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Cement production contributes an estimated 6 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions, and some scientists are trying to chip away at that pollution problem. Two start-ups, one in Canada and another in Arizona, are among the newer entries in the effort to produce cleaner cement and concrete.
The new Atlas Copco Dynapac CT3000 tamping compactor efficiently achieves specified densities on cohesive and semi-cohesive soils while delivering optimal operator comfort and minimizing wear. The CT3000’s padfoot drums are mounted on rubber tires to effectively absorb impacts, which minimizes wear on the drum and vibrations to the operator platform.
Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited (DCBL) announced the launch of its superior grade cement in the Maharashtra market.
From day one, we put a lot of thought into the covers for each issue of Concrete Decor magazine. Because it isn’t available on newsstands, we don’t have to try to appeal to the average grocery shopper standing in line, but we definitely want our cover images to be attention-grabbing.
Jointly organized by Shanghai Stone Association – Flooring Branch and Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co. Ltd, the inaugural China Concrete Flooring Expo (CCFE) will take place from March 29-31, 2016 in Shanghai, China.
The New York Times recently reported that hemp fibers are being worked into concrete to form a mixture called hempcrete. While no one would want to smoke this stuff, it does seem particularly useful as a building material.
Dewalt, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, hand tools, and accessories, announced the expansion of its initiative to make products in the USA. With this expansion, an additional 60 corded and cordless power tools are being made domestically with global materials.
Of all the lists we compiled for this special issue, this one was probably the hardest. It wasn’t because there were so few good jobs to choose from — quite the opposite.
Wagner Meters is marking its 50th anniversary by reflecting on its history and giving thanks to its many loyal customers in the flooring industry. Wagner Meters began in the early 1960s when the founder, Delmer Wagner, worked for a sawmill in Redmond, Oregon.
How could we narrow down the numerous influential people in the industry to just 10? It wasn’t easy, that’s for sure. Our list is by no means all-inclusive, but here are brief profiles of 10 people we think continue to influence the decorative concrete industry in a positive way. Who should we have included? Sound off at our Facebook page.
