Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Expansion Board Cap Waterstop — A Short On-Line Introductory Presentation


We have just posted a short introduction to our integrated cap system, waterstop profiles (JPEB350, JPEB375, et al). Additional information is available from our Technical Sales staff. Expansion board cap waterstop profiles are designed to be installed over the expansion joint filler board, negating the need for form-splitting and post-applied sealant, while simultaneously providing a fluid-tight waterstop seal embedded in the concrete. Click here for an introduction.

Monday, October 12, 2009

ACI Draft Standard Available for Public Discussion

The American Concrete Institute has posted a draft standard of 350.1 — Specification for Tightness Testing of Environmental Containment Structures (ACI 350.1) and Commentary. Per ANSI-approved standardization procedures the Draft Standard is currently open for public discussion. Click on the title to review the draft.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

JP Specialties is a Proud Corporate Sponsor of "Rhythm on the Vine" Benefiting Shriners Hospital for Children

JP Specialties, Inc., the leading manufacturer of chemical resistant waterstop (Earth Shield®) and waterstop accessories is proud to sponsor "Rhythm on the Vine", benefiting Shriners Hospital for Children. Mark your calender (September 12th, 2009) and join us for a night of smooth jazz with Kenny G at the beautiful South Coast Winery in Temecula, CA.

South Coast Winery combines a working winery with luxurious sanctuary—peaceful walks through the vines, winery tours and tastings, gourmet food paired with award-winning wines, vineyard views from a villa terrace with the highest standards of service. A slightly romanticized version of the vintner lifestyle. Located 50 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles, South Coast Winery Resort and Spa is in the heart of Temecula's Wine Country, part of the Inland Empire Region of Southern California.

Driving Directions: From I-15 exit Rancho California Road and travel east approximately 10 miles, through Temecula Wine Country. South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is located at the corner of Rancho California & Anza Roads.

Friday, July 03, 2009

All Earth Shield Waterstop Profiles Are Now Available With Factory Installed Brass Eyelets


New for 2009, all ribbed Earth Shield Waterstop profiles are available with factory installed brass eyelets. The eyelets provide for a convenient and durable tie-off point for wire tying the waterstop to the steel reinforcement prior to the concrete pour. JP Specialties installs the brass eyelets at 12" centers, between the last two ribs, to provide maximum resistance and rigidity to the poured concrete weight.

Note to specifier: To add factory installed brass eyelets to your Earth Shield specification, simply precede the specified part number with "EY." Example: If you are specifying JP636 and want the optional eyelets, call out part number EYJP636.

Thursday, July 02, 2009

New Earth Shield Waterstop Featured In Concrete International Magazine


Earth Shield's newest retrofit profile (part no. JP621L) is featured in the July 2009 issue of Concrete International magazine. A direct link to the Special Products & Practices Showcase article can be found here. We appreciate the editorial staff at CI for introducing their readership to our newest innovative product.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

"We Contain More" Magazine, Volume 1, Number 2, Now On-line


The newest issue of "We Contain More" is now posted on-line. This issue covers the differences between TPEs and TPVs, and previews a new product for secondary containment, concrete cold joints. Featured project is Ruwais Refinery in the UAE. As always, we appreciate your readership, and consider it our responsibility to the industry to educate and inform.


Thursday, April 30, 2009

We're Looking for a New Sales Engineer

If you're a recent engineering graduate with a PE license (or an EIT working towards your PE), JP Specialties is very interested in hearing from you. We're currently looking for a new sales engineer, someone with outstanding people skills and the ability to comprehensively learn our product line. If this is you, please click this link and follow all posting requirements. (No phonecalls, walk-ins, or faxes accepted.)

Friday, April 17, 2009

JP Specialties Posts All New MSDS Sheets for 2009

For all users of our products, we have posted in our Tech Library brand new, updated MSDS sheets for all our products.

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Ruwais Refinery Chooses Earth Shield for Sulfur Expansion


Earth Shield is proud to be a major, critical component in the secondary containment system for the Ruwais Refinery Sulfur Expansion project in the United Arab Emirates. Earth Shield products were chosen for their proven hydrocarbon resistance and long lifespan. A variety of different profiles were utilized on the project including tear web and integrated expansion board cap.