Architectural Enhancements Inc. has a new stocking distributor in California: Mike and Shelly Wenemeyer in Bakersfield. The Wenemeyers operate a showroom and warehouse and plan to offer training as well as technical advice. Large orders can be drop-shipped from the manufacturer to save on shipping and handling charges. ? (661) […]

Dr. Vinicio Tresin, one of the cofounders of Crown Polymers LLC, recently relocated from Padova, Italy, to join the Crown management team in Huntley, Ill. Dr. Tresin is a 1983 graduate of the University of Padova, where he earned a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering. He has extensive experience in […]

Two projects built using Reward Wall Systems won top awards at the ICFA (Insulating Concrete Form Association) 2007 annual conference. The Megaplex 20 Theater at the District in South Jordan, Utah, received the ICFA Excellence Award for Large Commercial Project and was selected from all commercial projects as the Grand […]

ACO Polymer Products Inc. has opened its most modern plant, a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing, warehouse and office complex in Casa Grande, Ariz., that serves as its regional base in the western United States. The new facility in Casa Grande is the third manufacturing establishment for ACO in the U.S., joining locations […]

ASTM International will hold a Symposium on Test Methods for Chemical and Mineralogical Analysis of Hydraulic Cements and Other Concrete- Making Materials on Dec. 4, 2007, in Tampa, Fla. Sponsored by ASTM International Committees C01 on Cement and C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, the symposium will be held in […]

A new ASTM standard — C 1646/C 1646M, Practice for Making and Curing Test Specimens for Evaluating Frost Resistance of Coarse Aggregate in Air- Entrained Concrete by Rapid Freezing and Thawing — spells out requirements for specimen preparation for C 666 testing. The standard falls under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee […]

 The Wooster Brush Company has just announced a newly redesigned logo and product packaging that will hit shelves early next year. A leader in paint applicator innovation, Wooster has been developing tools designed to meet or even exceed the needs of painters for nearly 170 years. This new look refreshes the Wooster brand, offering a cohesive strategy at retail across all channels. The campaign launching to announce these elements is, "Same Great Product, Bold New Look."

Colorado Hardscapes Inc. has acquired di Giacomo Inc., the California- based company formerly owned by rockscape creator Philip di Giacomo. di Giacomo sought out thirdgeneration, family-owned Colorado Hardscapes for the acquisition. Colorado Hardscapes’ 60-year history began with gray concrete and evolved into serving decorative niches that include architectural-grade concrete, artificial […]

The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual conference and exhibition will be held November 7-9, 2007, in Chicago. Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and exhibit hall dedicated to green building. More than 20,000 attendees will learn more about the rapidly growing green homebuilding industry and the LEED system, which was […]

The International Concrete Repair Institute will hold its 2007 Fall Convention November 7-9, 2007, at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The convention theme for fall is Architectural Repair & Repair in New Construction. The event will include a full slate of technical presentations covering a variety of topics […]