Company Profile: BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 15,000 employees in North America. For more information about BASF's North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail, visit www.basf.com/us/.
BASF is the world's leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals and oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future.
Company Profile: ExxonMobil Chemical offers a broad range of Jayflex® plasticizers that are well suited to vinyl fabric, sheet and film applications. Jayflex plasticizers are branched and linear phthalate esters and specialty adipates and trimellitates used to soften rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC). They are common in everyday products such as film and sheet, automotive components, flooring, and wire and cable.
Company Profile: : Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA (FPC USA) has formed a Specialty PVC Division which consists of a manufacturing facility in Delaware City, Delaware (FPC-DE), as well as a newly acquired facility in Illiopolis, Illinois (FPC-IL). FPC USA is an overseas affiliate of the Formosa Plastics Group, one of the world's ten largest petrochemical companies.
FPC-DE is certified to the ISO 9001: 2000 and 14001 Standards for Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Systems and offers dependable, on-time deliveries, 24-hour order placement, and on-site technical support. Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA is applying the same management and quality systems at the new Illinois facility as well. In fact, in March of 2003, less than a year from acquiring the Illinois facility, Formosa Plastics Corporation, Illinois has received both ISO 9001 and 14001 certification.
By producing its own feedstock materials, such as ethylene, chlorine, EDC and VCM, Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA continues to be a vertically integrated supplier of PVC specialty resins through its Specialty PVC Division. FPC-DE supplies homopolymer and copolymer dispersion resins, while FPC-IL supplies homopolymer dispersion resin, homopolymer and copolymer blending resins, and suspension copolymer.
Company Profile: : Ghesquiere Plastic Testing, Inc. is an ISO 17025 accredited specialized independent testing facility providing physical and environmental exposure testing of polymeric products, materials, components, paints and coatings, textiles, plastic roll goods and related items. Our services are tailored toward product evaluation and quality control testing, to meet regulatory and specification requirements, or desired performance levels.
As a small family-owned business, we are able to make decisions quickly and react effectively to meet our client’s needs. We are well versed and understand the demands of your industry, proficiently and adeptly meeting the needs of more than 4000 clients for over 50 years.
We have been continuously A2LA accredited since 1987, with 850+ test methods on our scope, and with capabilities for additional methods beyond our scope. Our staff of managers, testing engineers, and support personnel are driven to meet your needs, exceed your expectations, and provide a positive and productive testing experience each and every time.
"Your Deadline is Our Priority"
Company Profile: IB Roof Systems has maintained a strong performance record for single-ply PVC membrane and custom-fabricated roofing solutions. We offer complete roofing solutions, producing high-performance PVC membranes and roofing products for flat or low-sloped roofs, with many of our installations still performing after 30 years. IB’s fluid-applied acrylic and silicone coating solutions deliver continued life to an existing roof with little to zero interruption of business or tenants. These coatings require minimal maintenance and provide a reflective, energy-efficient, and long-lasting application.
Company Profile: Headquartered in Agawam, Mass., OMG Roofing Products is a leading manufacturer and North America’s premiere supplier of products for low-slope roofing applications. We offer the broadest array of products in the industry from the widest selection of specialty fasteners, to insulation adhesives, retrofit roof drains, pipe supports, repair tape and productivity tools, including the innovative RhinoBond System for installing thermoplastic roofing membranes. We back every product we sell by having enough “feet on the street” to be there when you need us in order to identify the best fastening option for your project. Whether you need a pull-test, job start or extra training for your crew, we’re there to help. For additional information, visit www.olyfast.com.
Company Profile:Canadian General-Tower Ltd. is a 150-year-old privately-owned company with corporate headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario and manufacturing facilities in Cambridge, New Braunfels (Texas), Changshu (China) and Liancourt (France). CGT has a long history as a producer of coated fabrics, films and laminates for the automotive, swimming pool, single-ply roofing and geomembrane markets.
Company Profile: Carlisle Construction Materials LLC (CCM) is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies for the commercial and residential construction markets. Carlisle has been a recognized manufacturer in the roofing industry for nearly half a century, offering high-performance single-ply roofing solutions, including PVC. Carlisle also offers a full line of polyiso and expanded polystyrene insulation as well as a host of steepslope underlayments, duct sealants, adhesives and hardware.
CCM companies include: Carlisle SynTec Systems, Carlisle WIP Products, Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, Drexel Metals, Hardcast Products, Hunter Panels, Insulfoam, Carlisle International, Versico Roofing Systems, WeatherBond, Carlisle Roof Foam and Coatings, and Petersen Aluminum Corporation.
Company Profile: Enduratex™, which is known for providing superior vinyl coated fabrics to the automotive, healthcare, hospitality, marine and spa industries, is headquartered in Corona, California and has two product warehouses in the United States located in Lebanon, TN and La Mirada, CA. Its parent company, China General Plastics Corporation, is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.
China General Plastics Corporation of America, or Enduratex™, is part of U.S.I., a $2.2 billion corporation publicly traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Company Profile: Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation.
Company Profile: Duro-Last® Roofing, Inc. manufactures a custom-prefabricated, reinforced, thermoplastic single-ply roofing system that is ideal for any flat, low-sloped, new or retrofit application. Whether a roof deck is best handled with prefabricated Duro-Last deck sheets, Duro-Last rolls, Duro-Tuff®, or Duro-Fleece® membrane, contractors can optimize installation time by using our precision-fabricated flashings.
Once installed, a Duro-Last roof is watertight and virtually maintenance-free. Duro-Last has met or exceeded all major fire and wind code requirements as well as regional approvals throughout the country, reinforcing Duro-Last’s leadership in providing consistent watertight integrity.
Since 1978, over 2 billion square feet of Duro-Last membrane has been installed throughout North America. With manufacturing facilities in Saginaw, Michigan (worldwide headquarters); Sigourney, Iowa; Grants Pass, Oregon; Carrollton, Texas; and Jackson, Mississippi along with over 70 Tech Reps across the country and industry-leading warranties, the Duro-Last Roofing system is a great long-term investment for building owners.
Company Profile: Seaman Corporation has been manufacturing high performance fabrics for almost sixty years. The company utilizes unique weaving, knitting, compounding, and coating processes to create industrial fabrics for a wide variety of rigorous outdoor applications. Seaman Corporation’s fabrics are used for environmental applications, truck tarpaulins, architectural fabric structures, military tents, military flexible fuel storage tanks, and single-ply roofing. The FiberTite® Division has been manufacturing and distributing roofing membranes for more than twenty-seven (27) years. This high performance membrane begins with tough tire cord polyester yarns and is coated with a DuPont Elvaloy® KEE based compound to provide excellent chemical resistance and long term outdoor weathering in a variety of climatic conditions. For more information about FiberTite Roofing Systems, visit www.fibertite.com.
Company Profile: Flex Membrane International Corp. began manufacturing high quality PVC single ply roofing membranes in 1990. Flex was an early developer of the modified PVC membranes incorporating the Dupont™Elvaloy®KEE flexibilizer and pioneered manufacturing the fleece backed single ply membrane for adhered applications. Further additions to the Flex product line include PVC waterproofing membranes and geomembranes. Flex is the expert choice for architects, contractors and specifiers who will not settle for anything but the highest industry standards. Flex offers its customers exceptional response time, personal attention, detailed technical support and guaranteed delivery with every project. All Flex Roofing Systems include a full range of components, supplies and tools.
Company Profile: i2M is a privately held manufacturing business located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our specialty is advanced flexible polymer manufacturing, printing, and laminating. Our decades of experience are matched only by our deeply entrepreneurial spirit - resulting in world-class, innovative products.
Company Profile: : Morbern is a manufacturer and marketer of coated fabrics and performance textiles. Our production faculties can manufacture both cast and extrusion laminated coated textiles. Mobern is also vertically integrated with our knitting mill, where we manufacture our Mordura product line.
Morbern serves many industries including home and contract furnishings, transportation, marine, footwear, graphic arts and small leather goods with a wide range of specification grade products in numerous styles, colors and designs.
Morbern is also the manufacturer of (U)phoria!™ - a brand new concept in the contract market. Visit www.morbern.com to learn more!
Company Profile: As a leading global provider of a broad offering of premium coated fabrics, OMNOVA has earned a strong reputation in a wide range of applications including automotive, mass transit, healthcare, contract, and marine. You can count on OMNOVA products to bring innovation and provide robust performance, including our PreFixx® protective finish which is a leader in stain resistance and ease-of-cleaning.
Our world-class technology centers are staffed with experienced polymer scientists and have an extensive array of testing equipment, helping us meet accepted and emerging standards and ensure the best performance and quality. Our custom design capabilities can deliver a unique construction, color, texture, or other specific performance specification based on your requirements.
We invite you to partner with us and to leverage our extensive library of designs, technical and manufacturing expertise, and exceptional customer service.
Company Profile: Proquinal SA, established in 1959, is a fully integrated coated fabrics and film manufacturing facility supplying products to the automotive, marine, transportation, contract, shoe and small leather goods industries. Proquinal SA (Bogotá, Colombia and San Jose, Costa Rica, an ISO-9002 and QS 9000 rated producer) is represented in North America by Spradling International, Inc.® Both companies are subsidiaries of the Spradling Group, Inc., with distribution centers located in Pelham, Alabama; La Mirada, California; Pennsauken, New Jersey; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Knoxville, Tennessee, Mexico City, Mexico. Europe distribution facilities are located in Lüneburg, Germany and Barcelona, Spain.
SPRADLING INTERNATIONAL, INC.® Spradling International offers vinyl coated fabrics in over 1,500 colors and textures available via its network of over 125 distributors in North America and abroad. The entire Spradling family is geared to provide superior service in every respect. In fact, it’s been the cornerstone of Spradling’s business since day one. The company’ sales and service representatives are highly trained in product knowledge, technology and upholstery applications. Dial toll free (1-800-333-0955) for solutions to all of your vinyl requirements. Contact Sales/Service Department via e-mail at sales@spradlingvinyl.com or visit Spradling’s web site at www.spradlingvinyl.com.
Company Profile: : Sika Sarnafil is a manufacturer of thermoplastic membranes for a wide range of roofing and waterproofing applications. Since 1962, Sika Sarnafil has manufactured more than 15 billion sq. ft. of thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes in Switzerland, China, Germany and Canton, Massachusetts. The company offers complete roofing and waterproofing system solutions from vapor retarders and insulation to fasteners and adhesives and its own hot air seam welding equipment. Sika Sarnafil roofing and waterproofing systems protect some of the world’s most valuable structures including numerous schools, retail buildings, libraries, museums, hospitals, commercial and government buildings and stadiums.