Press Releases | gb&d magazine https://gbdmagazine.com The industry leading magazine on green building for sustainability professionals Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:04:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://gbdmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-gbd-favicon-4-32x32.png Press Releases | gb&d magazine https://gbdmagazine.com 32 32 Oatey Unveils Newest Participants in its Award-Winning Social Media Ambassador Program, Introduces All-Star Ambassador Program Tier https://gbdmagazine.com/oatey-social-media-ambassadors/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:04:48 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=46560 Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently announced that its 2024 social media Ambassador Program will include six newly added plumbing influencers and seven returning Ambassadors. In addition, the company selected four of its tenured Ambassadors as All-Star Ambassadors, establishing a new, prestigious tier of the industry-leading influencer program. The […]

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Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently announced that its 2024 social media Ambassador Program will include six newly added plumbing influencers and seven returning Ambassadors. In addition, the company selected four of its tenured Ambassadors as All-Star Ambassadors, establishing a new, prestigious tier of the industry-leading influencer program.

The 2024 class of new Oatey Ambassadors includes Tucker Baney, Nick Hotujec, David Williams, Rob Lupton, Schuyler Mooney, and Grant Blundell, collectively representing a diverse range of plumbing and building expertise from across North America. The new Ambassadors join returning Oatey Ambassadors Evan Berns,Colin Luttrell, Nick Parlet, Jeff Keller, Nick Meritt, Justin Noftle, and Jesharelah (Shay) Lorette.

Oatey Ambassadors champion Oatey and its family of brands through unique, authentic multimedia content and advocacy across social media and beyond. As an extension of the Oatey team, Ambassadors partner with the company on social media events, giveaways, trade shows, podcasts and more to bring the story of Oatey brands and products to life.

Ambassadors also have the opportunity to travel to Oatey’s industry-leading training facility, Oatey University, for an annual two-day Ambassador Fest event that immerses them in the culture of Oatey and builds lasting connections to the brand, company and associates. During Ambassador Fest, Ambassadors participate in hands-on training, tour Oatey’s manufacturing facility and visit Oatey’s world headquarters for a meet-and-greet with associates. Through the many touchpoints of the program, Ambassadors benefit from expanded visibility and reach for their personal brand across the digital landscape.

Oatey’s newly designated All-Star Ambassadors include Danielle Browne, Thomas Young, Robert Broccolo, and Germaine Nelson. Each of these Ambassadors has been part of the Oatey Ambassador Program for several years, displaying an impressive passion for Oatey, as well as a commitment to the Ambassador Program and the plumbing community at large. As All-Star Ambassadors, the influencers can remain in the Ambassador Program beyond its standard two-year duration, continuing to enjoy program perks in addition to enhanced partnership opportunities with Oatey.

“It is a great privilege for Oatey to partner with so many talented plumbing influencers through our Ambassador Program,” says Katherine Lehtinen, senior vice president of marketing at Oatey. “As this program continues to grow, we remain incredibly grateful for our Ambassadors’ partnership and support.

“We are committed to amplifying their talents and love for all things Oatey while supporting their career growth in the markets they serve and the platforms on which they publish,” Lehtinen says. “We are especially pleased to welcome six new Ambassadors this year, as well as to recognize our All-Star Ambassadors, whose passion and support have been unparalleled over the past several years.”­­

Individuals interested in becoming a future Oatey Ambassador can submit their information on the Oatey website for consideration.

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CHRYSO & GCP Present Low Carbon Concrete Innovations at Canadian Concrete Expo https://gbdmagazine.com/chryso-gcp-low-carbon-concrete/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:16:44 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=46559 CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, showcased their latest advancements in sustainable concrete solutions at the Canadian Concrete Expo, February 14 to 15, 2024, in Toronto. “We look forward to meeting with our customers and other attendees at this year’s Canadian Concrete Expo, and presenting our proven concrete solutions […]

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CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, showcased their latest advancements in sustainable concrete solutions at the Canadian Concrete Expo, February 14 to 15, 2024, in Toronto.

“We look forward to meeting with our customers and other attendees at this year’s Canadian Concrete Expo, and presenting our proven concrete solutions that are addressing some of the challenges facing the Canadian concrete market,” said CHRYSO & GCP’s Okun Duyar, district sales manager of Ontario. “We are focused on transforming the Canadian construction industry by delivering innovative solutions that allow our customers to reduce their carbon footprint. Our North American team works closely with each customer throughout the cement and concrete lifecycle enabling them to achieve their technical, business, and sustainable objectives. We are excited to share our expertise with the Canadian market.”

Together CHRYSO & GCP provide a vast portfolio of concrete admixtures and cement additives designed to help customers achieve carbon reduction through the efficient and cost-effective use of materials.

CHRYSO & GCP Solutions at Canadian Concrete Expo 2024 Deliver:

  • Cement Reduction (Portland limestone cement and new types of blended cement)
  • Cement Replacement with Locally Sourced SCMs
  • Use of Locally Sourced Aggregates
  • Synthetic Fiber Conversion from Steel
  • Recycled and Returned Concrete
  • Reduced Clinker and Energy Consumption
  • Operational Efficiencies

“Sustainability in construction is about making informed choices,” said Isabelle Lord, CHRYSO & GCP’s district Manager of Canada East. “We invite you to stop by our booth to share your concrete challenges, learn about our solutions, and enable us to work together in pursuit of customer-driven innovation.”

Explore how CHRYSO & GCP’s inventive solutions reduce the CO2 footprint of cement and concrete, enhance durability, and contribute to the circular economy.

ABOUT SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals offers cement additives, concrete admixtures, and the VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system through the combined solutions of CHRYSO and GCP. The integration of the two companies creates a vast depth of R&D expertise and technical know-how, alongside recent technologies for sustainable construction that help reduce energy consumption, lower the carbon footprint of cements and concrete, and foster the circular economy. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals serves its customers through local sites in more than 40 countries, employing more than 2,700 people.

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Iconic Roofing Underlayment Gets New Look https://gbdmagazine.com/iconic-roofing-underlayment/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:05:38 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=46484 CertainTeed, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain North America and leading manufacturer of sustainable building materials, is pleased to announce that GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD® will soon be renamed GRACE VYCOR ICE & WATER SHIELD. The trusted, original self-adhered roofing underlayment will join CertainTeed’s VYCOR® portfolio of self-adhered weather barriers. Both the GRACE ICE & WATER […]

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CertainTeed, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain North America and leading manufacturer of sustainable building materials, is pleased to announce that GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD® will soon be renamed GRACE VYCOR ICE & WATER SHIELD.

The trusted, original self-adhered roofing underlayment will join CertainTeed’s VYCOR® portfolio of self-adhered weather barriers. Both the GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD and VYCOR weather barrier product lines integrated into CertainTeed in 2022 with the Saint-Gobain North America acquisition of GCP. The new name will deliver an innovative packaging design providing tools for distributors, contractors and installers.

“GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD roof underlayment’s superior waterproofing performance will remain the same. We are simply giving it a new look,” said CertainTeed Senior Residential Product Manager Brian Chang. “I have had the privilege of overseeing the GRACE and VYCOR product lines for years, and I am proud to carry over that legacy at CertainTeed. Merging the high-performance self-adhered weather barriers into one weather protection system simplifies benefits for our customers. We look forward to introducing the new GRACE VYCOR name and packaging design to enhance the user experience, and leave the roofing underlyment’s 46 year-old proven formula untouched.”

New GRACE VYCOR Packaging Features:

  • QR codes to access product guides and videos
  • Simplified zones of information
  • Maximized prominence of brand and product name to easily identify in a warehouse or on the job site

The soon-to-be rebranded GRACE VYCOR ICE & WATER SHIELD roofing underlayments are the same product you know and trust, with more assurance and support from an iconic industry leader. Backed by CertainTeed’s SureStart warranty, customers can further protect their homes and roofing products during the vital early years following installation and for up to 50 years with SureStart Plus. From the roof to the walls, the VYCOR portfolio of self-adhered weather barriers delivers unparalleled whole house weather protection.

About CertainTeed

Through innovative and sustainable building solutions made possible through its comprehensive offering of interior and exterior products, CertainTeed, founded in 1904 and headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is at the forefront of industry advancements that are making the world a better home. With building science as its foundation, CertainTeed is transforming how the industry builds – making it easier than ever to create high-performance, energy-efficient solutions for where we live, work and play.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,900 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The group had total sales of approximately $5.6 billion in 2021.

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CHRYSO & GCP Present CO2 Reducing High-Performance Solutions at The Precast Show 2024 https://gbdmagazine.com/co2-reducing-high-performance-solutions/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 22:58:58 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=46483 CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, will showcase their latest solutions that combine performance and help reduce CO2 at The Precast Show 2024 (Booth #2125) in Denver. At The Precast Show CHRYSO & GCP will showcase their enhanced and combined portfolio of precast and MCP solutions, which deliver high-performance, […]

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CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, will showcase their latest solutions that combine performance and help reduce CO2 at The Precast Show 2024 (Booth #2125) in Denver.

At The Precast Show CHRYSO & GCP will showcase their enhanced and combined portfolio of precast and MCP solutions, which deliver high-performance, desired aesthetics, sustainability, and durability with cost efficiency top of mind.

“We remain focused on innovation and sustainability goals for the precast industry,” said Brian Miller, PE, CHRYSO & GCP North America Director of Precast, Manufactured and Decorative Concrete. “From our new strength enhancer, to helping precasters advance to the next stage of our industry, such as using UHPC, we look forward to presenting our expanded portfolio to attendees. Our precast and MCP specialist team will be available to address your precast and MCP challenges, such as lowering CO2, improving concrete consistency, quality, and efficiency and more.”

CHRYSO & GCP will present the following solutions at The Precast Show 2024:

  • ENVIROMIX® SE: Increases early age strengths with the potential for carbon reduction
  • UHPC: A complete offering of solutions and services; we help precasters develop mixes and execute their projects
  • PIERI® Decorative Portfolio: In-form surface retarders, release agents and finish protectors
  • PIERI® AQUAROL® TT-31 Release Agent: Delivers high quality finish and color transfer
  • OPTEC®: Provides primary and secondary efflorescence control and improved color vibrancy
  • Interstar: Through our exclusive partnership, we offer a complete coated, granular color solution for precast and MCP
  • Other Admixtures & Innovative Technologies:
    • ADVA® Cast High Range Water Reducers: Enhances strength development and air control with superior finish
    • CONCERA®: Enhances movement and finish from drycast to SCC mixes
    • Fibers: Mitigates cracking, replaces reinforcement, and saves time and labor

Visit booth #2125 to explore CHRYSO & GCP’s solutions to overcome your precast challenges.

ABOUT SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals offers cement additives, concrete admixtures, and the VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system through the combined solutions of CHRYSO and GCP. The integration of the two companies creates a vast depth of R&D expertise and technical know-how, alongside recent technologies for sustainable construction that help reduce energy consumption, lower the carbon footprint of cements and concrete and foster the circular economy. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals serves its customers through local sites in over 40 countries, employing more than 2,700 people.

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Curbing CO2 at the Source: CHRYSO & GCP Demo Live at World of Concrete 2024 https://gbdmagazine.com/chryso-gcp-world-of-concrete/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:56:02 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=46315 CHRYSO & GCP will showcase its portfolio of solutions for the entire concrete construction journey at World of Concrete 2024. In addition, GCP Specialty Building Materials will feature its waterproofing and soil conditioning systems. Visit Booth #S11827 for live admixture demonstrations, hands on displays of high-performance innovations, and the unveiling of a new mobile solution. […]

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CHRYSO & GCP will showcase its portfolio of solutions for the entire concrete construction journey at World of Concrete 2024. In addition, GCP Specialty Building Materials will feature its waterproofing and soil conditioning systems. Visit Booth #S11827 for live admixture demonstrations, hands on displays of high-performance innovations, and the unveiling of a new mobile solution.

“As World of Concrete celebrates 50 years, we are proud to present our 100 years of proven concrete solutions,” said CHRYSO & GCP Sustainability Program Manager Lisa Barnard. “We have developed an interactive booth to immerse attendees in our sustainability journey of
high-performance solutions. Experience our admixture solutions alongside our soil conditioning, waterproofing, leak sealing, and engineered slab systems, all in one exhibit. We invite visitors to stop by to sip an espresso, and share their current concrete challenges with us, so that we can partner together to deliver the ideal solutions, to achieve both business and sustainable objectives.”

All proudly part of the SAINT-GOBAIN family, CHRYSO & GCP, (SAINT-GOBAIN Construction Chemicals) and GCP Specialty Building Materials, provide customers with compatible, comprehensive one-stop system solutions for the bottom to the top of a structure. CHRYSO & GCP provide a vast depth of technical knowledge, decades of R&D expertise, alongside a portfolio of concrete admixtures and cement additives designed to help customers achieve carbon reduction through the efficient and cost-effective use of materials. GCP has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. They have been known for creating product categories and award-winning solutions, including proven waterproofing and fireproofing systems for concrete. Together they are combining performance and CO2 reduction to revolutionize the way the construction industry builds.

Solutions Showcased at World of Concrete 2024:

● Clinker reduction for cement production
● Cement reduction and replacement in concrete production
● Solutions to optimize local resources, reduce supply costs, and decrease carbon footprint, fostering a circular economy
● Solutions for enhanced concrete durability: mitigate cracking, soil stabilization, waterproofing, and engineered slab systems
● In-transit concrete management system
● Proprietary mobile phone app specifically used by CHRYSO & GCP team members, allowing them to pre-quantify the CO2 impact of various customer mix designs

Visit booth #S11827 to explore the latest advancements in sustainable concrete solutions. The industry leaders invite you to kick back in their hospitality lounge, while witnessing how their inventive solutions reduce the CO2 footprint of cement and concrete, enhance durability, and contribute to the circular economy. Follow the CHRYSO and GCP LinkedIn channels for daily schedules of demonstrations.

About Saint-Gobain Businesses

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals offers cement additives, concrete admixtures and the VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system through the combined solutions of CHRYSO and GCP. The integration of the two companies creates a vast depth of R&D expertise and technical know-how, alongside recent technologies for sustainable construction that help reduce energy consumption, lower the carbon footprint of cements and concrete and foster the circular economy. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals serves its customers through local sites in over 40 countries, employing more than 2,700 people.

GCP Specialty Building Materials is a leading global provider of high-performance specialty building materials. The company’s product portfolio includes proven waterproofing systems, fireproofing, air and vapor barriers and more to strengthen and protect buildings long-term. GCP partners with contractors, architects, and engineers to achieve performance and sustainability goals. The company has a legacy of first to market and award-winning solutions that have been used to build some of the world’s most renowned structures. GCP is focused on continuous improvement for its customers, end-users, and the environment.

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CHRYSO & GCP Admixtures Expedite Delaware Memorial Bridge Project https://gbdmagazine.com/chryso-gcp-admixtures/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:48:45 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=46241 CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, is pleased to announce that their concrete admixtures played a critical role in the Delaware Memorial Bridge deck rehabilitation project, recently completed in November 2023. The Delaware Memorial Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Delaware River, connecting Delaware […]

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CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, is pleased to announce that their concrete admixtures played a critical role in the Delaware Memorial Bridge deck rehabilitation project, recently completed in November 2023.

The Delaware Memorial Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Delaware River, connecting Delaware and New Jersey. Opened in 1951 and 1968, these massive toll bridges, each two miles in length, are vital transportation links for the Northeastern region.

After more than 60 years of service, it was determined that a major deck rehabilitation was needed on the northbound bridge to prolong the service life of the existing deck. The two-year, three phase rehabilitation project kicked off in September 2022, after a successful pilot installation was performed in 2020.

Challenges

As a vital toll bridge with more than 80,000 vehicles crossing it daily, there were immense challenges to executing a major rehabilitation. Most notably, was the disruption to traffic and the impact it would have on the travelers and the toll collections. The construction work could only be performed during specific timeframes when traffic volumes were relatively lower. Within these tight time windows, a new durable, high performing deck needed to be installed, without adding more weight to the structure.

Solution

The Delaware River & Bay Authority considered several options to repair or replace the existing bridge deck. After a life cycle cost analysis the owner determined that the use of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) was the preferred repair solution for the project. UHPC is an exceptionally strong and durable concrete material which often includes a large amount of fiber reinforcement and super-plasticizing agents. The UHPC would be installed as a new overlay system along the length of the bridge to both protect and structurally strengthen the existing bridge deck. Additionally, this solution could be installed in much less time and at a significantly reduced cost compared to more significant repair techniques (e.g., full-depth deck replacement). Compared to a more traditional concrete overlay, a thinner layer of UHPC is needed, minimizing any additional weight to the structure, and provides better long-term durability lasting 50 years or more.

In September 2023 the third and final phase of the rehabilitation project began, which consisted of removing two to three inches of deteriorated concrete from the existing deck surface of the Northbound two right lanes on the New Jersey side, and then replacing it with an equivalent thickness of UHPC. To conquer the time constraints and make sure the new bridge deck will withstand the test of time, Ductal®’s fiber-reinforced UHPC and CHRYSO & GCP’s admixture technologies were selected as the solution providers.

In partnership with UHPC Solutions (the General Contractor) and Ductal (the UHPC material supplier), the CHRYSO & GCP technical team helped identify the best admixtures for the intended application. The inclusion of the CHRYSO & GCP admixtures, such as high-range water reducers, allows for less batch water to be used in the UHPC mixture, producing a concrete that achieves >18,000 psi compressive strength, more than 3x stronger than traditional bridge deck

concrete. Additionally, the admixtures facilitated a concrete consistency that the contractor could pave in a downhill direction, which is not typically done in concrete paving. This allowed the contractor to condense their construction schedule, saving them both time and money.

More than 5,000 cubic yards of UHPC was installed on this project, which was placed using a specialty paver designed by the contractor and later diamond ground and grooved to ensure a smooth riding surface.

Results

The combination of Ductal’s concrete formulation expertise with CHRYSO & GCP’s admixture technologies, as well as the contractor’s optimized processes and equipment, overcame all challenges. The CHRYSO & GCP admixtures met all concrete rheology, strengths, finishability, and durability needs. The UHPC overlay was installed extremely quickly, shaving two weeks from the 11-week Phase 3 construction window. In addition, the enhanced performance of the new UHPC equates to less overall concrete used, which further reduces the project’s CO2 impact. Thanks to the innovations, expertise and collaboration, the bridge deck is now more durable and resilient with a low financial impact.

“The future of UHPC in construction is bright,” said Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals North America President Steve Williams. “The greater strength with less material needed and longer service life of more than 50 years, makes UHPC a key component in the sustainability goals of the construction industry. The use of UHPC on the Delaware Memorial Bridge deck rehabilitation project was the perfect fit, offering speed and light-weight durability. We were pleased to apply our admixture technologies to customize the UHPC, so that it met all performance needs and ensure that it will stand the test of time.”

“Holcim US and Ductal are very excited to bring our innovative UHPC solution to this signature bridge project,” said Greg Nault, technical manager for Ductal US. “CHRYSO & GCP’s specialty admixtures continue to work exceptionally well in our Ductal products and allow us to cultivate new innovations for the construction industry. We look forward to more opportunities like this in the near future!”

UHPC North America Director Gil Brindley said, “This project is the first of its kind in the United States. It is the first suspension bridge to have a UHPC overlay, the largest UHPC project in the US and broke records for UHPC placed in a single day. The success of the project is due to the partnership of all those involved. From the owner and designer, material suppliers and subcontractors, to the workforce that performed the work, everyone played an important role and worked collaboratively to make this project a reality.”

ABOUT SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals offers cement additives, concrete admixtures and specialty building materials, through the combined activities of Chryso and GCP. Its recent technologies for sustainable construction help reduce energy consumption, lower the carbon footprint of cements and concrete, and foster the circular economy. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals serves its customers through local sites in over 40 countries, employing more than 2,700 people.

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CHRYSO & GCP Expand CHRYSO Quad in North America https://gbdmagazine.com/chryso-quad/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:28:19 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=46005 CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, announced the availability of the newly expanded CHRYSO®Quad portfolio of admixtures and services to North American-based customers. CHRYSO®Quad combines water reducing admixtures with a set of services and tools provided through the Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals local technical services team and network of regional […]

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CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, announced the availability of the newly expanded CHRYSO®Quad portfolio of admixtures and services to North American-based customers.

CHRYSO®Quad combines water reducing admixtures with a set of services and tools provided through the Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals local technical services team and network of regional application labs. These services evaluate the quality of natural and manufactured sands looking at sand gradation, shapes, and swelling clay pollution. This unique combination of solutions optimizes production costs, while improving the quality and performance of concrete using challenging sands.

“Depleting resources has made sourcing good quality sand difficult. As the quality of sand significantly impacts concrete performance, it has become a major challenge for the concrete industry,” said Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals North America President Steve Williams.

“In response to the challenges of the circular economy, we are pleased to deliver the expanded CHRYSO®Quad portfolio, combined with our local technical expertise, to our North American customer base. The innovative product offerings enable the use of lower quality, locally sourced or manufactured sands without compromising concrete quality, while improving the concrete CO2 footprint. CHRYSO®Quad is another solution from our diverse product portfolios to assist the industry in achieving technical, business, and sustainable objectives.”

Tailored Regional Approach

The Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals North American team works with each customer to identify the best admixture for their local sand source. It starts with the analysis of sands using the patented CHRYSO®CLEAR Test method, which diagnoses the presence and portion of swelling clay. Then, sand gradation is measured and integrated as a factor of the concrete mix design optimization. CHRYSO®Quad admixtures significantly compensate for the loss of rheology, flowability and finishability of fresh concrete, providing ease of application, replacing up to 100% of natural sands by manufactured sands.

This allows clients to gain flexibility by integrating new sands into their concrete mix and overcome shortages or tensions in material supplies. The use of local resources also contributes to reducing supply costs and decreasing the carbon footprint associated with the transportation of raw materials.

An additional benefit of combining the CHRYSO & GCP product portfolios is that CLARENA® MC 2000, another clay mitigation technology, reinforces the offering, providing concrete producers with the largest solution offering for challenging aggregates in North America.

Proven Track-Record

For example, to support a customer that wanted to optimize their mix to reduce embodied carbon by using locally available manufactured sand, an evaluation of reference concrete mix design and the manufactured sand was performed. CHRYSO®Quad 855 EMx was then proposed as the solution to optimize the mix design. As a result, the customer solved the material availability issues, reduced costs and reduced their concrete embodied carbon by 5%, by replacing 50% of their natural sand with locally available manufactured sand, avoiding long distance transportation.

Global Network with a Local Approach

Leveraging its international network of application laboratories and local expertise, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals provides answers to the aggregate sourcing challenges faced by industry stakeholders, supporting the circular economy. The company continues to focus on solving today’s concrete challenges through sustainable solutions. In the coming months, CHRYSO®Quad will be launched in Canada, continuing the availability of the benefits in North America.

About Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals offers cement additives, concrete admixtures and the VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system through the combined solutions of CHRYSO and GCP. The integration of the two companies creates a vast depth of R&D expertise and technical know-how, alongside recent technologies for sustainable construction that help reduce energy consumption, lower the carbon footprint of cements and concrete and foster the circular economy. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals serves its customers through local sites in over 40 countries, employing over 2,700 people.

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Viega Promotes Marki Huston to Chief Operations Officer https://gbdmagazine.com/marki-huston/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:53:32 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=45932 Viega, the industry leader in press technology, announces the promotion of Marki Huston to the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective October 15, 2023. In her new role as COO Huston will continue to oversee manufacturing, as well as Viega’s technology hub. This organizational change will create stronger alignment across the entire value stream […]

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Viega, the industry leader in press technology, announces the promotion of Marki Huston to the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective October 15, 2023.

In her new role as COO Huston will continue to oversee manufacturing, as well as Viega’s technology hub. This organizational change will create stronger alignment across the entire value stream to further drive the company’s innovation and empower the team to respond quickly to the market and best support their customers.

“This promotion is a direct reflection of Marki’s strong leadership and commitment to excellence. As a people-focused leader Marki empowers her teams to drive meaningful culture and achieve ambitious goals. Her unique background, expertise, and ability to introduce new concepts and processes quickly will enable change and help us drive our innovation forward,” said Markus Brettschneider, president and CEO of Viega.

“Viega is on a path of such incredible growth, and I’m honored to be part of it. Working for a company that lives its purpose and has ambitious goals to be sustainable and make an impact for generations to come is really rewarding. I look forward to helping take us further on this journey as we drive operational excellence to better support our customers,” Huston said.

Huston has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Wichita State University, a six sigma blackbelt certification from Newman University, and a materials management certification from The Ohio State University. She joined Viega in 2022 with more than 20 years of global manufacturing experience in the aircraft industry. She is a member of the Society of Women in Engineering (SWE) and on the advisory board for the Department of Industrial Engineering at Wichita State University. Huston has a passion for providing leadership and empowerment to women in the manufacturing work environment, and she looks forward to using her position and her professional journey to help make an impact for women at Viega, in the industry, and within the local community.

About Viega

Viega LLC is a subsidiary of The Viega Group, which has more than 120 years of experience in building technology. Viega is the global market leader in metal piping systems, serving the industrial, commercial and residential markets. With ten locations around the world, Viega employs almost 5,000 people and produces more than 17,000 products and systems, including ProPress, MegaPress, and MegaPressG. In the US Viega has seminar centers in Colorado and New Hampshire and recently opened its new Viega Experience Center in New York City, providing continued training through in-person and online workshops.

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Oatey Co. Appoints Logan Weiland Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer https://gbdmagazine.com/logan-weiland/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:55:06 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=45894 Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently announced that Logan Weiland has joined the organization as senior vice president, chief financial officer. Weiland comes to Oatey with more than a decade of experience in public accounting at Ernst & Young, where he most recently served as assurance senior manager. As […]

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Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently announced that Logan Weiland has joined the organization as senior vice president, chief financial officer.

Weiland comes to Oatey with more than a decade of experience in public accounting at Ernst & Young, where he most recently served as assurance senior manager. As chief financial officer at Oatey Weiland is responsible for all accounting and finance; FP&A; treasury; risk management; and mergers and acquisition activities.

“I am excited to join this growing organization, which has an excellent track record and reputation, both as a manufacturer and employer,” said Weiland. “I look forward to contributing to Oatey’s ongoing success as a market leader in the plumbing industry.”

“Logan comes to Oatey with a broad range of experience gained from his work with a variety of global companies,” said Neal Restivo, Oatey’s chief executive officer. “I am confident that his leadership and expertise will serve Oatey well as we continue to grow and enhance our business to support our customers.”

Weiland is a resident of Copley, Ohio, and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in finance from Heidelberg University. He also holds a master’s of accountancy from Miami University. He is a board member and treasurer for Warehouse District as well as an associate board member for Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and an Engage! Cleveland Leadership Council member.

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CHRYSO & GCP Open New Application Lab in North America https://gbdmagazine.com/chryso-gcp-lab/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:23:34 +0000 https://gbdmagazine.com/?p=45722 CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, is pleased to announce the opening of their new application lab in Chicago. The facility provides timely and valuable support to North American customers, further enhancing the company’s commitment to delivering superior customer service and technical expertise. As one of the company’s multiple […]

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CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, is pleased to announce the opening of their new application lab in Chicago. The facility provides timely and valuable support to North American customers, further enhancing the company’s commitment to delivering superior customer service and technical expertise.

As one of the company’s multiple customer-centric investments across North America, the new application lab focuses on aggregate, mortar, and concrete testing. The facility will also serve as the dedicated technical center for Ductilcrete® engineered slab systems.

The Chicago lab’s testing capabilities provide customers with hands-on services to see how their materials perform with CHRYSO & GCP products and determine what admixtures and dosage rates will work best for their needs. The CHRYSO & GCP team utilizes the lab to work in partnership with customers in response to the challenges caused by the ever-changing materials used to produce concrete, cements, aggregates, and SCMs. This allows the technical team to deliver solutions to customers for optimized mixtures for increased sustainability and lower cost.

“Our new lab in Chicago is another significant milestone in the integration of CHRYSO and GCP within Saint-Gobain, bringing our esteemed technical expertise closer to our valued customers,” said Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals North America Senior Director of Innovation Gabor Acs. “As responsiveness and timely support is essential in our industry, we remain focused on growing our application lab network across the United States and Canada. The Chicago lab is another resource for our customers, giving them needed technical support, which enables them to make informed decisions and achieve optimal results.”

With the addition of the multi-purpose facility in Chicago, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals North America now has multiple application labs in North America. The company plans to open additional laboratories across the United States and Canada. This expansion will ensure that North American customers have local access to newly integrated testing facilities and technical support.

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