Artisan Precast, a leader in the field of precast concrete fencing, has introduced ChiselCrete, designed to simulate dry-stack stone walls. Combining the strength and durability of precast concrete with the texture and look of hand-laid stone, ChiselCrete is the latest precast concrete product in Artisan Precast’s lineup. ChiselCrete has all […]

Ardex Engineered Cements has promoted Jesse David to vice-president and general manager. He previously served as the vice president of sales for Ardex. David brings to the position more than 19 years of experience gained at Ardex and a European flooring manufacturer. David will maintain his direction over sales while […]

E.T. Horn Co., a distributor, manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has promoted Bob Ahn to president of the Industrial Groups and Vince Anderson to vice president of the Coatings and Building Materials Group. Ahn was previously vice president of sales for the Coatings and Buildings Materials Group, […]

Sto Corp., a leader in cladding, coating, and restoration systems, has named Christopher M. Thomas as its new chief financial officer. Thomas has more than 13 years of domestic and international experience in all aspects of corporate finance and accounting. He is a certified public accountant and a certified mergers […]

Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products has released new products designed to further adapt glassfi ber reinforced concrete technology to concrete countertops. The new offerings include Alkali Resistant (AR) Glass Fibers, Polymer Curing Compound, Plasticizer/Liquid Water Reducer and an ARCoated Glass Fiber Scrim. These products help increase strength and crack resistance for […]

Quikrete Companies has announced the release of several new products for 2009. Among them are a green concrete mix and a countertop mix that allows for a reduction in form-stripping time. Suitable for general concrete work, Quikrete Green Concrete Mix consists of a blended concrete mix containing 50 percent recycled […]

Professional Trade Publications Inc., publisher of Concrete Decor magazine, has appointed Sherry Boyd as director of marketing and communications for the Concrete Decor Show & Decorative Concrete Spring Training. She will collaborate with the company’s staff in Eugene, Ore., on promotions. Boyd headed marketing at L.M. Scofield Co. for nine […]

To give back to those driving the polished concrete and concrete surface preparation industries, Concrete Polishing Solutions has launched the Pay Back Rewards Program. Contractors can accumulate points throughout the year by buying products they need and use on a regular basis, such as diamonds, chemicals and supplies. These points […]

The Commercial Construction Show, scheduled to be held June 2-4, 2009, at the new Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., will attract architects, interior designers and property managers looking for new service providers, especially those companies offering products and services that reduce operating costs. The three-day event will feature seminars […]

The Wildlife Habitat Council recently issued certifications to 25 Lafarge sites around North America as part of a global effort to create and preserve wildlife habitats. Every year, the WHC certifies facilities that have created new habitats. It also renews certifications for those facilities that continue to maintain their habitats. […]