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Publisher’s Letter January 2018

Blog Vol. 18 No. 1 - January 2018 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

2018 kicks off Concrete Decor’s 18th year. Wow, how time flies!

How to Safely Clean and Restore Modern Hard Surfaces

Blog Concrete Maintenance by Eric Schnaible Comments are Disabled

Pressure or power washing has traditionally been used as the standard to clean and maintain exterior hard surfaces or hardscaping. This cleaning process has rendered acceptable results for years because the standard surface to be cleaned was a basic flat concrete finish without color.

February/March 2019 Publisher’s Letter

Blog Vol. 19 No. 2 - February/March 2019 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

If you attended the 2019 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, I hope you took the time to visit Decorative Concrete LIVE! This is the third year Concrete Decor has hosted this outdoor event. Based on the response from attendees, it’s one of the top attractions on their list. A […]

April 2019 Letter from the Publisher

Blog Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

We’re truly excited to announce Concrete Decor magazine’s new online Marketplace. What makes this shopping platform so amazing is that it comprises companies nationwide you likely know and trust. The Concrete Decor Marketplace at store.concretedecor.net helps you find exactly what you need — fast!

Publisher’s Letter – July 2019

Blog Vol. 19 No. 5 - July 2019 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

These are exciting times in the life of the decorative concrete industry. The economy is strong and job opportunities are abundant. Because decorative concrete includes applications for both new and existing concrete — in addition to applications that constantly challenge traditional building solutions — there are no less than a […]

Finding Success within the Decorative Concrete Industry

Blog Events & Recognition Vol. 19 No. 6 - August/September 2019 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

A few years back, L.M. Scofield celebrated its 100th anniversary. Next January, Sundek will celebrate 50 years, and Concrete Decor is about to hit its 20-year mark. While there are numerous other companies worth noting, these benchmarks convey success within our decorative concrete industry. Ten years ago the Concrete Decor Show was […]

Concrete Decor Virtual Magazine Gets a New Look

Blog Vol. 19 No. 7 - October 2019 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

If you’re a Concrete Decor Virtual Magazine subscriber, you’ll receive an entirely new online version of the magazine this month. We’re really pumped about the new online magazine because it creates an improved reader experience, one that complements the printed version. In fact, in some ways, it’s even better! The […]

Investing in Industry Events

Blog Vol. 19 No. 8 - November/December 2019 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

I love when our house is full of family and friends. My wife, Sheri, on the other hand, tends to be a little apprehensive about preparations because there are so many things to do before guests arrive. I know there are things to do ahead of time, but I’m more […]

Ongoing Communication as a Marketing Strategy – Publisher’s Letter – January 2020

Blog Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

In a marketing book I recently read, ongoing communication about the value of a product is essential in effective marketing. This communication tells people why your product should be chosen over another. Another important aspect of effective marketing is asking customers what they like about your product, so you can […]

Job Site Safety Is My Priority

Blog Safety by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

Job Site Safety is My Priority. That’s what we have printed on the T-shirts we are giving away at our booth inside the Decorative Concrete LIVE! arena during the World of Concrete in Las Vegas Jan. 17-20.