INDUSTRY NEWS try providing products and services through distribution to the res- idential, commercial and industrial markets, working directly with contractors, whole- sale distributors and design profes- sionals in providing these services. Leeper joined Lackmond in 2007 as vice president, with his most recent role as senior vice president. He played a key role in expanding into the Canada and Mexico mar- kets, launching a new division in Lackmond Stone, creating the Beast Brand, and much more. INDUSTRY NEWS –––––––––––––– LATICRETE doubles shelf life of select bagged cement-based mortars, grouts LATICRETE (www.laticrete.com) has doubled the shelf life of near- ly 20 of its bagged cement-based mortars and grouts, which now boast a two-year shelf life, thanks to advancements in the company’s plastic packaging that protects the material from water and air moisture. “While most products on the market must be disposed of after a year, our longer shelf life will allow distributors and contractors to store these mor- tars and grouts for an extended time, ultimately reducing their disposal costs for unused, expired inventory,” said Sean Boyle, senior director of Marketing and Product Management at LATICRETE. In addition to extending shelf life, LATICRETE’sdurablenewplasticpack- aging is also recyclable and reduces breakage, as well as offers informa- tion and instructions in three lan- guages (English, Spanish and French). Products include 254 Platinum, 255 MULTIMAX™, 253 Gold, 252 Silver, 4-XLT, 125 Sound & Crack Adhesive, 211 Powder, 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed, TRI-LITE™, LHT™, 317 Floor & Wall Mortar, Glass Tile Adhesive, 226 Thick Bed Mortar, 1500 Sanded Grout and 1600 Unsanded Grout. Visit EDCOinc.com for more information. SOLID STRONG CONCRETE FLOOR GRINDERS Floor Grinders - are used for topical applications up to a 1/16” deep. These models are for smoothing, cleaning, thin coating removal, and prepping surfaces. Floor Grinders are contractor and homeowner friendly. TURBO GRINDERS Turbo Grinders - are high speed machines designed for industrial tasks like leveling expansion joints, high spots and bridge decks; removing thick coatings, and smoothing rough surfaces. SOLID STRONG CONCRETE FLOOR GRINDERS Floor Grinders - are used for topical applications up to a 1/16” deep. These models are for smoothing, cleaning, thin coating removal, and prepping surfaces. Floor Grinders are contractor and homeowner friendly. TURBO GRINDERS Turbo Grinders - are high speed machines designed for industrial tasks like leveling expansion joints, high spots and bridge decks; removing thick coatings, and smoothing rough surfaces. 2EC-NG DUAL-DISC FLOOR GRINDER ® 96 TileLetter | March 2017