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Mafic USA has commenced operations at the world’s largest basalt fiber production facility in Shelby, North Carolina. It is also the first such facility in North America. Last week, the company completed the highly calibrated process of starting-up the plant’s furnace. This week, Mafic’s team began melting basalt rock and […]
In direct response to expressed industry need for building code requirements that address the unique aspects of post-tensioned concrete design, the American Concrete Institute and the Post-Tensioning Institute are pleased to announce a new, expanded partnership to increase efficiency for design of structural post-tensioned concrete structures. ACI and PTI announce […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally-proven construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Eric Pucilowski, Robert Smith and Brett Spencer to Regional Vice President of Sales, allowing each to serve their respective region with greater authority and deliver tailored customer service to their clients. Pucilowski will oversee the sales […]
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) is the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repair and restoration. ICRI announces updated educational opportunities. The important updates come by way of their Concrete Surface Repair Technician (CSRT) training program. In response to the changing needs of the concrete repair […]
When used optimally, a high-speed burnisher can be useful during many phases of a polished concrete project especially while high-speed burnishing. Most people who own a high-speed burnisher or do I speed burnishing don’t know that the back wheels that touch the floor should be in the most set-back hole. […]
Amcon Concrete Products, Cemstone Companies and TCC Materials, leaders in manufacturing professional grade construction related products and services, announce the completion of an employee-based, company-match Food Shelf Donation Program which raised over $12,000. While COVID-19 has affected many communities, helping neighbors who are experiencing hunger is now more necessary than […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently announced the addition of several new certification programs, marking a total of more than 30 certification program offerings now available. To keep pace with the growing demand for ACI-certified personnel on various concrete construction projects, the Institute has launched the ACI Certification verification app. […]
Adversity always creates its fair share of challenges for leaders. Whether or not these challenges can be dealt with successfully often depends upon how adversity is viewed. Either it is seen as a threat to overcome or as an opportunity to improve and advance. This is true everywhere but especially […]
Did you know you can earn multiple PTI Certifications in 1 week? PTI hosts events and also participates in several other industry-wide conventions annually. These events allow those in the post-tensioning industry to come together from all around the globe for the purposes of education, networking, and also presentations on […]
Justrite, a global leader in industrial safety products, announces the launch of the Portable Handwashing Station, a mobile, self-contained hand cleansing system that allows employees to effectively wash hands in any location. Mark McElhinny, the President and CEO of the Justrite Safety Group, says the Portable Handwashing Station is a […]
