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12.19.02

HACKER INDUSTRIES INCREASES UL LISTED UNDERLAYMENT ASSE

NEWPORT BEACH, CA - Dec. 19, 2002 - Hacker Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce an increase from 66 to 82 Underwriters Laboratories listings for their line of floor underlayments sold under the brand names of FIRM-FILL Gypsum Concretes and GYP-SPAN Radiant. These 82 UL listings detail floor ceiling assemblies utilizing a Hacker Floor Underlayment as an integral component to achieve a 1, 2, 3 or 4-hour fire rating.

In the 2002 Underwriters Laboratories Directory, Hacker Industries, Inc. was proud to have their products included in more listings than any competing product. "With 82 UL listings in the forthcoming 2003 directory, we are providing the architectural community the ability to specify Hacker Floor Underlayments on an even wider array of floor ceiling assemblies," said Kerry Hacker, Vice President of Hacker Industries, Inc.

Hacker Floor Underlayments will now be added as an option or alternate flooring system in the following UL designs: L504, L508, L510, L516, L517, L520, L527, L532, L533, L538, L539, L540, L543, L545, L546, L547 and L548.

Hacker Floor Underlayments are the solution to virtually any floor underlayment need. FIRM-FILL Gypsum Concretes and GYP-SPAN Radiant are lightweight, crack and fire-resistant, high-strength and cost efficient floor underlayments. Ideal for new construction, renovation and repair projects, over virtually any subfloor surface from plywood to cracked concrete, Hacker Floor Underlayments are versatile enough to meet the most demanding project specifications.

With nearly a billion square feet installed nationwide, Hacker Industries, Inc. is celebrating their 20th year of business as the leading supplier of cementitious floor underlayment toppings. Hacker Industries' network of trained, Licensed Applicators expertly apply their products in adherence to strict quality assurance measures to assure the highest quality installation.

For more information about Hacker Industries, Inc. , please visit us in booth #C-5378 at the upcoming International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 21 - 24, 2003. For a Licensed Applicator of Hacker Floor Underlayments in your area, please call (800) 642-3455 or visit www.HackerIndustries.com

Posted by Robb Rugg

The Drake Group LLC is pleased to welcome the following new Preferred Vendors: MBA, Polytak, Glasteel, Rectorseal (purchased Flamesafe from W R Grace) and Nu-Wave manufacturing (formerly Perry Manufacturing).

The Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA) has developed a Code Compliance Certification Program for member manufacturers to certify that structural cold-formed steel framing complies with IBC 2006 code requirements.  Click on the link for more info and a list of Certified Manufacturing Facilities.
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