Jon-Don, a leading supplier of equipment, consumables, and know-how to specialty contractors, is proud to introduce the Aero Tech Stainless Steel Direct Drive System (DDS) truck mount to its comprehensive line of truck mount extraction equipment. The DDS is not your average truck mount. Made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, this […]
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Pricing for profit –
You get what you negotiate
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” This is very insightful and still holds true today, maybe more than ever. A relentless search for lower cost is par for the course among owners and general contractors, and […]
FPT Industrial North America Expands Distribution Partnership in the Great Lakes Region
FTP Industrial expands distribution partnership with Stauffer Diesel. The partnership expands FPT Industrial’s distributor network in the Great Lakes region. “We are excited to welcome Stauffer Diesel to our distributor family,” said Braden Cammauf, Head of Commercial Operations for FPT Industrial North America. “We are strongly expanding our distributor network […]
Rodda Paint Company Introduces: New SharkSkin Primer/Sealer
Rodda Paint Company, the largest family-owned paint manufacturer in the Northwest, announces the release of SharkSkin Primer/Sealer. SharkSkin Primer/Seamer is a new flexible, semi-elastomeric, acrylic water-based Primer/Sealer designed to stabilize surfaces and increase the adhesion of solid top coats, such as SharkSkin Solid Hide stain. SharkSkin Primer/Sealer promotes adhesion to […]
Demystifying Curing:
Concrete Can be Successfully
Cured via Several Methods
Concrete is one of the most durable building materials on the market. However, there are many factors that come into play when maximizing concrete’s strength and longevity. In fact, the steps taken after pouring the concrete have just as much impact on its durability as the concrete mix design and […]
Summary:
There are 3 Types of Polished Concrete
From the last three tips, you’ve learned there are three types of polished concrete with specific differences. For this tip, I’m consolidating the items into an easy-to-read summary. This can be something you can give to your sales team or use as a reference with clients. You can also share […]
Top Gun of Virginia Inc Achieved ASA Qualified Shotcrete Contractor
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is proud to announce that Dick Frederick (Top Gun of Virginia Inc) has been named an ASA Qualified Shotcrete Contractor. ASA’s program recognizes shotcrete contractors who have shown by their company resources and past performance, a proven commitment to quality shotcrete placement. Quality, durable shotcrete […]
RealShield Face Covering Earns ANSI Certification and CPSIA Compliance
RealShield by Racing Optics Inc., a premium face covering made in the USA, is certified by both the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and deemed compliant by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), making it the safest face shield on the market. While ANSI standards are what Federal OSHA refers to as […]
Concrete is a Hit at the
New Texas Rangers Ballfield
Work on Globe Life Field — the Texas Rangers’ brand-new retractable-roof baseball ballpark in Arlington, Texas — was nearing completion when BEAM Concrete Construction, the decorative concrete subcontractor, hit a snag, color-matching concrete. Try as it might, the company couldn’t produce integrally colored concrete that would match the expanse placed […]
Strategic Leadership Moves at Barry-Wehmiller
Strategic leadership moves at Barry-Wehmiller set the organization up for planned growth while strengthening culture. Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. has promoted Kyle Chapman to President. He joins his father, CEO and Board Chairman Robert Chapman, in leadership of the 135-year-old, $3 billion-plus global manufacturing and engineering solutions firm. As Kyle steps […]