Manus Products Inc (MPI), manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and coatings for the transportation industry, is constructing its new research, development, and test facility in Naples FL. The center will be about 10,000 square feet and is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2005. This R&D center will be dedicated to support expansion and improvement of the company's sealing and bonding technologies. MPI will also continue to expand use of its outdoor exposure test fences to evaluate effects of extreme weather conditions on its products.