Featured Work
Sealants
DUNCANSVILLE, PA
HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERAN’S HOME
The Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, was developed to provide long-term residential
care and support for the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. As a VA residential facility, the home offers veterans a stable, secure environment designed to promote comfort, dignity, and community. Facilities such as this play an important role in delivering ongoing medical support, daily living assistance, and social engagement opportunities tailored to the needs of aging veterans.
Eastern Washington, USA
FRUIT PRODUCTION PLANT
In Eastern Washington, a large fruit production plant completed a significant flooring upgrade to improve durability and performance in its high-traffic facility.
Lenexa, Kansas
THE LOFTS AT CITY CENTER
The Lofts at City Center is a new construction project located in Lenexa, Kansas. Designed by Finkle & Williams and built by Titan Construction, the structure serves as a mixed-use development combining luxury residential apartments with office space.
Bellingham, WA
Whatcom Museum
The Whatcom Museum is an important cultural institution in
Bellingham, offering both historical and contemporary perspectives
on the Pacific Northwest.
Columbia, South Carolina
The Standard at Columbia
Located at 1401 Assembly Street in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina, this impressive new construction encompasses nearly 443,000 square feet and offers a modern, vibrant living space designed to enhance the student experience.
St. Paul, Minnesota
Allianz Field
The Allianz Field is a soccer-focused stadium located in St. Paul, Minnesota and home to the Minnesota United FC. Officially opened in April 2019, the stadium houses 19,400 seats with future plans for an expansion of 24,474 in the works.
Philadelphia, PA
Masonic Temple
Located on Broad Street directly across from City Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania stands one of the “great ‘wonders’ of the Masonic world,” The Masonic Temple of Philadelphia.
1957
The company, now known as Pecora, Inc., shifts its focus from paint to sealants and adhesives. Pecora paints were applied to warships and industrial machinery. The construction industry, with curtainwall and other new building systems, began shaping high-rise apartments and office buildings across the nation.
Pecora Chemical Corporation of Texas expands its presence with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Garland, Texas. This facility quickly became a success, supplying a wide range of products to customers worldwide and consistently increasing production capabilities and sales volumes.
1958
1966
Pecora Chemical Corporation, under the leadership of President Laurance E. Bowen, recognized the need for a distinct corporate identity as their research facilities expanded, leading to accelerated developments in chemically formulated products for the construction industry. This shift came with a new management philosophy and improved procedures in various departments. Additionally, the company opened a sales and warehouse facility in Atlanta, Georgia, with Alfred J. Guthrie serving as the Southern Regional Sales Manager, having been part of the company since 1951.
Pecora’s corporate objective has always been to provide quality products at a reasonable price. Products have found application in prestigious landmarks like The White House, Empire State Building, Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, United Nations Building, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and many others. The management team’s mantra focuses on constant improvement in service, delivery time reduction, distribution, market forecast, and on-the-job technical support to outperform competitors.
1967
1968
Announcement of new expansion into Lower Salford, current location: 165 Wambold Road, Harleysville, PA 19438
Pecora Chemical Corporation, led by Laurance Bowen, Jr., represents the fourth generation of the founding family.
1969
1970
In early August, Pecora Chemical Corporation commenced construction on its new $1 million headquarters. At this time, they offered 113 sealants, caulking and glazing compounds, and building adhesives. Additionally, an article in Glass Digest highlights the company’s presence with headquarters and expansions in Texas, Atlanta, and overseas.
Pecora relocates to its new manufacturing facility at 165 Wambold Road in Harleysville, PA 19438.
1973-1974
1980-1984
The introduction of silicone sealant to the product line established it as the flagship product.
Introduction of a line of silicone sealants for the window and door fenestration market.
1993
2004
President, Joseph Virdone, initiated the consolidation of manufacturing operations and subsequently closed down the Garland, TX plant.
Introduces the industry’s first field tintable silicone sealant, 890FTS.
2005
2007-2009
Introduction of new OEM solutions, including Thermal Barrier Silicones and silicone narrow joint sealer. Also, launched the industry’s first and only complete line of non-staining technology silicone sealants.
Expands operations by adding a new finished goods warehouse in Hatfield, PA, and relocates its customer service department to this facility.
2008
2009
Constructs a cutting-edge laboratory for Technical Service within the Harleysville facility. Expansion of the Field Tintable Silicone line to include 890FTS-TXTR.
Acquisition of Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing deck coating line.
2012
2014
Introduction of XL Perm – an air, vapor, and water barrier protection system.
Pecora launches the Calculator App of popular sealants and coatings calculator to assist customers with purchasing the right about material for their project.
2015
2019
Release of industry’s first non-permeable STPU air, vapor, and water barrier protection system hits the market.
Unveiling of HB1000 Polyurethane Traffic Membrane.
2020
2022
Release of SilcoPrime.
Reston, VA
The Excelsior
The Reston Excelsior Pare is a new residential complex with numerous
bells and whistles hiding underneath its luminous exterior. Situated close to the DC
Metro rail line, the building is one of many convenient and comfortable hubs for city
commuters.
Tukwila, WA
Boeing Museum of Flight
The Boeing Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world. It’s quickly gaining traction as a Seattle landmark. Housing over 175 aircraft and aviation exhibits, the museum offers a breathtaking look into our nation’s history of flight.
LAS VEGAS, NV
The Palazzo
The Palazzo is one of the most recognizable buildings in Las Vegas. After all, it’s the tallest completed building in the state of Nevada. The Guinness Book of World Records named the Palazzo the largest hotel in the world – its total floor space is 6,948,980 square feet.
Washington, D.C.
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Washington, DC is certainly a city that has its share of political views. It is also a city that has an abundance of monuments, museums, parks, and is home to The White House.
Kansas City, MO
Kauffman Center of Performing Arts
The arts are in the spotlight in Kansas City. With the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City will experience a change in its skyline as well as a change to the musical experience that can be expected by both artists and audiences in the region.
Philadelphia, PA
Museum of the American Revolution
The historical moment of America’s determination and perpetual fight for independence is beautifully represented in the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Additional sealant works
Fife, WA
Kidder Mathews Property Management Group
Baltimore, MD
225 N. Calvert St
Philadelphia, PA
The Barnes Foundation
Washington, D.C.
Atlantic Plumbing Building
Albany, NY
Empire State Plaza
Leawood, KS
Church of the Resurrection
Las Vegas, NV
Panorama Towers
Las Vegas, NV
Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Bronx, NY
Fordham University
San Francisco, CA
Transamerica Pyramid
Groton, CT
Submarine Force Museum
Los Angeles, CA