Laval, Canada – MAPEI Inc., a subsidiary of MAPEI, a global leader in the manufacture of mortars, grouts, adhesives, and chemicals for the building industry, has partnered with nVent, North America’s leading manufacturer of electric floor heating under the nVent NUHEAT brand. MAPEI and nVent have joined forces to create MAPEI Mapeheat with Technology from nVent NUHEAT floor heating products for the Canadian flooring market.

“MAPEI takes pride in our commitment to continuously serve and support customers with the best quality and the most advanced and complete range of systems and services,” said Marco Roma, General Manager of MAPEI Inc. “The launch of Mapeheat, in cooperation with such an innovative and highly recognized manufacturer as nVent, in this specific field, is another step toward the further consolidation of our position as the leading brand and vendor of choice for the Canadian construction industry.”

nVent’s Vice President of Building and Infrastructure Solutions, Marty Lee, stated, “nVent and the nVent NUHEAT team are excited about this alliance with MAPEI. Both nVent and MAPEI have cultures that emphasize innovation, service and excellent warranty support. This program promises to deliver great value and peace of mind for our growing base of wholesalers, professional installers, and end-users. We look forward to delighting our mutual customers with the results of this alliance.”

The combination of MAPEI’s comprehensive range of floor covering installation products and the innovative technologies under the nVent NUHEAT brand provide the most comprehensive array of floor heating solutions on the flooring market.

“This alliance will generate many exciting opportunities. nVent and MAPEI’s shared insights into the needs and desires of customers and contractors will lead to better products, enhanced services, and improved technical solutions with compelling value,” stated Wally Lo, nVent’s Product Manager for Floor Heating in North America.

About MAPEI
Established in 1937, MAPEI Group is globally headquartered in Italy with 87 subsidiaries, including 81 plants in 35 countries. MAPEI is the world-leading manufacturer of mortars, grouts, adhesives and complementary products for installing all types of flooring and wall coverings. The company specializes in developing chemical products for every aspect of construction, from waterproofing and structural strengthening to concrete repairs and tunnel building.

Headquartered in Deerfield Beach (Florida), MAPEI North America consists of the subsidiaries MAPEI Corporation (for the USA), MAPEI Inc. (for Canada) and MAPEI Caribe (for Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands), whose 18 facilities collectively have a workforce of more than 1,700 employees. MAPEI facilities have been certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. An environmentally conscious manufacturer that reinvests 5% of its revenue into R&D, MAPEI offers training for architects, contractors, installers and distributors through the MAPEI Technical Institute. For more about MAPEI, visit www.mapei.com or call 1-800-42-MAPEI (1-800-426-2734).

About nVent NUHEAT
A broad assortment of innovative electric radiant floor heating solutions for tile, stone, laminate, engineered wood and luxury vinyl floors are offered under the nVent NUHEAT brand. NUHEAT premium floor heating products have been manufactured in Canada since 1989 and are a part of the nVent family of innovative electrical solutions.

About nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install, and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of enclosures, electrical connections, and fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability, and innovation. Our principal office is in London, United Kingdom and our management office in the United Sates is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF, and TRACER.

nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF, TRACER, and NUHEAT are trademarks owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.