Tile Mat Set Wins Award

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Grace Construction Products today announced that Bondera(TM) TileMatSet (www.bonderatilematset.com) has been named the "Best New Product" of the year at Hanley Wood's 2010 Remodeling Show. Bondera, a tile adhesive that uses advanced pressure-sensitive technology to eliminate the need for mortar and mastic, is water resistant and ideal for tiling kitchen walls, backsplashes and countertops, bathroom walls and countertops, and tub and shower surrounds.

"We are very excited that Bondera has been chosen as the 'Best New Product' at this year's Remodeling Show," said Rob Madore, product manager at Grace Construction Products. "At a show with so many innovative products, it's an honor to be recognized for achieving our goal of creating an easy-to-use product that simplifies do-it-yourself tiling."

The 2010 Remodeling Show, produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders, was held from September 14-17 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. More than 300 companies showcased products in categories including sustainable/green building products, exterior and interior building products and materials, home automation, interior finishes, kitchen and bath, weatherization products, backyard building, decking surfaces and materials, docks and outdoor living, tools, vehicles and jobsite preparation.

Bondera TileMatSet was displayed at the Grace Construction booth, and was featured in a "Fast and Accurate Tile" bathroom clinic run by DIY expert Mark Clement of "MyFixItUpLife." Bondera TileMatSet is available at Lowe's stores nationwide and on www.Lowes.com. For more information on Bondera, visit www.BonderaTileMatSet.com.

About Grace Construction Products

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Grace Construction Products, an operating segment of W. R. Grace & Co. -- Conn. (GRA 29.26, +0.38, +1.32%) , is a world-leading provider of technically superior concrete admixtures, fibers, surface treatments and liquid pigments that make concrete stronger, longer lasting, crack resistant, aesthetically pleasing and cost efficient. The company also manufactures additives for cement processing, fire protection, fire stops, waterproofing and masonry products, and has more than 125 plants and sales offices around the world. For more information about Grace Construction Products, customers can contact their local Grace Construction Products salesperson or visit http://www.GraceConstruction.com.

Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide range of industrial applications; sealants and coatings for food and beverage packaging, and specialty chemicals, additives and building materials for commercial and residential construction. With annual sales of more than $3 billion, Grace has about 6,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. For more information, visit Grace's web site at www.grace.com.

About The Remodeling Show

The Remodeling Show is the only national remodeler-centric event bringing together the entire remodeling industry face-to-face annually. Launched in 1991 by NAHB and then partnered with since 2001, this event has expanded to represent all facets of the remodeling community -- kitchen and bath; home improvement; aging-in-place; sustainable remodeling; plus all the tools and services that go into executing these types of projects. Knowing the emphasis on education this event provides on-the-show-floor, in the classroom and even in the hallways; our attendees schedule their projects around the Remodeling Show.

Bondera(TM) is a trademark (registration pending) of W. R. Grace & Co.--Conn.

SOURCE: Grace Construction Products


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