about us
Parex USA, Inc., a California Corporation, is a subsidiary of the ParexGroup, one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals and ready-to-use mortars for the construction industry with over 45 manufacturing sites in 18 countries. With over 175 years of combined industry experience, Parex USA boasts a rich history built on hard work, knowledge, commitment and loyalty. Parex USA Inc, manufactures some the leading brands in the industry such as La Habra, Merkrete and El Rey with 13 manufacturing and distribution sites throughout the United States and growing.
core values
customer focus
At Parex USA we listen to our customers and partners, to continuously improve our products and services.
Innovation
Customer feedback and innovation are essential to developing new products and services. Challenging the conventional is key to our future.
Team Spirit
Shared global expertise and relationships produce a team atmosphere and commonality that are recognized by all employees.
Operational Excellence
We strive for superior performance beyond the expectations of our customers. We constantly look for ways to improve processes and continue to have the courage to pursue new ideas.
Results Oriented
We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and results. Our objectives to continuously grow and improve are clearly set and all employees are committed to this goal.
PAREX USA
TIMELINE
1926
LaHabra Products begins manufacturing pre-blended exterior stucco and interior plaster.
1953
LaHabra Products builds largest stucco plant in United States to supply Disneyland and rapid growth in Anaheim, CA
1966
LaHabra products reinvents the stucco industry with the introduction of user-friendly bases and separate color packs.
1968
El Rey Stucco begins manufacturing stucco in Albuquerque, NM.
1984
El Rey Stucco launches a second facility in Colorado Springs, CO.
1986
Parex Incorporated, started by Lafarge, begins manufacturing Parex Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS) in Redan, GA.
1991
Parex Incorporated launches a second manufacturing facility in French Camp, CA.
1995
LaHabra Products unveils a new manufacturing facility in Riverside, CA.
2000
LaHabra Products is acquired by Lafarge Mortars, the same company that started Parex Incorporated.
2001
Lafarge sells Parex Incorporated and LaHabra Products to Materis, a worldwide manufacturer of construction products.
2002
El Rey Stucco Co. is acquired by Materis, the same company that owns Parex Incorporated and LaHabra Products.
2003
The LaHabra Products plant upgrade in Riverside, CA makes it the first high-speed high-volume, fully automated stucco manufacturing in the United States.
2005
Parex, LaHabra Products, and El Rey Stucco are merged together to create ParexLahabra, Inc., the largest façade manufacturer in the United States.
2006
TEIFS Wall Systems, located in Texas, is acquired by ParexLahabra, further strengthening ParexLahabra’s geographic and façade product line reach.
2007
ParexLahabra acquires Mer-Kote pProducts, which becomes Merkrete Systems.
2010
ParexLahabra, Inc. changes its name to Parex USA, Inc., Merkrete unveils a new brand campaign strategy.
2011
Elite Building Products, Inc. is acquired by Parex USA.
2016
Merlex Stucco is acquired by Parex USA
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1926
LaHabra Products begins manufacturing pre-blended exterior stucco and interior plaster.
1953
LaHabra Products builds largest stucco plant in United States to supply Disneyland and rapid growth in Anaheim, CA.
1966
LaHabra products reinvents the stucco industry with the introduction of user-friendly bases and separate color packs.
1968
El Rey Stucco begins manufacturing stucco in Albuquerque, NM.
1984
El Rey Stucco launches a second facility in Colorado Springs, CO.
1986
Parex Incorporated, started by Lafarge, begins manufacturing Parex Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS) in Redan, GA.
1991
Parex Incorporated launches a second manufacturing facility in French Camp, CA.
1995
LaHabra Products unveils a new manufacturing facility in Riverside, CA.
2000
LaHabra Products is acquired by Lafarge Mortars, the same company that started Parex Incorporated.
2001
Lafarge sells Parex Incorporated and LaHabra Products to Materis, a worldwide manufacturer of construction products.
2002
El Rey Stucco Co. is acquired by Materis, the same company that owns Parex Incorporated and LaHabra Products.
2003
The LaHabra Products plant upgrade in Riverside, CA makes it the first high-speed high-volume, fully automated stucco manufacturing in the United States.
2005
Parex, LaHabra Products, and El Rey Stucco are merged together to create ParexLahabra, Inc., the largest façade manufacturer in the United States.
2006
TEIFS Wall Systems, located in Texas, is acquired by ParexLahabra, further strengthening ParexLahabra’s geographic and façade product line reach.
2007
ParexLahabra acquires Mer-Kote pProducts, which becomes Merkrete Systems.
2010
ParexLahabra, Inc. changes its name to Parex USA, Inc., Merkrete unveils a new brand campaign strategy.
2011
Elite Building Products, Inc. is acquired by Parex USA.
2016
Merlex Stucco is acquired by Parex USA.
code
of conduct
Parex USA is committed to Sustainable Development through a Responsible Enterprise plan based on 4 key axes:
- Innovate to foster sustainable development;
- Reduce the environmental footprint throughout our products' lifecycle;
- Act for and with our employees;
- Anchor our facilities in local communities.
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Green/LEED
The USGBC (United States Green Building Council) developed LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) as a voluntary, consensus-based national standard to support and validate successful green building design, construction and operation. The LEED Green Building Rating System. is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings by the USGBC. Parex USA is a member of the USGBC.
LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings. performance. The LEED rating system gives an owner and architect the ability to measure the success of and promote their building towards environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Buildings are awarded Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum certification depending on the number of credits they achieve.
USGBC does not certify, promote, or endorse products and services of individual companies, products and services. Parex USA recognizes that products do have an important role and can contribute to projects with credit achievement.
- PAREX USA BRANDS POTENTIAL
FOR LEED® CREDITS - CATEGORIES BY
MANUFACTURING LOCATION - MAP BY
MANUFACTURING LOCATION
| Materials and Resources (MR) |
|---|
| Credit 2.1 Divert 50% from Disposal, Construction Waste Management |
| Credit 2.2 Divert 75% from Disposal, Construction Waste Management |
| Credit 4.1 Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 50% pre-consumer) |
| Credit 4.2 Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 50% pre-consumer) |
| Credit 5.1 10% Extracted, Processed, & Manufactured Regionally |
| Credit 5.2 20% Extracted, Processed, & Manufactured Regionally |
| parex | la habra | teifs | el rey | merkrete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Atmosphere (EA) |
|---|
| Prerequisite 2, Minimum Energy Performance |
| Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance |
| parex | la habra | teifs | el rey | merkrete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) |
|---|
| Prerequisite 2, Minimum Energy Performance |
| Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance |
| parex | la habra | teifs | el rey | merkrete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation in Design (ID) |
|---|
| Credit 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, & 1.4 |
| parex | la habra | teifs | el rey | merkrete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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