Press Release: WHITFIELD NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE MATERIALS AND METHODS STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
Richard Hung, Marketing Communication Manager
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richard.hung@parexusa.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WHITFIELD NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE MATERIALS AND METHODS STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
Anaheim, CA — January 20, 2011 - Parex USA, Inc. the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra , El Rey Stucco, Teifs, and Merkrete today announced Jim Whitfield FCSI, LEED AP has been elected as President of the Materials and Methods Standards Association (MMSA).
Whitfield, the Technical Services Manager at Parex USA focusing on the Merkrete brand, was elected to the position of President at the last MMSA membership meeting during the Total Solutions Plus Conference November 2010, in Naples, FL.
The MMSA functions to establish standards of quality and performance for materials and methods of installation for the ceramic tile and dimension stone industry. MMSA appointed committees develop ANSI and ASTM specifications for products that are in common usage. Qualified representatives of MMSA participate on committees of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) ASC A108 committee, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA).
"I am honored to be elected by my industry peers," said Whitfield. "I look forward to directing the MMSA's important efforts to create and improve industry standards for the tile industry."
About Parex USA
Parex USA, Inc., a California Corporation, is the parent company to brands that offer a wide range of innovative façade and flooring solutions. Its brands include Parex, LaHabra Stucco, Merkrete, Teifs, El Rey Stucco, Merlex Stucco, Variance Finishes, and Vero-Rialto. It is a subsidiary of the ParexGroup, S.A., one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty solutions for the construction industry. ParexGroup spans 22 countries, employing 4,000 professionals across 66 manufacturing facilities and 9 R&D centers. To learn more about Parex USA, Inc., please visit www.parexusa.com.
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