Brian Pistulka, MAPEI’s business manager for tile and stone installation systems, was pleased with the recognition for the product’s innovation, stating, “Ultrabond ECO GPT provides a smooth, easy-to-trowel consistency and high transfer, delivering instant grab and holding power while allowing installers to make any necessary adjustments of panels or large-format tiles after placement. It is easy to clean too. When wet, simply wipe it off the tile with a dry rag. When cured, it can be peeled off. The high bond strength and flexibility for large and heavy tiles, combined with ease of installation and cleanup, provides a real advantage for contractors. They can see the difference in time and labor savings between installations with GPT and traditional mortars. GPT is a real time saver for contractors.”

MAPEI North America’s president and CEO, Luigi Di Geso, was at TISE to accept the award. He said, “MAPEI is honored to receive this award for our Ultrabond ECO GPT. We always strive to develop innovative products that help contractors work more effectively and more efficiently. This hybrid adhesive allows them to do just that.”

An annual event to recognize the innovation and excellence of exhibiting companies, the “Best of TISE Event” awards are sponsored by Stone World, TILE Magazine, Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design. The awards are given to companies whose products are deemed to be “best” in their class by a panel of judges appointed by the sponsoring publications.