ARDEX Americas hosted a Self-Leveling Underlayment training, “Bigger Tile Needs Better Preparation” at the Stockton, CA location this past Tuesday!
SLU Training at ARDEX Academy!
Katie Mazza wins Silver – USAPL Powerlifting American Open
Local North Texas Sales Professional Katie Mazza took home a Second Place, Silver Medal finish in the 72kg weight class at the USAPL Powerlifting American Open Championships in Orlando, FL. Katie hit personal records in all 3 lifts. Katie squatted 336lbs, bench pressed 192lbs, and deadlifted 336lbs for a total of 864lbs lifted! With these numbers, Katie has qualified to compete at the USA Powerlifting National Championships which will be held in Orlando Florida in October of 2017.
Congratulations to Katie Mazza of the North Texas ARDEX Team!
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ges: Katie receiving her Silver Medal wi
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ARDEX Americas announces the expansion of their Dallas, Georgia manufacturing facility
ARDEX Building for Growth in the Americas
ARDEX Americas has announced the expansion of their Dallas, Georgia manufacturing facility to include warehouse and production capabilities in support of both the ARDEX and HENRY brands. The 50,000-square foot expansion continues ARDEX’ growth strategy, focusing on manufacturing, training and customer support.
ARDEX Director of Operations Jim Masterson explains, “Expanding our Georgia facility provides our customers in the Southeast US with a full-service warehouse and production facility. Producing, storing and shipping a full line of Tiling and Flooring materials will allow us to better serve our broad and expanding customer base.”
The expansion includes increased silo capacity, production enhancements and state of the art warehousing services. In addition, a brand new ARDEX Academy training center was added to service customers in the Southeast and beyond. The facility is designed to allow for future growth. Jim notes, “Our local engineering team and production staff have a sense of pride knowing their efforts will help grow the company.”
ARDEX Wins Fuse Alliance Supplier of the Year
Fuse Alliance has announced ARDEX as the 2016 recipient of their Supplier of the Year award, which was recognized at the organization’s 2017 annual conference in Austin, TX. The Fuse Alliance annual conference focused on connecting the architecture and design community with the network’s flooring experts. In addition to supplier awards, Fuse Alliance network members were recognized for excellence in Communication, Reporting and Follow Up, Loyalty, Sustainability and Spirit.
Bob Dalton, ARDEX Director of Customer Operations and Commercial Excellence explains, “We at ARDEX are extremely honored to receive this award from the Fuse members. This represents the overall commitment from the entire ARDEX organization to provide best in class Products, Services and Support to our business partners.”
ARDEX President Jesse David noted, “We constantly strive to provide the best service and support to our business partners and we are honored to be recognized for our commitment to this outstanding organization in the flooring industry.”
Fuse Alliance official press release can be found here:
AT COVERINGS ’17
AT COVERINGS ’17
ARDEX Americas is pleased to present:
Capillary Passive Drainage to Avoid Efflorescence and Failures on Exterior Balcony, Porch and Patio Tile and Stone Installations
Presented by: Mr. Ralph Johann, Managing Director, Gutjahr Systems, Germany
Friday April 7th – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
(Click here to register and more information)
Please Visit ARDEX Americas at Booth 2638!
March Milestone Anniversaries
March 3, 2017, marks Ray Griffin’s 25 year anniversary with the W.W. Henry Company. Ray began his career in 1992. Ray has worked in Powders, Shipping and Receiving. With Ray’s experience he has worked with R & D and many other departments. Ray has perfect attendance for almost 25 years. He was a major part of a recent successful project, the installation of the new powders operation in Dallas, Georgia. With his hard work and dedication, the Dallas Plant has become a major contributor in the powder manufacturing in ARDEX North America.
March 14, 2017 marks Waldo Montelongo’s 15-year anniversary with ARDEX. Waldo began his career at the W.W. Henry plant in Arlington, TX in the shipping and receiving department. He learned very quickly and moved from the shipping department to resin batch maker. He then transferred to tank farm coordinator, where he was responsible for ordering and unloading all incoming resins, latexes and flammable materials. Since the transition to ARDEX, Waldo has learned and helped out in various positions such as bulk unloading, testing raw materials and finished goods in the lab and is currently the shipping leader.
March 23rd, 2017 marks Wayne Witt’s 10-year Anniversary with ARDEX Americas. During his 10 year tenure, Wayne has learned the majority of jobs in the Aliquippa manufacturing plant. His current responsibilities include operating our Fawema which packs ARDEX FEATHER FINISH and running our tower control room. Beyond his job skills, Wayne’s natural coaching ability enables him to train and mentor new manufacturing employees. The combination of job skills, employee mentoring and flexibility contribute to the success of our plant and our company. Thank you Ray, Waldo and Wayne for your years of service and commitment to excellence! Congratulations to you all!
Tarkett and ARDEX Training 2017!
Tarkett Official and ARDEX are teaming up for more trainings throughout 2017! Find a local training in your area, and register today for this great opportunity.
February 14-15
Stockton, CA
Registration is closed.
April 25-26
Mansfield, TX
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May 23-24
Aliquippa, PA
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June 6-7
Mississauga, ON (Toronto Area)
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July 19-20
EJ Welch, Elk Grove, IL
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September 19-20
Delta, BC (Vancouver Area)
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