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Phil King joins Penetron USA as the acount manager for the Pacific Northwest region. This region, they believe, is a burgeoning market for Penetron crystalline technology. As the Penetron account manager for the Pacific Northwest Region, Phil is the main Penetron contact for project owners/developers. He is also the main […]
In Mid-September 2020 Industrial Caulk and Seal called a meeting of all critical employees. This meeting was to address ongoing teamwork and communication issues. These issues have grown company wide as a result of both ICS’s unprecedented growth and a world that is changing due to the COVID pandemic. “COVID […]
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced its 2020 award winners for excellence in community relations and environmental performance. Four LafargeHolcim facilities recognized in the US. Those receiving awards, include: Freedom Sand and Gravel (NY): Gold award for environmental excellence. Marblehead Quarry (OH): Gold award for environmental excellence […]
Concrete and real wood don’t usually mix well when used together in a design because of wood’s inherent shrinking characteristics. However, wood-look concrete designs can be a winning combination in a variety of ways. Park perks Contractor and regular Concrete Decor contributor Karen Keyes recently wrote about how more and […]
Thomas Glenn receives Gaining Strength Award from ASCC. Gregory Construction’s Thomas Glenn is the newest recipient of the American Society of Concrete Contractor’s Gaining Strength Award. The Gaining Strength Award, presented by the ASCC’s Emerging Leaders Committee, acknowledges up and coming individuals within member companies who go above and beyond […]
Edgework for polished concrete can be difficult to perform. Even with best practices, the edges many times won’t look like the rest of the floor. There are many variables in concrete construction you can’t control. Variables such as whether the walls are built before or after the pour, whether the […]
Jeff Ward has been named CEO of PSG, the world’s largest independent height safety product development, manufacturing and training company. Previously, Ward was president of the company’s international operations. He has spent the last 20 years in various marketing, sales, operations, and general management roles. All of these roles were […]
Bostik, part of the French group Arkema, acquires the Italian company, Ideal Work, a European leader in decorative surfaces. Ideal Work supplies its products to preeminent architectural projects across the world including: Prada Foundation (Milan), UCCA Dune Art Museum (Beijing), Messner Mountain Museum (Bolzano, Italy), Kanaal Apartments (Antwerp), Silo Apartments […]
Integral dx (IDX) is continuing the Schwing legacy. Effective immediately, IDX acquires Schwing concrete truck mixer product line in the USA and Canada. They will also serve as support for parts and service for all existing Schwing Concrete Truck Mixers. Bill Murray, CEO of Schwing America Inc. commented: “Schwing America […]
Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional power tools and accessories, is pleased to announce the 18V X2 (36V) LXT Brushless 9” Power Cutter. It has the power to cut through concrete, masonry, and metal materials with all the benefits and convenience of cordless operation. The power cutter is […]
