11/02/2007 Regupol QT Becomes Ecore QT, QTscu, QT sound Insulation

Dodge-Regupol, Inc., Lancaster, PA, and Berleburger Schaumstoffwerk GMBH (BSW), Bad Berleburg, Germany, announced today they have concluded their successful 18-year joint venture partnership, effective November 1, 2007.

As North America's largest user of scrap tire rubber, Dodge-Regupol has made a thriving business out of finding creative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. The company manufactures and markets high quality, innovatively designed cork, cork/rubber and recycled rubber products throughout North America. Each year, the company recycles 80 million pounds of scrap tire rubber, helping conserve more than 1 million barrels of oil to make viable solutions for the commercial, consumer and industrial markets.

BSW is a leading producer of surface products for the construction and sports industries throughout Europe and Asia and has strong foundations in the packaging and shipping industries.

"We've had a long-term, successful partnership with BSW that has been beneficial for both our companies," said Art Dodge, president and CEO of Dodge-Regupol. "I'd like to personally thank them for their support over the past 18 years."

"However, both of our businesses have grown and evolved successfully in new directions by taking advantage of emerging opportunities. As that pattern has continued, we mutually agreed it was the right time to conclude our joint venture. The result provides the best platform for future growth and profitability, allowing each business the freedom to best respond to changing market conditions while forging new business relationships in North America, Europe and international markets."

According to Dodge, moving forward, it will be business as usual for business operations. The company will continue to operate in Lancaster, PA, and retain ownership of its well-known brands, including: ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring, EVERLAST Performance Flooring, TransMat load securement materials, QT Sound Insulation and PlayGuard Playground Surfacing along with its subsidiary units RTI LLC., A-Turf, SurfaceAmerica and SpectraTurf. "We'll continue to make great products and deliver outstanding service as we have previously," said Dodge.

The most notable change will occur in the company's name. As part of the transition, Dodge-Regupol will assume a new corporate name that will be introduced in January, 2008.

"Today marks a watershed event in the company's history and is a time of unparalleled excitement for our organization. The company is now positioned to grow at a rate faster than it has experienced in the past, and pursue business opportunities around the world that were not possible before," added Dodge.

"We are ready to accelerate the pace of the growth; growth enabled by our past successes and a solid foundation in the markets we compete. We are adopting an expanded mission that will present us with many new business frontiers. But, we will maintain our commitment to preserving the environment, a practice that has been in place since our inception."

Dodge-Regupol was founded in 1989 through a partnership between Dodge Cork Company and BSW. The company currently employs approximately 240 and maintains manufacturing and operating offices in Lancaster.
11/1/2007 National Survey Spotlights ECOsurfaces Growing Popularity

Top designers and architects across the nation gave ECOsurfaces high marks in a Floor Focus magazine survey of the country's largest design firms. The Top 250 Design Survey reflects feedback from designers and architects at the country's leading firms. It's conducted each year to identify trends that will shape the future of the market and gain opinions on flooring styles, materials and manufacturers in a number of categories.

This year, ECOsurfaces had its best showing ever in the important survey, claiming top 10 spots in a number of key categories, including:

* #8 for "Kudos" category (overall satisfaction)
* #8 on Service
* #9 on Green Kudos
* #9 on Design

In addition, ECOsurfaces was ranked #16 on Best Overall Business Experience and received honorable mention for quality, performance, value and green leadership.

"It's extremely gratifying to see that designers and architects across the country, who are so influential in the building materials industry, consider ECOsurfaces as one of the leading brands in the commercial flooring category," said John Aten, surfaces business manager for Dodge-Regupol, Inc. "Clearly, this recognizes that our color selection, designs, service, quality and recycled rubber content are valued in the marketplace, as is our distributor relationship with Gerbert Ltd., and its sales force."

"This is great recognition of all the hard work that has been done to manufacture, market and sell our ECOsurfaces line. We should all feel proud of this accomplishment," added Aten.

ECOsurfaces has appeared in the survey in previous years but has never been ranked so highly in so many categories. A number of high profile projects have installed ECOsurfaces, including the World of Coca-Cola retail store, Atlanta, GA, Dell Children's Medical Center, Austin, TX, a platinum-level LEED certified healthcare project and High Tech High Bayshore, Redwood, CA.
10/22/2007 QT Sound Control Underlayment (SCU) Continues to Exceed Independent and TCNA Testing Standards

Testing results have proven that QTscu continues to be one of the most trusted and tested names in sound control underlayment. Made from 100% recycled rubber and backed by over 165 independent laboratory and field tests to date, QTscu remains one of the most selected sound control products in the industry.

QTscu is a flat, resilient underlayment that is used directly under floor finishes, yielding exceptional results even under hard surface flooring and over concrete and wood joist construction.

Facts:

* QTscu testing results are backed by over 185 independent laboratory and field tests in a variety of floor-ceiling assemblies per ASTM E492,E90 and E1007.
* QTscu can thin-set tile and stone directly to the product per ASTM C627.
* The Tile Council of North America performed bond tests using QTscu. In these tests, QTscu passed bond results according to ANSI 118.12 standards.
* The Tile Council of North America performed the Robinson Wheel test using QTscu. QTscu passed ASTM C-627 with a residential rating.
* Engineered to provide the highest IIC rating improvement as measured by ASTM E2179
* Made from resilient 100% recycled rubber
* Meets and exceeds tough building code requirements while adding less than 1/2" of floor height
* Compatible with a direct application of floor finishes such as ceramic tile, stone, laminate, hardwood, engineered wood and vinyl
* Outperforms cork, felt, polyethylene, fiberglass and nylon matrix
* Available in rolls for simple and fast installation

1/2/2008 QT At Home in World’s Tallest Building

When Skidmore, Owings, and Merril, one of the most prestigious architectural firms in the world, specified sound and vibration insulation for the Burj Dubai Tower, the tallest building in the world currently under construction, QT was its top choice.

The recycled rubber-based underlayment will be installed in the residential portion of the building, directly under stone flooring in hallways and bathrooms. QT may also be installed in several other locations in the building including under ceramic tile and hardwood in condominiums and beneath vinyl flooring in the Armani Hotel housed in the structure. When the project is completed, nearly 2 million square feet of QT products will be installed in the mammoth skyscraper.

“The Burj Dubai Tower is an example of modern day extraordinaire,” said Paul Downey, QT business unit manager. Naturally, a structure of its magnitude requires only the best materials. S.O.M. had its choice of sound underlayment but chose QT for its proven performance and acquired trust in the marketplace. It offers the versatility to perform at high levels with a variety of assemblies and under all floor coverings.”

QT’s appeal for inclusion in the Burj Dubai Tower was enhanced by the desire of Dubai Ruler Sheik Mohammed to invest in green building construction. While the word “green” generically refers to buildings that are environmentally friendly, it has also become synonymous for a set of standards put out by the United States Green Building Council called the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, system. LEED puts priority on using energy efficiency, employing innovative construction materials, and recycling. Comprised of 100% post-consumer SBR tire rubber and 30% pre-consumer waste, QT products are designed to earn points in two of the six categories of LEED for New Construction. Based on these criteria, QT products can potentially contribute up to 5 points toward LEED certification.

When finished in 2009, the Burj Dubai tower will stand alone as the tallest building on Earth. It is rising from a desert oasis to a height of more than 2,000 feet and it will be the crown jewel of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

 

3/13/2008 Ritz-Carlton Selects QT for Kapalua Resort in Hawaii

The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Resort in Hawaii, a AAA Five-Diamond Resort selected QT Sound Insulation for recent renovations throughout the facility because of QT’s superior performance and environmentally friendly materials. The $160 Million dollar transformation was completed just in time for the resort to host the annual 2008 Mercedes Open PGA event.

"The Ritz liked the idea that they could place tile, stone and wood directly on the QT,” said Paul Downey QT Business Unit Manager. “The fact that QT delivered the best impact sound control by far will help the Ritz guests and residents sleep well at night."

The Ritz-Carlton, sited QT Impact Sound Insulation’s proven reputation as a leader in the sound control field, and was particularly impressed by its consistent performance in more than 185 independent laboratory and field tests.  

Comprised of 100% post-consumer SBR tire rubber and 30% pre-consumer waste, QT Impact Sound Insulation was designed to meet stringent criteria required to earn points is several LEED categories. In addition, ECORE’s QT Impact Sound Insulation is PVC free and exceeds the state of Washington and EPA standards for indoor air quality and meets the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) criteria for indoor air quality. QT is a flat, resilient underlayment used directly beneath all floor finishes, yielding exceptional results even under hard surface flooring and over concrete and wood joist construction.

Architects and engineers worldwide have chosen QT because it has been tested to produce some of the best IIC rated systems in the industry and QT systems are certified to guarantee results and performance in the field.  

Category: Soundproofing

May 1, 2007

Dodge–Regupol, Inc. has long claimed their Regupol-QT line of products are engineered to perform better than any other sound control product available — now they have the research to prove it. To date the company has invested in over 165 independent laboratory and field tests in a variety of floor-ceiling assemblies per ASTM E492, E90 and E1007, which prove Regupol-QT is the most effective impact sound insulation product on the market.

Made from resilient 100% recycled rubber, over 60 million sq. ft. of Regupol-QT have been used to reduce impact sound transmission in multi-housing developments, high rises, single family homes, and office buildings. It provides the highest IIC rating improvement as measured by ASTM E2179, outperforming such products as cork, felt, plastic and roofing membranes.

Compatible with a variety of floor finishes, including ceramic tile, vinyl, hardwood, stone and carpet, Regupol-QT comes in 48" and 54" rolls and a variety of standard thicknesses. Two types of Regupol-QT are available:

Regupol-QTscu (sound control underlayment) is a flat underlayment used directly under the floor finish, typically on top of concrete subfloors.

Regupol-QTrbm (resilient base mat) is a dimpled mat that is applied under gypsum or full weight concrete, typically in wood joist construction.

Both products have been rated light-commercial by the Tile Council of America, and are ICC and UL listed.

Dodge-Regupol, Inc., manufacturer of Regupol-QT, was founded in 1989 and is located in Lancaster, PA. The company is the largest user of scrap tire rubber in North America. The company is actively affiliated with the Tile Council of America, American Society of Testing Materials, U.S. Green Building Council and U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.