ADFIL USA Inc. has been launched by UK-based Anglo-Danish Fibre Industries Limited (ADFIL) to meet rising demand from US companies for its patented polypropylene construction fibers. The high-performance fibers are mixed with traditional concrete and used in both above and below ground projects to provide increased durability and fireresistant properties. […]

Susan Brimo-Cox, a writer for Concrete Decor and PaintPRO magazines, received nine awards in the 2004 Communications Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Press Club. Brimo-Cox received a first place award for an article on concrete countertops that appeared in the October/November 2003 issue of Concrete Decor and a third place […]

Colorado Hardscapes unveiled a completely remodeled Concrete Design Center Showroom in February for the monthly meeting of the Colorado chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Emphasizing floors and countertops, the 4000- square-foot showroom boasts new concrete floors throughout, including sections of reactive stain, concrete overlays, and imprinted […]

Sika Corp. is pleased to announce that the ICRI Board of Directors has voted unanimously to grant Tim Gillespie the position of Fellow of the International Concrete Repair Institute. Gillespie was honored for his significant contributions both to ICRI and to the concrete repair industry. The special membership classification was […]

International Surface Preparation Corp. is expanding sales of its portable surface preparation equipment in Latin American markets, including Mexico, the Caribbean, South and Central America. In other news from ISPC, the Sawtec line of surface preparation tools designed for professional contractors has been rebranded under the Blastrac name. Products include […]

Concrete artist Buddy Rhodes and decorative concrete contractor Tom Ralston have begun a new hands-on Concrete Countertop Workshop series to teach interested contractors, craftsmen and artists how to make unique cast-in-place and pre-cast countertops. Also featured will be Buddy Rhodes’ signature “hand-pressed” technique, which he uses to create an extraordinary […]

The HotBox, from Mosebach Manufacturing Company, is a durable, portable industrial heater that is ideal for plaster and concrete curing applications. Unlike fuel-powered blasters that release moisture into the air, the electric-powered HotBox delivers a dry heat. The unit’s powerful blower circulates this dry air farther and faster, servicing multiple […]

Portland Cement Association and Team Concrete have been honored with an Award of Excellence by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). “Team Concrete: Building Community” was among 12 association programs recognized in the first round of judging in the 2004 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program. Team Concrete is […]

Slide Systems Rollerbox Professional makes loading, unloading and storage virtually effortless because it rolls on rails from cab to gate and back again. With its 300- pound load capacity and stiff .090" mill-finish body construction, the Rollerbox Professional can accommodate anything that’s needed to take to the job: pipe wrenches, […]

Okon W-1 Water Repellent Sealer lessens environmental erosion like dusting, chalking, cracking and spalling. When applied as directed, Okon W-1 will not change the natural appearance of concrete, masonry, stucco or plaster and can be used under or over painted surfaces. The product is designed as a one-coat system that […]