT system is an adaptable, energy-efficient solution ideal for any room in your house,” said Russ Gaetano, ARDEX Senior Marketing Manager, Tile & Stone Installation Systems.
When installing the system, you can also qualify for the industry’s most comprehensive, single-source, 10-Year complete system warranty. “ARDEX stands behind all of our products, and we’re proud to offer a warranty with the FLEXBONE HEAT system that will leave you feeling as comfortable as your installation will,” Russ continued.
To learn more about the ARDEX FLEXBONE® HEAT In-Floor Heating Systems, click here.
A Global Innovation Leader in High Performance Specialty Building Materials:
Recognized by installation experts, ARDEX is a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of high-performance specialty building products for all aspects of substrate preparation, floor covering, tile and stone installation systems and architectural concrete systems for commercial and residential applications. A family owned company, the ARDEX Group leads through local customer interaction striving for excellence in all that we do. For more information about ARDEX Americas: www.ardexamericas.com, or call 724-203-5000.
The Flooring Contractors Association, FCICA, announced Jose Hernandez as the latest recipient of the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship. Jose works for Koydol, Inc. in Silver Spring, Maryland. The scholarship is provided in partnership with ARDEX Americas.
Jose anticipates the advantages the program will give him, and his team.
In molding myself to become an effective installation manager, I can optimize my team’s delivery and execution on every project,” he said. “[This Scholarship is] the next big step on learning how to organize myself and my team.
The Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship covers the costs associated with the entire Certified Installation Manager (CIM) program, including application, content and assessment fees. Bruce Newbrough, former ARDEX Director of Technical Services and later Applications Development, had a passion for advancing the flooring industry with education.
Applications for the scholarship are accepted throughout the year. Visit the FCICA website: www.fcica.com/CIM to apply. Read the FCICA press release here.
About ARDEX, A Global Innovation Leader in High Performance Specialty Building Materials:
Recognized by installation experts, ARDEX is a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of high-performance specialty building products for all aspects of substrate preparation, floor covering, tile and stone installation systems and architectural concrete systems for commercial and residential applications. As family owned company, the ARDEX Group leads through local customer interaction striving for excellence in all that we do. For more information about ARDEX Americas, contact us.
About the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program:
The CIM program provides industry-specific training modules led by experts that speak from years of floor covering experience packaged with assessments to confirm the vast knowledge obtained. The program is completely online, allowing users to work at their own pace, on their own time. For more information about the CIM Program, go to www.fcica.com/CIM.
About FCICA:
FCICA, headquartered in West Bloomfield, Michigan, is the resource for premier commercial flooring contractors. Promoting the advancement and continuous development of Certified Installation Managers (CIM). Providing technical education, business support and industry expert networking. Delivering skills and knowledge to enhance the professionalism of commercial flooring contractors. FCICA is an international association whose contractor members serve the continental United States, plus Canada and Guam. For more information about FCICA: visit www.fcica.com or call 248-661-5015; toll free (877) TO-FCICA.
ARDEX Americas offers complete installation solutions backed by the most comprehensive full-replacement warranty in the industry, SystemOne™. ARDEX solutions have always provided the ultimate peace of mind for architects, specifiers, facility managers, building owners, contractors and flooring installation professionals. And it just got better – the maximum warranty level for select products has been increased and more products have been added!
Warranties generally protect installing contractors from a product failure when following proper installation techniques and industry standards. If a product breaks down or loses strength within a given time period due to a manufacturing or formulation defect, the cost of the product is covered by the warranty. The ARDEX SystemOne warranty, however, goes beyond a simple product warranty. It is a full replacement warranty to include material and labor for any necessary reparations, giving an installer confidence on the jobsite and ultimate peace of mind when using ARDEX systems.
The SystemOne warranty is divided into two segments – general flooring and tile and stone – and is designed to offer the best solution for any type of installation. Visit the warranty pages on the ARDEX website to learn more about the products and years covered.
In order to qualify for this type of warranty, given instructions and specifications, as outlined in the respective ARDEX SystemOne warranty, technical documents as well as industry standard practices have to be followed.
To educate about the SystemOne warranty, requirements and products covered, ARDEX offers a specialized training as part of the ARDEX Academy Technical Training Program. These seminars, like all ARDEX Academy seminars, are free of charge. Anyone interested in attending a class can find all available dates and training locations online, as well as sign up for a particular training course. The training is not required to qualify for the ARDEX warranty, but it is highly recommended.
A Global Innovation Leader in High Performance Specialty Building Materials:
Recognized by installation experts, ARDEX is a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of high-performance specialty building products for all aspects of substrate preparation, floor covering, tile and stone installation systems and architectural concrete systems for commercial and residential applications. A family owned company, the ARDEX Group leads through local customer interaction striving for excellence in all that we do.