Decorative Concrete Press Releases

All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.

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Diamond Edge Universal Cut-Off Wheel

Diamond Edge Universal Cut-Off Wheel from Spyder Products

Spyder Products, a leader in high-performance power tool accessories, is today introducing a diamond abrasive cut-off wheel that can power through almost any material a professional might encounter — metal, stone, tile, composites and more — while providing a significantly lower cost-per-cut than conventional bonded abrasive products.

Spyder Products is a leader in high performance power tool accessories. The company is launching new circular saw blades that require minimal effort to cut through material.

Spyder Products Unveils Circular Saw Blades with Ultra-Tough, Smooth-Cutting Nickel Cobalt Teeth

Spyder Products is a leader in high performance power tool accessories. The company is launching new circular saw blades that require minimal effort to cut through material. Equipped with nickel cobalt (NiCo) cutting teeth, alternating tooth bevel, and an anti-friction coating, the Spyder blades are easier to use, safer, and […]

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Midwest Block & Brick Earns Safety Awards

Nine Midwest Block & Brick facilities recently earned National Concrete Masonry Association / Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Safety Awards. The annual recognition goes to product manufacturing members of the NCMA and ICPI for exemplary safety performance based on incidents reported to OSHA 300 log (or equivalent Canadian injury report).

Mer-Ko Brand acquired

ASV Holdings Stockholders Approve Acquisition By Yanmar

ASV Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, announced that at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier today, ASV’s stockholders voted to adopt the merger agreement pursuant to which ASV will be acquired by Yanmar America Corporation in an all-cash transaction, which was first announced on June 27, 2019. 

ACI New Position Statements

ACI Updates Flatwork Finishing Certification Program Names and Requirements

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has updated the names and requirements for its Flatwork Finishing Certification program. The ACI has renamed ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician to ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate. They also renamed ACI Concrete Flatwork Tradesman, ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher; and ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician as ACI Advanced […]

Chris Klemaske Joins Sundek as Director of Commercial Development

Chris Klemaske joins Sundek in Arlington, Texas, as Director of Commercial Development. In this position, she will continue her role as an industry leader working with designers, architects and commercial developers on projects nationwide. Chris began her construction career 32 years ago as an office administrator for Klemaske Brothers Concrete, […]

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American Rental Association Survey: Contractors Expect to Increase Rental Activity

Among professional construction contractors who rented equipment in the past year, a majority expects to increase reliance on rental in the year ahead, according to a comprehensive survey of contractors released by the American Rental Association (ARA). RSG, an independent research firm for ARA conducted the Rental Customer Needs Study. […]

Bruce Williamson of Vacuworx

Bruce Williamson Named Vacuworx Regional Sales Manager

Vacuworx recently announced that Bruce Williamson has been hired as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast. He will serve the territory of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee. Williamson is a creative problem solver who prioritizes communication and follow-through as keys to building successful customer relationships. Williamson will […]

ASCC Safety Checklist

Safety Checklist for Pre-Construction Released by the ASCC

The Safety & Risk Management Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors has published a Pre-Construction Checklist for Safety Policies & Procedures. The purpose of the document is to stimulate discussion of job-specific safety protocol and procedures, with all pertinent parties prior to project start-up.

Prosoco Launches Liquid Integral Colors for Concrete Overlays

Repair contractors, architects and building owners now have a safer, more consistent option to integrally add color to concrete flooring overlays. Prosoco’s new Integral Color for Overlays is a pre-measured, concentrated liquid. Prosoco designed it to integrally color cement mixtures for overlays and polishable overlays. Available in nine colors, Integral […]