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Parex USA Inc., the parent company of building material brands Parex, Teifs, LaHabra, El Rey, and Merkrete, announced the introduction of new products to its facade division: Platinum Plus from LaHabra and reformulated Parex USA Metallic Coating. The new products, which are specific to the EIFS, stucco and weather barrier […]
Omnova Solutions’ Specialty Ingredients (NYSE: OMN) business announced price increases of up to $0.04 per wet pound on vinyl acetate and vinyl acrylic-based emulsion polymers. This increase was effective August 1, 2014, for all global specialty markets. This action is necessitated by a global supply shortage of key raw materials […]
Dur-A-Flex Inc. is once again expanding its operations, this time in the Midwest. President and chief operating officer Peter V. Ferris recently signed a lease for a 11,000-square-foot facility at 200 William St., Bensenville, Illinois, in the Chicago area.
Makita has released a new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-Tool Kit (model XMT035) with tool-less accessory change and longer run time than the previous model. The XMT035 is engineered for fast cutting, sanding, scraping and grout removal, and is ideal for a full range of trades. It’s the latest addition […]
Jon-Don, a leading distributor of products, equipment, and training for independent contractors and in-house service providers across multiple industries, has added Concrobium products to its extensive line of restoration and remediation chemicals. Concrobium manufactures innovative restoration and remediation solutions that help contractors complete work more effectively and more profitably. The […]
Mark Womack of Monster Constructors in Fort Worth, Texas, inadvertently became something of an expert when two back-to-back clients asked him for concrete work that included fiber optic lights.
The Malish Corp., a global leader in the manufacturing of rotary/disc brushes for commercial floor cleaning machines and rotational molding services, announced they will be featuring their Diamabrush By Malish floor restoration system at this year’s Concrete Decor Show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, […]
Brandon Gore, of Gore Design Co. and Hard Goods, recently launched a new training program for professionals called Concrete Design School. Based in Tempe, Arizona, the school offers stand-alone workshops that cover fabric-forming, mold-making, casting with pumps and transporting the finished product. Gore’s been involved in training since 2005, when […]
The 27th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition was held June 19 – 21. 2014 at the University of Pittsburg Johnstown. The National Concrete Canoe Competition is a project which allows civil engineering students an opportunity to get practical, hands-on experience in concrete design.
Liquid Elements, a brand of The Stonhard Group, launched 11 new color options for their six product lines. Liquid Elements color lines are updated regularly, inspired by color trends within the design industry. The Smooth product line, popular in corporate board rooms, has four new colors: Auckland Moss, Hakui Orchid, […]
