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Construction Marketplace Thursday, January 11, 2018 8 America Italiana: Creativity, Technology, Passion "Made in Italy" taste, style and quality is appreciated worldwide. It was in 2001 when Piero Girodo and Sophia Stevenson began their exciting challenge to bring their experience of more than 30 years in the fenestration field – from projection to production to implementing product in their client's masterpieces in the American territory. So the story began, and America Italiana was born with its headquarters in San Jose, California. There have been numerous projects all over the United States featuring America Italiana's amazing modern, classic and Tuscan offerings, each with their own particular flair. It is precisely this ability to offer many solutions that identifies the entrepreneurial spirit of America Italiana. America Italiana's mission is to pro- vide quality solutions with prestigious design and personal service to your proj- ects. A wide range of high end products exclusive in quality are available to architects, designers, contractors and homeowners that want to build or remod- el their home/pro- ject with style, pres- tige and personality. For architects and designers, America Italiana offers a complete product range with different styles from soft rounded shapes to the more square and minimalistic ones. All of its products can be highly cus- tomized by choosing shapes, colors and finishes, to respond to all customers when they require different styles, from modern to classic. America Italiana is a reliable partner for contractors and builders. It will han- dle your projects with pre- cision and attention to detail, and will be able to adapt to the specificities of each case. For homeowners remodeling or construct- ing a new residence, America Italiana will help you create your dream home with authentic quality products. All will marvel at the vast product selection, myriad of shapes, colors and finishes found exclusively at America Italiana. For more information, call 408.452.9166, email info@americaitaliana.com or go to www.americaitaliana.com. Thermablok Wins Award and Acclaim for Insulation Thermablok Inc., a NASA Spinoff list- ed company, was a winner in last year's product competition sponsored by Buildings Media. Finalists were evalu- ated by the BUILDINGS editorial staff for money-saving qualities. Not long after, Lahnie Johnson, President and Founder of Thermablok, was also selected as a HIVE 100 Innovator for his work on Thermablok ® (Aerogel product). Johnson was recognized because according to Hanley Wood, his contribu- tion has disrupted and transformed the way we think. In addition, Thermablok Aerogel Strips are featured in NASA Space Shuttle Enterprise Exhibit at the popular Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. NASA technology Aerogel is not only the highest insulating material known, but also has the least amount of compressibility of any known insulation. It is used in the most extreme thermal environments, space suits, the Mars mis- sions, space shuttles, the Star Catcher mission, and clothing now used on Mount Everest expeditions. It is estimated that as much as 50 percent of the energy we consume in the U.S. is used to control the temperature in buildings. Of that, the major percent- age escapes through walls and windows in a process termed thermal bridging. This has always been a significant known problem. Until the introduction of NASA technology Aerogel, there has never been any insulation that could go between a metal stud and the drywall or outside sheeting that would not compress during installa- tion, thus losing its insula- tion properties. Adding just one Thermablok Aerogel Strip approximately 0.25" x 1.5", to only one side of each stud can increase the "R" value of a wall (regardless of insulation in the cavity) by an amazing 30 to 35 per- cent (DOE Oak Ridge labo- ratory test). Used by the military, NASA, Apple, Google, Stantec, Siemens, Kiewit, Turner, Clark to name a few, this is the ultimate break- through in insulation technology. Even in small home applications, research indi- cates that using Thermablok Aerogel Strips can provide energy savings of up to approx. $746 USD per year (in an average home of 2,400 square feet and a reduction of 3.9 tons of CO2 emissions). Relative to tax incentives/energy costs, one could recover the entire cost in two to three years. It may also be used in many other applications, including radi- ant flooring, concrete slab separa- tion, underground concrete and water pipe insulation and literally hundreds of other applications as the material is hydrophobic. Metal buildings can have a signif- icant energy efficiency increase with Thermablok Aerogel Strips in the wall and the metal roofing. Made in the USA, Thermablok is also available in blanket form. For more information, visit www .thermablok.com, call 813.980.1400 or stop by booth #S1010. Formica Group Adds Man-Made Quartz Composite to 180fx Laminate Line Inspired by the look of traditional quartz, Formica Corporation is introducing its first man-made 180fx ® pattern, Quartz Composite, at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. 180fx laminate is a best-selling line for Formica Group, marking a revolution in surfacing with true-to-scale patterns that offer visual drama unmatched by any other laminate. Modern, sophisticated high resolution patterns focus on a neu- tral palette – versatile enough to pair with any interior design concept. The Quartz Composite pattern is a true artistic composition created using concrete, recycled glass and a little bit of design magic. The Artisan™ finish on the Quartz Composite creates a smooth, slightly glossy surface that brings out the details of the pattern. The pattern is exquisitely detailed, with particulates ranging from medium to fine fill in the background, while a sweeping blue-gray vein visually fractures the slab. Quartz Composite was designed to address a desire for craft and artisanal work, reflecting the Millennial Maker trend. "Man-made materials, simplicity and true craftsman- ship provide a necessary respite from a digital world," said Gerri Chmiel, North American Residential Design Lead at Formica Corporation. "Materials are purposely unrefined and provide a first- hand connection to the mak- ers and the manufacturing process." Quartz Composite is one of 11 new designs introduced in the 2018 Living Impressions™ Collection by Formica Group. The collection was inspired by three macro trends – Neo Chalet, Millennial Maker, and Modern Gentleman – and includes four new designs in the 180fx by Formica Group collection, six new Formica ® Laminate designs and one new Formica Writable Surface design. To learn more about the 180fx design story or request your sample of Quartz Composite, visit www .formica.com. For more information, visit KBIS booth #W217 or go to www.formica.com. Zoeller Pump Company's Fractional Horsepower Grinder Series The Shark ® Fractional Horsepower Grinder Series is designed to handle dif- ficult residential applications where sewage ejectors struggle. These 115 volt, 7-11 amp and 230 volt, 3-5 amp all cast iron pumps represent the world's first integral automatic grinder. Available in 1/2 HP (803), 3/4 HP (805) and 1 HP (807) models, these pumps offer per- formance head up to 55'. Tri-Slice™ Cutter Technology provides over 300,000 cuts per minute, so debris found in the home are no match for this series. Non-automatic versions and package systems are available as well. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Zoeller Company is one of the oldest independ- ently-owned professional pump manu- facturers in North America. Since that time, Zoeller has established itself as a leader in pump equipment and technolo- gy, producing durable long-lasting prod- ucts that customers can rely on. Zoeller offers a broad range of pumps and package systems for both wastewater and potable water applications. Over the years, the company has expanded to new loca- tions continually offering new and diverse products to meet the needs of the indus- try today. The Zoeller Pump Company line of products offers a broad range of submersible pumps from the fractional series to 7-1/2 HP for residential and commercial sump, effluent, dewatering and grinding appli- cations. At Zoeller Company, quality and reliability of product is every- thing. So, to ensure that each homeowner is receiving a dependable long-lasting prod- uct, every pump that leaves the manufacturing facility in Louisville is factory tested for accurate performance before heading out the door. Furthermore, all Zoeller pumps are designed with durable materials to guarantee they can handle the rigors of their specific applica- tions. For more information, visit booth #S1820 or go to www.zoeller.com.