In an effort to increase the awareness of certification opportunities for concrete professionals, while promoting the advantages of such programs, eight concrete associations have joined forces to form the Concrete Industry Certification Consortium (CICC). Comprised of the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA), Architectural Precast Association (APA), Concrete Foundations Association (CFA), […]

Cemstone, an Upper Midwest leader in ready-mix, engineered and decorative concrete has earned Green-Star Certification by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association for its batch plant facility in Northfield, Minn. It is one of only 13 plants in Minnesota to receive such certification. The NRMCA Green-Star Program recognizes those facilities […]

With the first half of 2012 experiencing favorable weather conditions, gains in residential and nonresidential construction activity and robust gains in cement intensities, the new forecast from the Portland Cement Association nearly doubles the expected increase in cement consumption for the year. PCA revised its spring forecast upward, anticipating a […]

The American Concrete Institute announced the winners of the ACI Award for University Student Activities program, designed to recognize universities whose students and faculty are active in ACI and other concrete-related activities. Throughout 2011, students and faculty from universities participated in ACI-related activities to earn points towards achieving Excellent/Outstanding University […]

Coatings for Industry, a direct-to-contractor supplier of industrial coating products, has entered an agreement with The Wooster Brush Company to offer the 161-year-old paint equipment supplier’s products to its own network of contractors. CFI’s customers now have access to both high performance coatings and many of the tools needed to […]

NewLook International Inc. launched its new online store where customer purchases are actually fulfilled by Authorized NewLook Distributors. NewLook is utilizing a unique online platform from Shopatron, a retail-integrated eCommerce and order management solution for branded manufacturers and retailers. Customers can access the store from www.getnewlook.com and purchase most of […]

Arizona Polymer Flooring, a manufacturer of high-performance flooring products and concrete coating systems, is proud to announce the addition of Jim Essig as technical director. He is based at the plant’s headquarters in Glendale, Ariz. Essig will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Research & Development Department, from […]

Clemons Concrete Coatings is now offering its Super Sealer Stripper in a 1-gallon metal can. Although the stripper in the metal can is a slightly less powerful formula than that in the popular green container, it is ideal for small jobs where less product is necessary. The metal can also […]

The North American Admixture Systems business of BASF’s Construction Chemicals division announced the introduction of Pozzolith 700N, an innovative Type A water-reducing admixture for sustainable ready-mixed concrete construction. Pozzolith 700N admixture has been specially formulated for use with supplementary cementitious materials in ready-mixed concrete. The use of supplementary cementitious materials […]

American Specialty Glass is now offering a full line of Pebblestones. The line consists of: Mint, Polished Cucumber, Polished Ebony, Polished Ivory, Polished Rustic Red, Polished Tigers Eye and Winter Frost. They are available in a 1/2-inch to 1-inch size range as well as 1-inch to 2-inch. Mint and Polished […]