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Lauren Pagano Named Holcim Building Envelope’s Senior V.P. of Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants Business Unit  

Holcim Building Envelope has named Lauren Pagano as Senior Vice President of the Adhesives, Coatings, and Sealants (ACS) business unit, which encompasses Gaco and a portfolio of recognized brands for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Pagano will provide leadership for the business unit, including responsibility for strategy, marketing, sales, operations and technology, supply chain, customer service and planning.

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Holcim Building Envelope Unveils Enverge Spray Foam

Today, Holcim Building Envelope announces the launch of Enverge®, an innovative, sustainability-focused spray foam insulation brand with a mission of changing the way the world insulates, creating more energy-efficient buildings and healthier living environments. A Fusion of Gaco SprayFoam and SES Foam Brands, for Advanced Insulation Solutions

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Elevate's Successful Rebrand Fuels Continued Growth and Expansion

Elevate™, the premier provider of commercial roofing, wall and lining systems, is thriving and growing after its acquisition by Holcim and subsequent rebrand in June 2022. Through plant improvements, new manufacturing locations, capital investments, vertical integration and supply chain improvements, Elevate continues to expand its offerings while upholding the legacy Firestone brand’s commitment to the highest standards in the industry.

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Do the 2021 IECC Building Codes Benefit Spray Foam?
  • Apr 01, 2023
  • Aaron Davenport, Director of Building Science for Holcim Building Envelope, Spray Foam Division

The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is arguably the largest change in building codes to date. I’m dating myself, but when I started my career in construction, the energy codes required R11 in walls and R19 in attics. With the updated 2021 IECC, minimum energy requirements have increased to R49 for ceiling insulation in climate zones 2 and 3, and R60 for ceiling insulation in climate zones 4 and higher.

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Holcim Officially Closes Duro-Last Inc. Acquisition

Holcim completed the acquisition of Duro-Last, a US leader in commercial roofing systems, with pro forma net sales of USD 540 million. Duro-Last has a track record of double-digit growth in North America’s highly profitable USD >40 billion roofing market, driven by leading brands, proprietary technologies and custom-made solutions.

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Holcim Anounces Acquisition of Duro-Last Inc.

Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire Duro-Last, a US leader in commercial roofing systems, with pro forma net sales of USD 540 million. Duro-Last has a track record of double-digit growth in North America’s highly profitable USD >40 billion roofing market, driven by premium brands, proprietary technologies and custom-made solutions. Duro-Last’s systems will complement and strengthen Holcim’s integrated roofing offer, with expected synergies of USD 60 million per year.

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Congratulations to Holcim for being named one of Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023"

Today, Holcim Building Envelope was named one of Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023.” This distinction caps an eventful year that saw the company grow and restructure, all the while maintaining its commitment to powering progress for people and the planet.

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