The Portland Cement Association (PCA) today announced the winners of the 2017 Safety Innovation Awards, which recognize creative safety-enhancing projects in the cement industry.

Vacuworx Global promoted Brian Hall to international product manager with responsibility for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Brokk, a leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, introduces the C20 Rock Splitter.

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of premium self-leveling underlayment products delivered through its patented pump truck technology, hired Clint Schramm as the Director of Marketing.

Dur-A-Flex Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial, industrial and institutional, seamless, resinous floor and wall systems, hired Dylan Snyder to their Technical Services Team as Technical Service Manager – West.

The Decorative Concrete Council, (DCC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), in partnership with Concrete Construction magazine, announces its 10th annual Decorative Concrete Awards.

Arisfor, a leading provider of coatings and sealers for a wide range of masonry and concrete surfaces, introduced its next-generation Multi-Surface Waterproofer (MSW).

Laticrete, a manufacturer of globally-proven construction solutions for the building industry, hired Lauren Albrecht as a Strategic Account Specialist for Retail, enhancing its Strategic Account Group.

Blastrac NA, headquartered in Oklahoma City recently expanded its operations with an additional location in Commerce City, Colorado.

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is expecting U.S. cement consumption to reach 3.5 percent annual growth during the remainder of 2017 and 2018, based on analysis of data and policies likely to impact the industry in the years ahead.