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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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Metabo Corp. has introduced the SDS-Max MHE 56 chiseling hammer for precision removal and chipping of concrete and stone. The German-engineered tool’s D support handle and compact design — only 18 inches long and less than 17 pounds — gives users more control over the tool, while the 14-amp motor […]
Cemstone, a Midwestern supplier of ready-mixed, engineered and decorative concrete, has announced the winners of its 2008 Decorative Concrete Awards. The awards celebrate excellence in design and the use of decorative concrete in residential and commercial construction. Independently judged by Twin Cities landscape architects, winners were recognized for creativity and […]
L.M. Scofield’s new Formula One Lithium Densifier MP (short for multipurpose) is a chemically reactive, colorless treatment designed for colored concrete floors, especially those that consist of ground and polished architectural concrete. The densifier produces a floor surface with improved abrasion resistance, greater gloss retention, higher surface compressive strength and […]
Metal Forms Corp., a leading manufacturer in the concrete construction industry since 1909, has announced its purchase of Sterling Handling Equipment Inc. Both companies have more than a century of manufacturing history in Milwaukee. Established in 1904, Sterling Handling Equipment makes material handling equipment, including wheelbarrows, mortar tubs and concrete […]
The Portland Cement Association has announced Sustainable Leadership Award winners for 2008. The awards identified local leaders in eight cities across the nation who enacted policies or completed projects that promoted sustainable development through the use of concrete and other cement-based products. The winners are: Richard J. Daley, mayor, and […]
The weak economy and tight credit conditions, coupled with severe job losses and the resulting decline in state government revenues, will translate into significant weakness for the construction industry through 2010, according to the Portland Cement Association, leading the group to again adjust its cement consumption forecast. The latest PCA […]
Portland Cement Association’s Education and Training Department’s 2009 course schedule is now available. Scheduled courses are: Kiln Process, Design & Control of Concrete Mixes, Mill Grinding, Troubleshooting: Solutions to Concrete Field Problems, Cement & Concrete Overview, and Cement Manufacturing for Process Engineers. Registration is available online or by phone. All […]
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association continues to expand its training program offerings and has announced its training dates for 2009. Classes have been scheduled for both the spring and fall of 2009, and offer training for varying levels of knowledge and experience. The first courses will take place in […]
W. R. Meadows Inc. is offering free and easily accessible AIA/CSI approved training at ArchitectCES.com. W. R. Meadows’ program, “Controlling Moisture Movement In Buildings: The Complete Air & Vapor Barrier Approach,” is approximately one hour long and will earn particpants one learning unit credit upon successful completion. The course provides […]
Intac International Inc., maker of the best-selling Wintac Pro service management software for contractors, has released Wintac Pro 2009. This latest release expands upon Wintac Pro’s all-inclusive design by combining the functionality of several programs into one integrated system. Functions cover customer relationship management, field service management, contact management, vehicle […]
