Spancrete, a leader in the precast and prestressed concrete industry, has hired Chuck Gilbert as regional sales manager in Illinois, where he will oversee sales of Spancrete products and services throughout the state. Gilbert brings more than 30 years of construction and precast concrete experience to his new role, and […]

Mapei, a leading global manufacturer of flooring installation and concrete restoration systems (CRS), has hired Kevin Smith as national sales director for the CRS business unit. Initially, Smith is focusing his efforts on promoting the sale of Mapei’s concrete mortars, grouts, waterproofing and repair products to the concrete restoration market […]

Members of Stonhard Inc.’s sales management team recently met with Cook Children’s Health Foundation to present them with a donation of $20,000. Stonhard has completed more than $1 million worth of flooring within the Cook Children’s Heath Care System and cultivated the relationship for nearly 10 years. Cook Children’s Health […]

The economic momentum that was gathering steam early in the year has dissipated to a large extent, and along with it, so has the potential for an increase in cement consumption in 2010, according to a recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association. For the calendar year 2010, PCA […]

The Society for Protective Coatings has launched a new technical conference and trade show, dubbed SSPC 2011 featuring GreenCOAT. The technical conference and trade show will highlight the latest innovations, solutions and products in the protective coatings industry. The inaugural event will take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, 2011, […]

The Buddy Rhodes training program is now available at Braxton- Bragg headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn. The small monthly classes provide a two-day introduction to the Buddy Rhodes countertop-making process and products.

Bob Harris has released his fourth guide, entitled “Bob Harris’ Guide to Polished Concrete.”