Safe n’ Easy Oil & Grease Remover is now available in a 32-oz. plastic spray bottle. Designed to rid driveways and parking areas of oily spots and greasy stains, the oil and grease remover is a professional strength, scrub-free solution to remove embedded masonry grime. It penetrates concrete, asphalt and […]

Portland Cement Association named The Honorable John Spitaleri Shaw senior vice president of government affairs. He will head the association’s Washington office and represent PCA and its members. Shaw joined PCA in April as the vice president for legislative affairs. Shaw brings a strong record of accomplishments to PCA with […]

ACI presents the Distinguished Achievement Award The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA) as the recipient of the organization’s Distinguished Achievement Award. CRMCA is being recognized for advancing the concrete industry through education, certification, and the promotion of innovative uses of concrete throughout Colorado. […]

The next CONEXPO Asia will be held December 4-7, 2007, at the Chinese Export Commodities Fair (CECF) Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou, China. CONEXPO Asia 2007 will feature exhibits of the latest technologies and innovations in construction-related equipment, products and services from leading manufacturers around the globe. Industry educational programs and […]

Cemstone, the largest ready-mixed concrete and aggregate company in the Upper Midwest, has named Jim Galloway general manager of operations. Galloway will be responsible for the retail operations of Cemstone’s 19 contractor supply stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin. His duties will include purchasing, distribution, inventory management, merchandising, design, safety and […]

Hard Rock Tool has joined King Concepts, a manufacturer of floor surfacing machinery and dust extraction systems. Hard Rock Tool will service the West Coast. wWith more than eight locations and 10 years of experience, Hard Rock Tool shares King’s passion for innovation, customer training and quality tools. www.kingconcepts.com www.hardrocktool.com

CDCLarue Industries has been awarded a patent for an ambient air back-flushed filter vacuum, aka Pulse- Bac Technology. In addition to the patent, a registered trademark for the brand name “Pulse-Bac” was awarded. “This is what it is all about,” said vice president of CDCLarue, Chris Mc- Cutchen. “We have […]

TechFab’s C-GRID system of carbon/ epoxy-based grid reinforcements will be exhibited at the 2006 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference November 6-7 in Raleigh, N.C. C-GRID has many advantages for use in concrete countertops, including rust and bleed-through resistance, ease of handling and fabrication, increased ductility of the concrete, minimization of crack […]

Versatile Building Products has just posted a new video to its Web site, “How to Install Polyurea 5000 with a Roller and Brush.” This video shows an installer who does about 40 garage floors per week and how they roll the Clear Polyurea 5000 Topcoat. They have been able to […]

The Quikrete Companies announces a joint venture with Charah Dry Mix LLC to manufacture and distribute selected products under the Quikrete brand. Charah Dry Mix is a recent spin-off from Charah Inc., a leading ash management provider for the coal-fired electric utility industry based in Louisville, Ky. Charah Dry Mix […]