Seal-Krete has introduced High Performance Flooring Systems, a new line for industrial, commercial and residential applications. With three seamless concrete coating systems to choose from, each system is custom specified to meet the performance and return to service requirements of the project environment. Poly-Shell Systems provide the most durability and […]

The winners of this year’s World of Concrete Most Innovative Product awards have been announced. Held annually at World of Concrete, the MIP Award Program showcases many of the new products exhibited at the trade show. The following are the winners in the Decorative Concrete Materials category. Receiving the Expert’s […]

The American Shotcrete Association membership has re-elected Michael Cotter, consultant, to a one-year term as secretary and Ted Sofis, Sofis Company Inc., to a oneyear term as treasurer. Also, three ASA directors were reelected to three year terms: Tom Norman, Airplaco Equipment Co.; Ryan Poole, Domtec International LLC; and Dan […]

Tamryn Doolan of Surface Gel Tek is hosting three days of hands-on training with master trainer Bob Harris May 12-14, 2011, in Mesa, Ariz. Doolan says: "Although everyone attending this training event will learn many things, this three-day event will be focused on how to add decorative concrete to your […]

Floors By Design is releasing to the public SAMz series abrasives, which until now were only available to a few large polishing companies that concentrate on larger projects. After more than two years in development and testing to become a product that would outlast and outperform other abrasives on any […]

The American Concrete Institute is offering five educational seminars in various locations around the country this spring. This spring’s seminars are “Concrete Repair Basics,” “Concrete Slabs-on- Ground,” “Reinforced Concrete Design,” “Masonry Design to the IBC and MSJC Codes,” and “Troubleshooting Concrete Construction.” ? (248) 848-3815 ? www.concreteseminars.com

Alpha Natural Resources has made a strategic equity investment in Ceratech Inc (CTI). Ceratech manufactures a revolutionary “green cement” that utilizes 95 percent waste fly ash from electric utilities, dramatically reducing their landfill requirements while generating zero carbon dioxide emissions from the cement production process. CTI’s technology allows for beneficial […]

Lafarge, in partnership with Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), has announced the launch of “Solid States: Concrete in Transition,” a book that examines the use of concrete in today’s architecture. Compiled after a 2008 conference at Columbia University, the book calls upon a diverse group […]

Tramex has introduced a new version of its popular CMEXpert digital concrete moisture meter with new and improved hardware features. The technology still utilizes the instant Tramex nondestructive moisture content test, but upgraded hardware, circuitry and a time-adjustable backlit display make this a better tool for assessment of concrete and […]