MetaFlex 5000 MetaMat & MetaBlock Fire Barrier
December 1, 2011
Balco Inc., is an innovative engineering design manufacturer at the forefront of Life Safety building product design.  Our MetaBlock™ fire barrier combines impressive 2, 3, and 4 hour UL® listed designs with the absolute simplest installation method available for floor and wall expansion joint applications.  MetaBlock’s™ thin design allows for installation in shallow concrete, block and gypsum board construction allowing ample space for installation of expansion joint covers without interference of waterproof construction.  There are no mechanical fasteners, or caulk, required for installation or splicing.
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2012 International Building Code & International Fire Code approved By the ICC
November 29, 2011
Photoluminescent products referenced in the above mentioned documents are relatively unchanged from 2009 except for minor language and corrections. Please note the changes below:

Under the IBC 2012:

1. NEW Section 1011.2 now requires Floor Level Exit Signs (UL 924 rated Exit Signs) in all R-1 occupancies (Hotels/Motels). The signs are to be mounted 10” to 12” above the floor, flush mounted and centered on the exit door itself. An excellent use for our Photoluminescent Exit Signs #1005 or #2570.
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Photoluminescence, The Basics
October 1, 2008
The International Code Council (ICC) has adopted new building code requirements adding Photoluminescent Exit Path Markings into the 2009 International Building Code (IBC). Also the NFPA 101 and 5000 code has added Photoluminescent Exit Path Markings requirements effective January 1, 2009.
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MetaFlex 5000 MetaMat & MetaBlock Fire Barrier
November 1, 2007
MetaFlex MetaMat™ and MetaBlock are is a revolutionary new 2, 3 and 4 hour fire barrier that consists of fire retardant foam and intumescent material. When exposed to high temperatures (approximately 350°F) MetaBlock™ will expand up to 37 times its original thickness.
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VMAX™ UL-924 Exit Sign Qualify for LEED Credits
November 1, 2007
Since Balco introduced our VMAX™ UL-924 exit signs last year, there have been some significant developments regarding the use and application of photoluminescent exit signs.
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DURAFLEX™ DCS-400
November 1, 2007
DuraFlex™ DCS-400 for Parking Structures.  The DSC-400 is a dual-chambered seal that offers a greater movement range versus the conventional multi-chambered CS seal.
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Jim Armour, President and CEO of Balco Inc., has been elected PSA Vice President and Board Member
March 1, 2009
We are pleased to inform you that Jim Armour, President and CEO of Balco Inc., has been elected Vice President and member of the Board of Directors of the Photoluminescent Safety Association. The PSA is dedicated to generating broad-based acceptance of safety-grade photoluminescent products. PSA is an advocate for PL products before code-setting organizations such as the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The PSA Code and Standards Committee works to educate the ICC and NFPA committee members on the advantage of including PL products in their building codes for safer evacuation of occupants in case of emergencies. Jim has been an active associate of the PSA, working on the Code and Public relations committees. With his new responsibilities, Jim will now chair the Code Development subcommittee for the PSA. Balco Inc. is a charter member of the PSA and has given numerous educational seminars to the architectural, building and fire code departs of several major cities and states promoting the Life Safety benefits of Photoluminescent technology in our building industry. Balco is also an active sponsor of the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education program and sponsors accredited seminars throughout the USA on Photoluminescent technology and its application in the building industry. 
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Balco Celebrates 50th Anniversary
October 1, 2007
Balco, Inc., a Kansas corporation founded in 1957 and incorporated in 1960, is celebrating its 50^th Anniversary
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