9/05/2016

Derek Hardy to Lead Sales Effort in the Pacific Northwest

Ayer, MA- USA (August 19, 2016)- SILPRO, a leading manufacturer of premium high-performance floor preparation, masonry and concrete repair products announced today that concrete repair industry veteran Derek Hardy will join the company as a Regional Sales Manager starting September 12, 2016. Based out of SILPRO’s manufacturing facility in Kent, WA, he will be responsible for servicing key customers and growing SILPRO’s business throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Mr. Hardy has more than 23 years of sales experience with construction materials, most recently with concrete strengthening, repair and restoration products. A recognized leader in his field, Derek brings exceptional sales leadership skills to SILPRO, as well as a proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with distributors, contractors, architects and other key decision makers. He has an extensive background in technical sales within the concrete repair industry combined with strong hands-on expertise.

“Derek’s expertise in concrete repair and restoration solutions provides SILPRO’s customers with the knowledge, service and technical assistance required to successfully meet the challenges of the most demanding construction projects. His proven ability to work with applicators, management, engineers and architects makes him an ideal leader for our team in the Pacific Northwest Region.” said Brooks Patterson, President of SILPRO LLC.

Among Derek’s responsibilities will be the sale and marketing of some of SILPRO’s leading products, including TDQ Thin, Deep, QuickTM, a high quality multi-purpose patching mortar for interior and exterior applications where fast set times and high strength repairs are important. He will be a point of contact for contractors in the Region, and will help to build upon SILPRO’s already extensive network of contractors and distributors in the Pacific Northwest.

A graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara, Derek lives in Olympia, WA, with his wife and their two children.


About SILPRO

Over 65 years strong, SILPRO is a leading manufacturer of floor preparation, concrete and masonry restoration products. The company’s products are based on an intimate understanding and appreciation of the issues, problems, and concerns faced by the floor preparation and concrete/masonry repair industries. SILPRO’s experienced staff of professionals is uniquely able to answer questions, offer advice, and solve the most demanding challenges encountered on renovation and new construction projects.

Sold primarily through flooring, building and masonry supply distributors, SILPRO’s marketplace success with quality minded professionals is based upon its competitively priced high-performance products and its unsurpassed industry knowledge, service and technical assistance.

SILPRO is headquartered in Ayer, MA, USA.

For more information visit www.silpro.com or call (800) 343-1501

12/15/2015

SILPRO Promotes Johnna Lambert to Production Supervisor

Ayer, MA- USA (December 15, 2015)- SILPRO, a leading manufacturer of premium high- performance floor preparation, masonry and concrete repair products announced today that Johnna Lambert has been promoted to Production Supervisor. In this capacity, Ms. Lambert is responsible for overseeing SILPRO’s manufacturing, quality control and order fulfillment operations in its manufacturing plant located in Kent, WA. She will play a key supporting role in the introduction of new products and the continued expansion of the company into new geographical markets throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Johnna Lambert is in her second year as a member of the SILPRO family. Ms. Lambert joined SILPRO with over sixteen years of operational experience in manufacturing companies. Most recently, she served as a Production Planner with a $50M construction products related company. Prior to this experience, Johnna held a variety of operations and accounting management positions with several prominent Seattle, WA area manufacturing companies.

Ms. Lambert is a graduate of Highline Community College.

About SILPRO

Over 65 years strong, SILPRO is a leading manufacturer of floor preparation, concrete and masonry restoration products. The company’s products are based on an intimate understanding and appreciation of the issues, problems, and concerns faced by the floor preparation and concrete/masonry repair industries. SILPRO’s experienced staff of professionals is uniquely able to answer questions, offer advice, and solve the most demanding challenges encountered on renovation and new construction projects.

Sold primarily through flooring, building and masonry supply distributors, SILPRO’s marketplace success with quality minded professionals is based upon its competitively priced high- performance products and its unsurpassed industry knowledge, service and technical assistance.

SILPRO is headquartered in Ayer, MA, USA.

For more information visit www.silpro.com or call (800) 343-1501.

4/28/2014

SILPRO Acquires RAECO Specialty Cements

Ayer, MA- USA (April 15, 2014) SILPRO LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Seattle, WA based RAECO Specialty Cements LLC,  a leading manufacturer of high quality engineered cement-based underlayments, toppings and repair mortars.  Since 1904, RAECO products have been the choice of quality minded professionals in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada.  The company’s products have been used on numerous high-profile projects for discriminating clients that include Boeing Aerospace, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Intel, Nike and the Seattle Seahawks.


“RAECO Specialty Cements is a natural fit with SILPRO’s premium floor preparation, masonry and concrete repair products and builds upon our commitment to customers to bring them the highest quality products and levels of service in the marketplace today” said Brooks Patterson, President of SILPRO LLC.


This acquisition strengthens SILPRO’s rapidly growing market position in the region and provides the company with a new manufacturing location to support its West Coast customers.  The addition of RAECO extends SILPRO’s line of masonry and concrete repair products and builds upon its reputation for quality products among contractors, engineers and architects.  RAECO’s line of decorative overlayments and polishable toppings solutions compliment SILPRO’s market leading floor preparation products and offer exciting new business opportunities for customers.


Dave Landrey, former President of RAECO, has joined the SILPRO team and will be spearheading the company’s sales and marketing efforts in the Pacific Northwest.  He will be based out of the company’s manufacturing plant in Seattle, WA where RAECO brand products will continue to be produced.  Please join us in welcoming Dave aboard! 


RAECO Specialty Cement products will continue to be sold under the RAECO brand name through leading masonry and concrete repair distributors across North America.


About SILPRO


Over 60 years strong, SILPRO is a leading manufacturer of floor preparation, masonry and concrete restoration products. The company’s products are based on an intimate understanding and appreciation of the issues, problems, and concerns faced by the floor preparation and concrete/masonry repair industries.


Sold primarily through flooring, building product and masonry supply distributors, SILPRO’s success with quality minded professionals is based upon its competitively priced high-performance products and unsurpassed industry knowledge, service and technical assistance.


SILPRO is headquartered in Ayer, MA.


For more information visit www.silpro.com or call (800) 343-1501.

1/06/2014

SILPRO to Exhibit at the 2014 SURFACES Tradeshow

Ayer, MA- USA (January 6, 2014)- SILPRO, a manufacturer of premium high-performance floor preparation and concrete repair products will be exhibiting at the 2014 SURFACES Tradeshow being held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 27-30. SILPRO will be featuring its premium line of fast-set, low-shrink skim, screed, patch and self-leveling products, as well as SKIM PRO®.  SKIM PRO® is a high performance, one component product for leveling and smoothing concrete, ceramic and quarry tile, terrazzo, wood, and water-insoluble cut-back adhesive prior to the installation of finished flooring like VCT, continuous vinyl flooring, or other standard flooring products.

The company's marketplace success with quality minded professionals is based upon its competitively priced calcium aluminate products and its unsurpassed industry knowledge, service and technical assistance. SILPRO's products are developed with an intimate understanding and appreciation of the problems and concerns faced by the floor preparation and floor covering industries. Its experienced staff of professionals is uniquely able to answer questions, offer advice, and solve the most demanding challenges encountered on renovation and new construction projects.The company's products are currently sold through premier distributors located throughout the United States. SILPRO is actively seeking business partnerships to make its products available throughout North America. Representatives from the company will be on hand at Booth #B4520. SILPRO is headquartered in Ayer, MA, USA.



For more information visit http://www.silpro.com/ or call (800)343-1501.

Contact: Chris Bolognese(978)772-4444 cbolognese@silpro.com