News Homepage > About UGL® > News Employee Appreciation We need to make sure that our employees feel appreciated. In fact, employee recognition is part of UGL’s DNA. We realize, if it were not for our employees, we could NEVER meet our daily goals, and customer satisfaction would be lacking. Loving where you work is key to a healthy lifestyle. This is important for UGL, so we reach above the bottom line, caring for employees, giving social recognition, and recognizing Read More Covid-19, safety is our number one concern To Our Valued Customers: We are in unprecedented times. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the incredible speed at which things are changing, we are continually adapting our operations and business. Caring for you and our associates continues to be our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution and to assist with…Continue Reading Read More New Classic Oil Finish – ZAR® Semi-Transparent Deck & Siding Stain Just in time for deck and siding season, UGL has developed a new Classic Oil Finish for Deck and Siding. ZAR® Deck &amp; Siding Semi-Transparent Stain is an addition to ZAR®’s full line of exterior wood coatings to preserve and protect both siding and decking. This new oil base deck and siding semi-transparent stain is…Continue Reading Read More 2020 Here We Come “If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old” Peter Drucker New Year… 2019 was a year for change at UGL. Because of that, it was a year of change for our customers. The luxury branding of ZAR® Premium Finishes, the updates to the DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer packaging, and the evaluation…Continue Reading Read More Joe Setta Retires After Two Stints At UGL® Joe Setta, Technical Sales Applications Chemist &amp; Coordinator recently retired after a total of 39 years. Joe was first at UGL for 14 years, he left for a short period and returned for another 25 years. Joe was a team member through and through. He was always available with a helping hand to assist in…Continue Reading Read More Get a Job – UGL Hosts Job Fair for Production and Warehouse Positions Come in and be interviewed by a company representative, hiring immediately for production and warehouse employees for our Scranton facility. United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) is a leading specialty paint manufacturer with plants located in Scranton, PA; Jackson, MS and Jacksonville, IL. Brands include DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofing products and ZAR® Interior and Exterior Wood Stains and…Continue Reading Read More ZAR® Relaunch/Rebranding – A Golden Opportunity When you decide to take on a big undertaking like a product relaunch of a brand like ZAR®, you never know what the outcome will be. You hope that after years of experience and months and months of data collection, focus groups and industry feedback that it all comes together to create a retail product…Continue Reading Read More A Farewell Celebration for Steve (Red) Prendergast Steve Prendergast starting working at UGL in 1968. He worked at UGL along with five family members including his brother Edward who started working at UGL in 1997. He and Eddie always have great stories of their large family; the two came from a family 21 siblings. Steve worked in many areas of the Scranton…Continue Reading Read More UGL Attends NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) Largest Annual Light Construction Show in the World UGL had a great showing at their booth at the 2019 IBS, Las Vegas. This is always a great show to market the DRYLOK® and ZAR® brands to the building industry, find new uses for our products, and research product innovations that the building industry needs or…Continue Reading Read More Farewell to a Great Colleague In the last few months, we have seen changes at UGL with many valued members leaving us for retirement. The latest to bid us farewell is Richard Kozak who has been with UGL for 50 years. Richard worked in the advertising department at UGL assembling trade shows for shipping and point of purchase displays for…Continue Reading Read More United Gilsonite Laboratories Appoints New Senior VP of North American Sales and VP of Marketing United Gilsonite Laboratories (http://www.ugl.com) a global leader in specialty paint and construction coatings under the DRYLOK®, ZAR® and UGL® Brands, announced the new appointment of Joseph M. McGraw to Senior Vice President of North American Sales and Michele Margotta Neary to Vice President of Marketing. McGraw has over 30 years of leadership experience at UGL….Continue Reading Read More UGL Becomes an Approved AIA Continuing Education Provider Partner United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL), a Scranton, PA-based paint specialty manufacturer announced that they received approval from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to become a Continuing Education Provider Partner. This approval entitles UGL to develop and provide continuing education for credit courses for registered architects and their staff. Architects have a constant need for continuing…Continue Reading Read More Mary Willis Retired After 21 Years Mary Willis joined the UGL team 21 years ago in the Jacksonville, IL plant. The entire company depends on her contributions. Mary is a remarkably dedicated employee who will be missed as she enters this new phase of her life. She has been instrumental in fostering a friendly, interactive and collaborative work environment. Best of…Continue Reading Read More Donald Sinibaldi Retires from UGL after 50 Years of Service Everyone at UGL congratulates Donald on his retirement after 50 years of service. We enjoyed working with him during his time here, and we consider him not only a valuable asset to our company but an enjoyable presence in the halls, as well. He will be missed by all at UGL, and he certainly deserves…Continue Reading Read More United Gilsonite Laboratories Proudly Donates to Our Community We believe that key components of a thriving community where all things are possible include: stable employment, a place to call home, and a community connected through arts, culture and recreation. It is this pledge that fuels our corporate giving, to make our community strong, to give our employees a sense of purpose and to…Continue Reading Read More UGL Names New VP of Science and Technology United Gilsonite Laboratories is please to announce the appointment of Dr. Paul Cheetham to the position of Vice President of Science and Technology. Cheetham comes to UGL with an extensive resume which includes international/global experience. Paul will be a collaborative and integral member of the Executive Management Team at UGL and will be responsible for…Continue Reading Read More UGL Launches Websites for Architects/Specifiers and Construction Professionals All the Pros need at their fingertips United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL), a Scranton PA based paint specialty manufacturer announced the launch of two content specific websites; one focused on Architects, Specifiers (SPECIFIER) and Building Envelope/Waterproofing Consultants and a second focused on Professional Contractors and Applicators (CONTRACTORS). Each site has content specifically designed for their needs….Continue Reading Read More UGL Celebrates Milestones Congratulations to our employees who have dedicated their time and talents to making UGL successful. From left to right, 50 years of service Steve (Red) Prendergast, Donald Sinibaldi, and Steven Casper; for 10 years of service Paul Orr. Acknowledging their accomplishments is Jim Tates, UGL CEO. UGL currently has 30 employees which have been with…Continue Reading Read More Steve Casper Retires After 50 Years of Service Steve Casper (Casper) will be greatly missed. His animated form of communicating could be heard through the plant and the office. He certainly has been spirited in his 50 years as he worked his way up to team leader of the DRYLOK® Mixing Room. Congratulations to Steve and his family; enjoy the fruits of your…Continue Reading Read More David Durrell Joins the UGL Team David Durrell recently joined the UGL team as an outside sales representative for the west coast. David has great experience as a sales representative in the coatings and building materials industry. He is a high energy performer with a solid record of successful relationship building, strategic sales and account management. David will proactively reach out…Continue Reading Read More UGL Hires Harry J. Lubitz for Newly Created Position – Architectural Sales Director We are proud to announce the appointment of Harry J. Lubitz, CSI, CDT, RCI as the Architectural Sales Director. Since The company’s contractor and pro-business is growing at a rapid pace, a new position was created to help foster that growth. The new role of Architectural Sales Director is a critical role to better service…Continue Reading Read More The National Hardware Show- The Future of Home Improvement Is Here Thousands of hardware and home improvement professionals from throughout the industry gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 73rd edition of the National Hardware Show. Attendees and exhibitors alike had the chance to network, learn about new products and see the latest and greatest in industry trends. “The 2018 National Hardware Show was…Continue Reading Read More Liz Horlacher, buyer at UGL, fills a seat on the board of the Lackawanna Historical Society Recently the Lackawanna Historical Society appointed UGL Buyer Liz Horlacher to the 14 – member Board. She has been a member of the society for approximately two years prior to this appointment. A goal of Horlacher is to recruit new members and help organize events geared towards the next generation. Horlacher is excited to be…Continue Reading Read More UGL and Road Scholar Transport Team Up to Create Awareness for The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) is a company full of passion and integrity. At UGL we are crazy about our business, our brands, and our people. This commitment reaches further than just our customers. UGL has a continuous pledge to our community. Recently, UGL entered into a partnership with The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic…Continue Reading Read More Previous 1 2 Next Trade Pros Guide Specifications Library Continuing Education UGL® Professional Case Studies About UGL® Careers Sustainability Leadership Awards and Recognition Charitable Donations Company History UGL® Values Locations & Distribution News Dealer Resources Become a Dealer or Distributor Co-Op Advertising Point of Purchase Tint Formulas Dealer Live Chat Customer Service ZAR.com Refunds & Exchanges Customer Live Chat Contact Us Corporate Office 1396 Jefferson Avenue Dunmore, PA 18509 1−800−272−3235 © 2021 United Gilsonite Laboratories | All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Cookie Settings By clicking “Accept”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept Settings