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16 SEPTEMBER 2015 COATINGSPROMAG.COM by enhancing its warehousing and distribution footprint, enabling faster turnaround and delivery of materials to clients. Linking with Carboline in this way will allow Flowcrete Americas to leverage Carboline's strong presence and expertise in the industrial sector to introduce coatings tailored to the demands of these environments. Tis includes durable, fre-safe, and thermal shock-resistant foor fnishes; antimi- crobial-treated cementitious urethane surfaces, and anti-corrosion foor coating systems. Flowcrete Americas Managing Director Dave McNeece said, "Tis new distribution agreement means increasing awareness and opportunities for Flowcrete Americas within the U.S. construction market while Carboline will beneft from an enhanced portfolio of construction materials to ofer to devel- opers. Whether presented by a Carboline or Flowcrete representative, our special- ist systems will be installed by our highly trained and experienced applicator network." For more information, contact: Flowcrete, www.fowcreteamericas.com Reader Inquiry # 4519 The Wooster Brush Company Revitalizes Website Te Wooster Brush Company has announced the redesign and launch of its corporate website www.wooster- brush.com. Te renewed site utilizes the company's 164 years of industry experi- ence to help painters of all skill levels. Teir online catalog has always been a focal point of woosterbrush.com; it's also the portion of the site that received the largest overhaul. Te new layout of the brush section provides easy explo- ration of full product lines, all on one screen. New sort-ability allows visitors to narrow the feld of brushes with as few as three mouse clicks. Corresponding literature and video content is now included throughout the catalog for maximum visibility and better product education. Similar features also bring value to the revised roller and paint equipment sections. Several additional new site features include an advisor for selecting the correct paintbrushes and roller covers, a retailer locator, an enhanced search feature ofering predictive results, and more. For more information, contact: Te Wooster Brush Company, www.woosterbrush.com Reader Inquiry # 4520 QCP to Be Acquired by GAF GAF, North America's largest roofng manufacturer, has agreed to acquire Quest Construction Products (QCP), a division of Quest Specialty Chemicals. Te transaction, expected to close as soon as practical subject to custom- ary closing conditions, refects GAF's commitment to growth and to maintaining excellent brands in commercial roofng and other markets. Te acquisition of QCP, North America's largest supplier of fuid-applied roofng systems and coating solutions, will allow GAF to ofer strategic building owners a broader range of solutions. Both QCP and GAF appreciate the unique skills and technical excellence necessary to install fuid-applied roofng systems, coating solutions, and pavement coatings. GAF, which has made signifcant investments in recent years to grow its commercial platform, is committed to uphold- ing the top product quality and high contractor standards that QCP has set for the HydroStop, United Coatings, and StreetBond brands in the marketplace. Both look forward to building upon the excellent relation- ship that has been forged between the customer and QCP. For more infor- mation, contact: GAF, www.gaf.com Reader Inquiry # 4521 American Concrete Institute Mourns Loss of Daniel W. Falconer It is with great sadness that the American Concrete Institute (ACI) mourns Daniel W. Falconer, ACI managing director of engineering, who passed away peacefully on July 29, 2015, at age 59, in his Hartland, Mich., home surrounded by his family, after a 16-month battle with colon cancer. "Much can be said about Dan's contribu- tion and dedication to ACI, but I think it is best epitomized by his devotion to ACI during his battle with cancer," said Ron Burg, ACI executive vice president. "Dan's last day in his ofce was June 17, 2015, just two weeks before he entered hospice. In spite of undergoing extensive and often exhausting chemo- therapy, Dan continued to be a vital and contributing member of the ACI staf sharing his engineering insight, guidance, wisdom, and good humor with both staf and members. He will be greatly missed." For more informa- tion, contact: ACI, www.concrete.org Reader Inquiry # 4522 PPG Architectural Coatings Honored by CIO Magazine as CIO 100 Award Winner IDG's CIO Magazine announced PPG A rchitectural Coatings U.S. and Canada (USC A) as a recipient of the 2015 CIO 100 Award. PPG was honored for development of a digital kiosk that aids consumers in selecting paint colors for home décor projects. T he award recognizes organizations around the world that exemplif y Industry Briefs