ASTM International Committee C01 on Cement has named Paul D. Tennis, Ph.D. as its new chairman. Tennis is manager of cement and concrete technology at the Portland Cement Association. Committee C01 includes more than 500 members who oversee 56 ASTM International standards for hydraulic cements, including portland, natural, pozzolanic, masonry […]

The concrete industry’s Strategic Development Council, a council of the ACI Foundation, has announced its new chair and board members. The new SDC Chair is Mike Schneider, senior vice president and chief people officer at Baker Concrete Construction Inc. Schneider was selected as an ACI Fellow in 2006, received the […]

A working group of the American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Committee 131 on Building Information Modeling (BIM) is actively developing an Information Delivery Manual (IDM) for cast-in-place concrete. The IDM will capture in written form the interaction that occurs in the design and construction of concrete structures by identifying the parties […]

Dur-A-Flex recently debuted its Armor-Stat ESD floor system. The three-step, epoxy-urethane ESD system offers superior abrasion and chemical resistance. Additionally, its UV resistance ensures consistent color throughout the life of the floor. Armor-Stat is available in five colors. www.dur-a-flex.com

The Doosan DXB260H hydraulic breaker features two-speed control of breaker frequency for improved efficiency in demanding demolition and rock- breaking applications. Delivering up to 600 blows per minute, the 5,400-pound DXB260H is designed for use with excavators in the 27- to 37-metric- ton weight range, specifically the Doosan DX300LC and […]

The ASCC has elected officers and directors for the organization at large as well as for its Decorative Concrete Council. The Decorative Concrete Council elected Chris Klemaske of T.B. Penick & Sons Inc. in San Diego, Calif., as council director. Paul Schneider of Cincinnati, Ohio, was re-elected secretary/treasurer. Nick Adams […]

The concrete industry’s Strategic Development Council, a council of the ACI Foundation, is currently seeking presentations for future sessions. SDC is currently seeking Technology Showcase presentations for its upcoming fall session, to be held in Quebec City, Quebec, Sept. 6-7, 2012. For more information and to submit your technology for […]

NewLook International has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with Farrell Equipment & Supply Co. Inc. in Wisconsin. According to the partnership arrangement, Farrell Equipment will be the only authorized distributor of NewLook’s specialty product line in the state of Wisconsin. A minimum amount of NewLook’s comprehensive system of specialty products […]

Billy Boots has expanded distribution of the Cruiser boot. Molded from lightweight EVA resin, the Cruiser has no seams to leak and no buckles to fail. At just 2.1 pounds per pair, Cruisers are virtual featherweights but still tough enough to stand up to challenges like rebar wire ties. www.billybootsusa.com

This year’s New Products awards at the annual Val-Test Distributor Show and Meeting were split into two categories: one for sundries and one for hardware, plumbing and electrical. This year’s Sundries winner is Preval for their vFan Airbrush, which converts to an air gun and achieves 3-inch fan and 1/16-inch […]