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MAPEI Signs on as Co-Primary Sponsor of Robby Gordon Motorsports
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Jun 4, 2006, 14:00

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (June 2, 2006) – MAPEI, the world’s leader in manufacturing flooring adhesives and concrete products for the building industry, has partnered with Robby Gordon Motorsports as a co-primary sponsor of the company’s No. 7 Chevrolets that compete in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series

MAPEI will use the relationship with RGM in an effort to get its branding message to contractors and builders in the construction industry, as well as home owners.  Beginning with Sunday’s Neighborhood Excellence 400 at Dover International Speedway, MAPEI will share primary sponsorship space, specifically the hood, on nine Menards-sponsored cars.  In addition, MAPEI will be integrated throughout the RGM program with associate space on all other No. 7 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series cars and on all RGM equipment and uniforms.

“We want our end-user customers to be more aware of who we are and what we can do for them in the construction of their homes and buildings,” said Nick Di Tempora, president of MAPEI Americas.  There are over 75 million NASCAR fans, and the most common type of employment among NASCAR fans is in the construction industry – our industry.  The sport is also avidly followed by Canadian fans and MAPEI is heavily invested in Canada.  With a 10-month NASCAR Nextel Cup Series schedule, MAPEI expects to reap the benefits of a year-round promotion cycle.”

Di Tempora added that the teamwork and spirit of achievement exhibited by Robby Gordon Motorsports, NASCAR’s only Nextel Cup Series team owned by an independent owner/driver, reflects the work ethic of the MAPEI Americas family and those characteristics were a major factor in the decision to partner with the team

MAPEI was founded in 1937 in Milan, Italy, by Rodolfo Squinzi, and is today led by the founder’s son, Dr. Giorgio Squinzi in Milan.  MAPEI evolved from a small wall-paint producer into a specialist in adhesives and sealants for building during the 1950s. Under Mr. Squinzi's leadership, the company developed its first adhesives for ceramic tile in the 1960s. MAPEI gets its name from an acronym created by the founder – Materiali Ausiliari Per l'Edilizia e l'Industria (Auxiliary Materials for Construction and Industry).

“We have come a long way in the develop of our team,” said Gordon, “and we’re thankful that Menards allowed us to make space available on their cars so that we could partner with such a great company that is committed to success.  MAPEI has a long sporting history, particularly in cycling, and they have always been associated with winners.  We expect to deliver the same results for MAPEI as they put themselves in front of the millions of brand-loyal NASCAR fans.  I think we have proven that through hard work you can be competitive at this level of NASCAR racing, and this is the same mindset that most of MAPEI’s customers take to work with them every day.  The construction industry is full of hard working people and we take great pride in the fact that MAPEI sees this as a good strategic fit with us.”

About MAPEI
MAPEI has been supplying systems for tile and stone installation, floor-covering installation and concrete restoration for 68 years.  With more than 40,000 customers worldwide and 46 associated manufacturing plants operating in 22 countries, MAPEI is a single-source supplier of flooring installation systems and decorative concrete for residential and commercial projects.  MAPEI is a registered provider to the AIA/CES program and also offers training releated to ceramic and stone tile, floor coverings and concrete repair through MAPEI Technical Institute.  MAPEI is an environmentally conscious manufacturer.  Visit www.MAPEI.com for technical data or call 1-800-42-MAPEI (1-800-426-2734) for the nearest location.