U.S. Concrete Inc. announced today that it has signed license agreements with major ready mix concrete producers to manufacture its proprietary technology, Aridus Rapid Drying Concrete. Aridusis the first ready-mix concrete solution for preventing floor covering failures that result from excess moister vapor in concrete slabs, an industry-wide problem that cost millions of dollars annually in damage, downtime, repair and replacement.
The licensees include Stoneway Concrete Inc., Prairie Materials, Cemstone, Irving Materials Inc., Bayou Concrete, and MMC Materials Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, the licensed ready mix concrete producers are granted the right to utilize Aridus mix designs and access to all support materials to manufacture Aridus at the their licensed facilities. The agreement also includes the exclusive right to market and sell Aridusin selective locations.
“The expansion of our Aridus supplier base through this distinctive group of companies is a great milestone for us to leverage our innovative product solutions, research and development, and quality principles,” said William Sandbrook, president and chief executiveoOfficer of U.S Concrete Inc. “We consider this collaboration an advantage for U.S. Concrete to gain access to an extensive national supplier network for Aridus, an expansion of existing business capabilities for our partner companies, as well as an opportunity to continue to bring the latest innovations to the construction industry."
