“During the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, the Tapcon masonry screw was initially introduced to tap threads into concrete,” stated Bob Carlisle, President and founder of Concrete Fastening Systems, Incorporated.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced it has renewed its support of Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat Strong program. Simpson Strong-Tie remains the leading sponsor of the program.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council is pleased to announce that it will officially host the 10th World Adhesive and Sealant Conference scheduled for April 20-22, 2020 in Chicago. The theme will be "Securing the Future." Serving as co-hosts are the Asia Regional Adhesive Council and FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry.

The Concrete Polishing Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, MO, has relaunched its Tradesman and Craftsman certifications. The certification programs were begun by the Concrete Polishing Association of America, precursor of the CPC.

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, will hold its eighteenth Annual Conference September 19-22, 2019 at the Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, IL. Concrete contractors, manufacturers, designers and other industry professionals will gather for three days of educational events and networking.

If you live in Pennsylvania, or 26 other states that have adopted building codes with energy requirements, you want to know a person like Chaz Steffen from Ideal Living Environments Inc. A certified Home Energy Rating Systems rater, Steffen regularly performs tests to help builders assure that homes under construction meet local and state energy codes.

For over 30 years High Performance Systems has specialized in installing resinous floors for overnight production shutdowns. Facility disruptions are a cost driver that reduces production volume and generates opportunity cost because the time lost due to disruptions could have been spent making products and generating profit.

ChemMasters Inc. has announced the introduction of “ChemPatch RS”, a versatile single component cementitious repair mortar for a wide variety of horizontal, vertical and overhead repairs to concrete substrates.  ChemPatch RS is specially formulated to produce a light color concrete mortar that blends well with surrounding concrete, with accelerated set and high early strength. 

Metabo HPT introduces the industry’s first 10” MultiVoltTM Table Saw- model C3610DRJQ4. It’s Cordless, It’s Corded- It’s BOTH! With its large table size and extended rip capacity, this saw from Metabo HPTs MultiVolt platform offers a solid tool for the jobsite.

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has today announced that it will phase out 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, commonly known as NMP, from its Resins product portfolio. In this way, DSM aims to drive the highest health and safety standards and strengthen its leadership in sustainable and innovative resins.