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An eighth manufacturing facility has started making Reward Wall Systems insulating concrete forms (ICFs). DiversiFoam Products, based in Rockford, Minn., has been authorized to manufacture Reward’s 13-inch straight and 90-degree corner forms. The move increases Reward’s production capacity in Minnesota, the nation’s largest market for ICF construction. To learn more […]
Blastrac has named a new specialized distributor. Surface Preparation Equipment & Sales Inc., based in Denver, will serve Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, New Mexico and southern Idaho. Blastrac specialized distributors are trained in the company’s surface 10 • www.ConcreteDecor.net • Aug/Sept 2005 preparation products and offer rentals, sales and support. The […]
Degussa Admixtures Inc. has hired three professionals into its Technology Innovation and Sustainability Group. Dr. Van Bui has joined the company as Senior Scientist, responsible for overall support of engineering-related projects and expansion of technical innovation in new application technologies such as SCC and pervious concrete. Dr. Prakash Surali was […]
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) announced that Jack B. Parson Cos. is the winner of two Environmental Excellence Awards for two ready-mixed concrete plants, in West Haven, Utah, and Salt Lake City. The awards were presented at NRMCA’s annual convention, held in conjunction with the CONEXPO-CON/AGG exposition. The […]
Blastrac has released printed literature and a new DVD aimed at educating consumers about its surface preparation tools. The DVD includes two video presentations: “Solutions For Concrete Surface Preparation” and “Scraping Tools and Equipment.” It offers videos in both Spanish and English and provides an overview of the company’s Blastrac […]
One of the “Most Innovative Product” winners at this year’s World Of Concrete show in Las Vegas was Lafarge North America’s Tercem 3000. The ternary cement blend won the Expert’s Choice Award for the most innovative product in the concrete-making materials category. Lafarge Tercem 3000 is a hydraulic cement containing […]
International Surface Preparation, a global manufacturer and distributor of surface preparation and finishing equipment, supplies and services, has opened new distribution centers in Phoenix, Ariz., and Kansas City, Mo. The Phoenix location serves the area stretching from Phoenix to the West Coast. The Kansas City location serves the central part […]
Brickform-Rafco Products, a leading manufacturer of architectural decorative concrete products, has promoted Clark Branum to the position of technical manager. Branum has been with Brickform for a number of years as area manager for the Northwest and liaison to many Asian countries. He now oversees the entire technical department and will […]
Twenty-seven concrete and masonry products were honored at the third annual “Most Innovative Product” awards program, held at the 2005 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Awards were issued in 17 categories, with an Attendees’ Choice and Experts’ Choice winner in each category.
Wheelabrator PLUS Equipment Modernization Programs (EMP) help customers extend the effective life of their Wheelabrator equipment by retrofitting existing machinery with modern components. The company offers standard and custom EMP packages that are designed to increase production capacity, accommodate a changing product mix, extend service life, improve operating efficiency and […]
