Mapei, a leading global manufacturer of flooring installation and concrete restoration systems (CRS), has hired Kevin Smith as national sales director for the CRS business unit. Initially, Smith is focusing his efforts on promoting the sale of Mapei’s concrete mortars, grouts, waterproofing and repair products to the concrete restoration market […]

Members of Stonhard Inc.’s sales management team recently met with Cook Children’s Health Foundation to present them with a donation of $20,000. Stonhard has completed more than $1 million worth of flooring within the Cook Children’s Heath Care System and cultivated the relationship for nearly 10 years. Cook Children’s Health […]

The economic momentum that was gathering steam early in the year has dissipated to a large extent, and along with it, so has the potential for an increase in cement consumption in 2010, according to a recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association. For the calendar year 2010, PCA […]

The Society for Protective Coatings has launched a new technical conference and trade show, dubbed SSPC 2011 featuring GreenCOAT. The technical conference and trade show will highlight the latest innovations, solutions and products in the protective coatings industry. The inaugural event will take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, 2011, […]

The Buddy Rhodes training program is now available at Braxton- Bragg headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn. The small monthly classes provide a two-day introduction to the Buddy Rhodes countertop-making process and products.

Bob Harris has released his fourth guide, entitled “Bob Harris’ Guide to Polished Concrete.”

The American Concrete Institute will offer five educational seminars across the country this fall to help concrete professionals remain up-todate on concrete construction and technology.

The American Concrete Institute has made three new publications available to educate and inform industry professionals.

The president of the American Concrete Institute, Richard D. Stehly, passed away Sept. 28. A member of ACI since 1980, Stehly was elected president of the Institute in March 2010. During his short time as president, he championed several ACI initiatives in sustainable development regarding the use of concrete.

Arbortech has introduced high-performance blades for harder, faster and longer cuts. The blades are available as aftermarket accessories in both the general-purpose and plunge styles for its AS170 brick and mortar saw.