CPD Specifier May 2015 issue September 2015 | Page 40

Walls Mapei unveils its exclusive London showroom Mapei World, London City Mapei, the world’s leading manufacturer of adhesive and chemical products for the construction industry is pleased to announce the opening of its UK Showroom based in the architectural design area - Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell, London. The impressive showroom designed by Marco Manzoni from Mapei SpA, was unveiled to key customers on Thursday 2nd July and was officially opened by Adriana Spazzoli, Operational Marketing & Communications Director and Veronica Squinzi, Global Development Director, together with the Mapei UK Joint Managing Director’s Phil Breakspear and Mark Louch. To celebrate the opening the Italian Ambassador Pasquale Terracciano came to show support and Guest Speaker Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham Kt, was invited to provide insight into the future of the British and European Economy. The showroom promises to be a centre of excellence for Mapei, providing hands-on, practical and informative support throughout the entire specification process. The showroom is a first for the Mapei Group and demonstrates the relationship between manufacturer and Architect, from technical expertise and innovation, to providing bespoke project solutions in the UK and internationally. Mapei’s seven RIBA accredited CPD’s provide a valuable tool for Architects, Specifiers and Contractors across the UK and Ireland. The informative seminars cover the following topics: l Effective Waterproofing l Epoxy Resin & Cementitious Flooring l Fast Track Screeds l Avoiding Ceramic Tile Failures l Subfloor Preparation l A Guide to Concrete Repair l Render Protected External Wall Insulation (EWI) Each of the 15 product lines is displayed in the Showroom through a series of textured samples and prestigious project references, accompanies by installation videos and supporting literature; offering Architects, contractors and designers alike a comprehensive guide for specifying Mapei products. Mapei’s Specification and Technical Teams are on hand throughout the year together with the training team, to provide practical and theory based guidance on the selection, installation and maintenance of Mapei products - through a calendar of dedicated CPD presentations. The technical CPD presentations cover a range of topics such as; Fast Track Screeds, Avoiding Ceramic Tiling Failures, Sub Floor Preparation and Successful Waterproofing and many more. Mapei also have non-RIBA approved CPD’s: l l The showroom has been fitted out using a range of Mapei products; in particular the floor and walls have been finished with Ultratop Loft - a new highly decorative, unique wall and floor coating, suitable for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The CPD presentation room has been fitted with pre-finished wood flooring adhered with Ultrabond Eco S955 1K. MAPEI l Structural Strengthening Car Park Decking Systems Swimming Pools For more information on events, training dates and CPD presentations subscribe to Mapei UK’s Newsletter, details can be found on www.mapei. co.uk. For further queries please email [email protected] or tel. [phone]. TEL: [phone] WWW.MAPEI.CO.UK 40 Page 40.indd 1 26/08/2015 11:24:48