| LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL - A LEADER IN IT'S FIELD |
| 1956 |
First thin-bed, latex-Portland cement adhesive -LATICRETE 4237 |
| 1958 |
First thin, load-bearing, trowel-applied waterproof membrane. - LATICRETE 301/335 |
| 1960 |
Introduction of the SYSTEMS approach: a unit of compatible and complementary products for single source responsibility |
| 1961 |
First use of color-coordinated packaging to visually associate principal products with their complementary products |
| 1962 |
First additive to be used in preparation of terrazzo flooring in hospitals |
| 1963 |
First thin, liquid, cold-applied, load-bearing waterproof membrane - LATICRETE 9235 |
| 1964 |
First latex-Portland cement based conductive adhesive -LATICRETE Conductive Mortar |
| 1964 |
First thin, load-bearing acoustical underlayment system for use under ceramic tiles - LATICRETE SCU 18 |
| 1966 |
First cement-based epoxy resin, non-toxic, cleans with water. LATAPOXY 210 |
| 1975 |
First "Toll Free" technical support line |
| 1980 |
First Architectural Specifications on floppy disk |
| 1981 |
First "School for Tile Setters" |
| 1983 |
First "Architectural Designs/Details" on CAD |
| 1985 |
First 100% epoxy resin grout - "User Friendly", cleans with water -LATAPOXY SP 100 |
| 1990 |
First automated Fax-on-Demand |
| 1991 |
First Written Guarantee comprehensive of materials and labor |
| 1992 |
First 100% epoxy resin "Decorative"grout, stain-proof/Non-staining, Cleans with water - LATAPOXY Speckled SP 100 |
| 1993 |
First colored 100% epoxy resin grout, Stain-proof / Non-staining - Cleans with water .LATAPOXY Black Onyx |
| 1993 |
First industrial strength 100% epoxy resin grout exceeding parameters of ANSI 118.5. Stain-proof / Non-staining -LATAPOXY 2000 |
| 1993 |
First Bulletin Board System - to promptly electronically distribute all types of product usage & technical information |
| 1993 |
First avant-garde System for Monolithic Industrial Flooring. LATICRETE Vibrated Floor System |
| 1994 |
First Certification ISO 9001 in the industry- Bethany, Connecticut, USA |
| 1994 |
First educational program for architects approved by American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) |
| 1994 |
First General Catalog available on disk |
| 1995 |
First certification/approval for "Short Cure Time Applications" of epoxy resins in Food Areas. LATAPOXY 300 and LATAPOXY 2000R |
| 1995 |
First light-weight installation system for balconies, terraces etc. with patented drain mat. Classified "Extra Heavy Duty." LATICRETE Plaza & Deck System |
| 1995 |
First in the industry on the Internet www.laticrete.com |
| 1996 |
First Brochures on disk |
| 1996 |
40 years of uninterrupted activity Promoting the Use of Tile and Stone |
| 1997 |
First AIA/CES Program in Asia, Singapore, Hong Kong |
| 1998 |
First liquid applied waterproof membrane recognized and listed by ICBO ES and IAPMO .(ANSI A118.10 , AC115). Complies with 1997 Uniform Building Code - LATICRETE 9235 |
