Company Overview

1960 – 1969

1960: Introduction of an installation system, providing single source offering with system warranty coverage

1964:
         LATICRETE^® SCU 18 - first thin, load-bearing acoustical underlayment system 
         LATICRETE Conductive Mortar - first latex Portland cement based conductive adhesive

1966: LATAPOXY^® 210 - first cement-based epoxy resin, non-toxic, cleans with water

1980 – 1989

1980: 
   First architectural specifications on floppy disk
   First Domestic and International Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) Training Classes for Tile Setters   

1983: 
   First architectural designs on CAD
   LATICRETE expands Florida, USA facility
   LATICRETE opens Indiana, USA facility

1985: LATAPOXY^® SP 100 - first 100% epoxy resin grout

1989: LATICRETE established Central America facility (Licensee)

2000 – 2009

2000:

   LATICRETE established India facility (Joint Venture)
   David A. Rothberg, son of founder, elected to CEO/Chairman of the Board

2002: 
   Launch of SPECTRALOCK^® Grout (epoxy grout) with patented technology offering stain and chemical resistance
   First SUPERCAP^® mobile blending unit manufactured and placed in service

2003: 
   LATICRETE partners with Microban^® - first to incorporate antimicrobial technology into line of products
   255 MULTIMAX™ - first lightweight 3-in-1 thin-set mortar
   LATICRETE established RAK facility in the Middle East (Joint Venture)

2004: 
   LATAPOXY^® 310 Cordless Mixer - triples productivity for vertical installations of tile and stone
   SPECTRALOCK^® PRO - first stainproof epoxy grout2005: 

   First to develop an Architectural Guidebook offering customizable web-based specification process for the architectural community
   GREENGUARD™ Certification - first tile and stone installation materials manufacturer to offer 3rd party certification for low VOC products

2006: 
   Founder Dr. Henry M. Rothberg - elected to the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) Hall of Fame
   LATICRETE established North Carolina, USA facility

2007: 
   LATICRETE introduces new recyclable plastic packaging
   HYDRO BAN^® - first no fabric required, liquid applied waterproof membrane
   LATICRETE expands plant operations to Texas, USA
   LATICRETE opens Oregon, USA facility with LEED benefits
   Dr. Henry M. Rothberg - receives National Tile Contractor Association (NTCA) Lifetime of Achievement Honors
   LATICRETE established China facility
   LATICRETE established South-East Asia facility (Joint Venture)
   LATICRETE established Australia (Licensee)

2008: 
   LATICRETE fully owned plant operations commences in China
   LATICRETE first to offer Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the industry
   LATICRETE expands world headquarters in Bethany, Connecticut, USA

2009: 
   125 Sound & Crack Adhesive - first one step tile adhesive providing both sound control and anti-fracture performance
   3701 Fortified Mortar Bed - first one step mortar bed
   MVIS™ (Masonry Veneer Installation System) launches as a comprehensive system for installation of Manufactured Stone Veneers 
   LEED Project Certification Assistant – first to provide information for GREEN construction projects electronically

2020 – Current

2020: 
   SPECTRALOCK^® 1 - first pre-mixed grout with epoxy performance
   LATICRETE^® SELECT-BOND™ - first customizable tile adhesive system
   LATICRETE names Patrick Millot, CEO
   SPARTACOTE^® Lux Additive – first floor coating additive to maximize light reflectance
   LATICRETE established SPECTRALOCK^® East Africa Limited (SEAL) Kenya

2021: 
   Glass Tile Adhesive Lite, first lite weight and silica free adhesive mortar
   LATICRETE names Faisal Saleem President & COO, International Division
   LATICRETE names Ron Nash North America Division President
   Eco Grout Color Selector, first to offer sustainable alternative to plastic grout color selection tools