BETHANY, CT - LATICRETE International Inc., a manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, announced the acquisition of HP Spartacote^®. The acquisition will provide LATICRETE customers access to new products and technologies while expanding the company's presence in the restoration, decorative flooring and coatings category. Headquartered in Golden, CO, HP Spartacote produces a premium line of resinous floor coatings. The acquisition was completed in July while integration of manufacturing, sales and service functions will occur over the next 12 months.

LATICRETE is a manufacturer and marketer of residential, commercial and industrial construction solutions. For almost 60 years, LATICRETE has manufactured permanent installations primarily in the flooring industry. Over the past two years, the company has expanded its restoration and decorative product line through acquisitions and partnerships. This announcement comes on top of two other acquisitions made earlier this year - L&M Construction Chemicals and the DuPont^TM Surface Care Business.

HP Spartacote is a manufacturer of high-performance resinous floor coatings. The company serves commercial, industrial and residential markets around the world.