BALTIMORE, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Maryland-based Cathedral Stone(R) Products formally announced its newest distribution deal with Allied Building Products. Under the agreement, Allied Building is supplying Cathedral Stone's full inventory of environmentally safe, off-the-shelf, masonry restoration and preservation products at its central location in downtown Chicago, and at six additional locations across Greater Chicago.
The partnership between Cathedral Stone and Allied Building aims to maximize product access and availability for local specifiers -- architects, engineers, preservationists, conservators, and building owners -- and commercial contractors in and around the Windy City.
This new agreement marks the first time Allied Building is distributing Cathedral Stone's products in Chicago. The full product selection includes: all-natural mortars and grouts; highly breathable paints, no-VOC water repellent, biodegradable paint strippers and biological solution, and easy-peel cleaners. Cathedral Stone's custom product formulations and color-matching services will continue to be available exclusively through the manufacturer.
"Cathedral Stone has been in the Chicago market for more than 15 years, and our offering has been so well received by specifiers and contractors that we saw a need to increase distribution points throughout the area," said Dennis Rude founder of Cathedral Stone Products. "With Allied's broad reach in Chicago we can now penetrate the market with higher product volume in more locations. It's important to us that specifiers and contractors know Cathedral Stone's products can be sourced locally and that they are readily available. We are excited by this new agreement with Allied and we look forward to continuing to supply Chicago's historic and commercial building industry with the highest quality masonry restoration and preservation products."
Allied Building also distributes product for Cathedral Stone in 14 cities, including Anaheim, Denver, New York, Seattle, and Philadelphia. The relationship between the two companies started in 2005 in New York City.
Bill Zens, Allied Building's national project manager for restoration and waterproofing, said, "Allied and Cathedral Stone have had a great relationship from the start, given our shared philosophies, approaches, and commitment to product longevity and safety. We are fully engaged with Cathedral Stone and we are excited to supply their exclusive products at our warehouses in Chicago -- and many cities throughout the United States."
Allied Building will provide Cathedral Stone with promotional support and inventory tracking in Chicago. Allied will also offer regional training programs to educate contractors on the proper use of Cathedral Stone's specialized masonry products.
In addition to working with Allied Building, Cathedral Stone is partnered with 16 select distributors across the U.S. and Canada.
About Cathedral Stone Products
Cathedral Stone(R) Products is the leading North American manufacturer and distributor of environmentally safe masonry restoration and preservation products. Its materials are proven to stand the test of time and the elements, while also protecting a structure's original masonry. Cathedral Stone's products encompass mortars, grouts, paints, paint strippers, water repellent, biological solution, and cleaners. http://press.cathedralstone.com/
About Allied Building Products
Allied Building Products Corp. is one of America's largest distributors of residential and commercial roofing, siding, waterproofing, windows and interior/exterior building materials to specialty contractors. Allied Building Products Corp. is a subsidiary of Oldcastle, Inc., the North American arm of CRH plc, a major international producer of construction materials and building products. With its headquarters in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Allied Building Products Corp. operates over 180 branch locations in 29 states. To find a local branch of Allied Building Products Corp., call 1-800-4-ALLIED or visit http://www.alliedbuilding.com/.
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