Rhino Industrial, a division of Rhino Linings Corp., has introduced a new hybrid, aliphatic polyurea coating solution featuring rapid cure capability. With the release of FastFloor, industrial contractors, engineers and applicators now have a flooring system with superior resistance to chemical, abrasion, impact and frequent foot traffic. FastFloor is color-stable, […]

Fishstone has introduced new admixtures to its consumable product line for decorative concrete. Forton VF-774 is an acrylic thermoplastic co-polymer emulsion that is a water-based, nonhazardous material with polymer solids content of 51 percent. Its UV stability ensures architectural finishes maintain their colors. Crete Lease 20VOC is a waterbased concrete […]

Cheng Concrete has introduced a groundbreaking suite of NeoMix D-FRC Products that yield ultra-thin, highstrength decorative precast concrete with precision results. D-FRC (decorative fiber-reinforced concrete) is user-friendly, reduces production time and is virtually error-proof. With D-FRC Advanced Technology, the only ingredients are bag, bottle, water and mix. There is much […]

Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has named Michael Worrall district manager for western Canada. His responsibilities will focus on developing the territory and serving equipment dealers and rental houses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. He also will work closely with AE Sales, Stone’s manufacturer’s rep organization in […]

Robert Scoble has been named president and chief operating officer of Hyde Tools Inc. Scoble succeeds Richard M. Clemence, who has stepped forward to lead the Hyde Group as chief executive officer. After more than 20 years of leadership in other privately held companies, Scoble joined the Hyde Group family […]

W.R. Meadows Inc. has partnered with Gemite Products Inc., a global provider of construction chemicals. W.R. Meadows is now the exclusive United States distributor for Gemite’s unique waterproofing products. The initial product offerings in the U.S. are Adicon CW Plus, an integral waterproofing admixture; Cem- Kote CW Plus, a crystalline […]

This summer, the Concrete Industry Management program of the College of Engineering at California State University, Chico partnered with Golden Gate National Recreation Area to create the first CSU, Chico CIM Summer Field School on Alcatraz Island. Five select students from the CIM program began work on the project June […]

The 2010 Faux Expo, to be held Sept. 20-24, 2010, in Orlando, Fla., is a trade show designed around all aspects of decorative finishing for the professional artisan. From decorative concrete to painting to sculpting and all points in between, the show provides a full experience. Classes focus on highend […]

Cheng Concrete would like to introduce its newest authorized trainer, Mike Moncrieff of New Edge Design LLC, based in Bellingham, Wash. Moncrieff, a passionate artisan, has logged more than 15 years of construction experience and nearly a decade experimenting, developing and creating with decorative concrete. One of the first ever […]

Stoneman Concrete, a new company based in the south of France, serves as an overseas home for Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products, training artisans from throughout Europe. Stoneman will provide concrete interior design for local homeowners and host workshops on Buddy Rhodes’ methods and products. The first Stoneman Concrete workshop in […]