Dryvit provides insulation education for all of Europe

Dryvit Systems USA (Europe), a Polish subsidiary of the American producer of exterior insulation and finishing systems opened a branch in Warsaw on April 20. The office contains a sales outlet, an assistance center, a warehouse, and a training center for construction companies' employees.

The new outlet is to facilitate the company's penetration of the Warsaw market, as Dryvit's manufacturing plant is located in Radziejowice, some 40 km outside the capital. Dariusz Adamski, Dryvit's vice president of sales and marketing, counts on 30-percent growth in turnover in the Warsaw area, which is to lead to zł.2.5 million in revenue growth.

The training center is the only one of its kind in Europe.

"It is mainly for the companies that already cooperate, or will soon cooperate with Dryvit," says Adamski, stressing that certification from the center will confirm the quality of a company, which may be crucial during tenders. As the company has been extending its activity to other European countries, it expects workers from other countries as well. The first training held at the center was for Polish workers from a Belgium company.

As many other companies operating in the construction industry, Dryvit is looking forward to Euro 2012 in Poland, although Adamski's optimism is cautious, "We will be more optimistic if the tender law changes," he says.

Dryvit Systems is a subsidiary of the holding RPM International Inc. and operates in 50 countries. It has been operating on the Polish market since 1970.