CSDA has planned an impressive selection of events for World of Concrete 2018 that includes four course offerings to train and certify concrete industry professionals. The courses are scheduled between January 22nd and 25th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Product Industry News
Smith Manufacturing acquired by Graco
Graco Inc. a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the business of Smith Manufacturing, effective Dec. 15, 2017. Smith, located in Pompano Beach, Florida, makes and sells scarifying equipment for both interior and exterior surface preparation.
New High-Performance Polyurethane from Chemline Inc.
Chemline Inc. manufactures high-performance polyurethane, polyurea and hybrid coatings for a variety of applications. Among these is CHEMLINE ARC, which adheres extremely well to concrete with the use of a primer.
New & Improved Benefits Available Now to ACI Members
The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce new individual membership benefits. Effective now, all ACI individual members receive free digital access to the Institute’s 200+ practices – including all guides and reports – plus free shipping in the continental United States. Additionally, members will have the added benefit of using two new substantial discounts.
Marco Group International Completes First Acquisition
Marco Group International Opco, LLC (“Marco”) announced today it has completed the acquisition of assets from JAD Equipment Co. (“Jad”), an Ohio based distributor of surface preparation equipment and consumables.
American Concrete Institute Announces New Webinar on Engineering Ethics
The American Concrete Institute announces a new webinar on engineering ethics is scheduled for March 6, 2018, 1:00 pm EST. The “Engineering Ethics” webinar will review various codes of ethics and their applications, along with a review of some case studies and lessons learned.
Prosoco Launches More Powerful Graffiti Remover
Defacer Eraser, a new graffiti-removing product from Prosoco, offers a more powerful punch than its predecessor. Defacer Eraser Graffiti Remover is replacing the now-discontinued Graffiti Wipe. It is a liquid formula that more effectively eliminates graffiti with a shorter dwell time. Defacer Eraser Graffiti Remover makes the job faster. This […]
Vexcon Announces New Penetrating Water Repellent Seal & Cure
STARSEAL GUARD DC is a water base innovative one step product that combines the benefits of a penetrating water repellent sealer and a dissipating white curing compound for fresh concrete into one product.
ICRI Elects New Officers and Board members
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) announced the election by the membership of new officers and board members for 2018, including Ralph C. Jones, PE, with Structural Engineering Associates as its President. The terms began on January 1, 2018.
Finley Asphalt & Concrete’s Newly Elected Chief Operating Officer & 2018 Corporate Upgrade
In the first yearly executive board meeting led by company President Lewis Finley and CEO Erick Finley (plus other leading members) of Finley Asphalt & Concrete, the 50+ year paving company unanimously assembled to carve out a brand new and significant position of CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER- a leadership structure upgrade dedicated to meet the company’s 2018 expansion plans.