July/August 2025 News
Max USA Corp. Announces Winners of 2024 Second Half Awards
Max USA Corp., a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced the recipients of the 2024 Second Half Awards which recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the company’s growth and demonstrated continual improvement in their specialty. Dina Seaman received the Teamwork Award for her exceptional support in her sales support role. Luicci Onglengco received the Customer Service Award for the third quarter in recognition of his outstanding support across all regions. Lisa Savitt received the Customer Service Award for the third quarter for her exemplary handling of customer interactions.
Max Senior Sales Executive Gary Tharp Retires
After 8 1/2 years of devoted work as a senior sales executive for the Southwest region at Max USA Corp., Gary Tharp retired on January 31, 2025. Gary Tharp joined Max USA Corp. after several years of experience in the construction equipment field. During his time at Max USA Corp., he was responsible for achieving outstanding territory sales growth, providing exceptional customer service to his customers, and bringing a level of professionalism that was outstanding. Max USA Corp. will also be inducting him into the Max Hall Of Fame. His dedication, expertise, and warmth made a lasting impact on both his colleagues and customers. Gary’s presence will be greatly missed, but his legacy of excellence will remain a part of Max USA Corp.’s culture.
Sporema U.S. Launches New Translation Tool
Soprema U.S., a leading manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions, announced the latest enhancement to its mobile app — a powerful new translation tool designed to make information more accessible to a diverse workforce. The app, originally launched earlier this year, enables users to navigate the full Soprema website in a streamlined mobile experience. Now, with the addition of the translation tool, users can translate product resources into 30 languages. To highlight this advancement, Soprema produced a brief demonstration video. The new feature brings critical documents such as technical data sheets, product data sheets, and safety data sheets within reach for teams working across language barriers. Whether on the jobsite or in the office, users can access accurate, real-time translations that support understanding, safety, and productivity. The tool is a direct response to the needs of Soprema’s diverse customer base, which includes contractors, architects, distributors, and facility managers across the country. The Soprema app, Sop’Direct, is available now for download on both iOS and Android devices directly from your mobile device’s app store.
ICF Builder Awards Open For Entries
Entries are now being accepted for the annual ICF Builder Awards and the People’s Choice Award. The entry form is available on the website, www.icfmag.com, under the Builder Awards tab. The deadline to return entry forms is Friday, October 10, 2025. Contractors, distributors, and ICF manufacturers are encouraged to submit projects in the following categories: Heavy Commercial, Light Commercial, MultiFamily, MultiFamily Low-Rise, Small Residential, Large Residential, Unlimited Residential, Pools, Education, and Specialty Applications. You can download the entry form and find info on judging criteria, tips on filling out the notebook, and past winning projects on the website. You can download the entry form and find info on judging criteria, tips on filling out the notebook, and past winning projects on the website. Read our article online at https://www.icfmag.com/photography for photography tips. The awards ceremony is the most high-profile event in the ICF industry with winners announced at a catered evening event at World of Concrete each year. The ICF Builder Awards competition is an annual event designed to showcase the innovation, quality, and energy efficiency of ICF construction, and promote them as a sustainable, durable, and attractive building material.
