Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched a prize promotion for its U.S. and Canadian customers (excluding Quebec) to celebrate the launch of Spectralock 1, the industry’s first pre-mixed, stain-proof grout with true epoxy performance. Now through the end of Dec. 2020, […]
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Res-Tek Inc. Announces Res-Cleanse Hand Sanitizer
Resinous flooring manufacturer Res-Tek Inc. announced the immediate availability of its new product, Res-Cleanse hand sanitizer, to help in the fight against COVID-19. Res-Tek’s U.S. facility in Cartersville, Georgia is producing Res-Cleanse hand sanitizer. They are using an FDA approved formula in accordance with World Health Organization guidelines. Res-Tek, Inc. […]
Industrial Caulk and Seal Safety Department Releases COVID-19 EPR Plan
As critical and non-critical construction sites continue to open throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, Industrial Caulk and Seal has created a Covid-19 Exposure, Prevention and Response plan to keep employees and job sites safe in the current pandemic. “Employee and job site safety have always been a critical part of […]
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Announces New Northeast Region Manager
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Shergalis, PE, as its new Northeast Region Manager on June 10, 2020. Matthew has a decade of engineering and architect/engineer/contractor marketing experience, which includes a strong emphasis on business development. With his office located in Indianapolis, Shergalis will utilize his […]
Lehigh Cement is First in North America with Cement EPDs Developed Using the New PCR
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Lehigh Cement operations have published the first cement plant-product specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). These also utilize the new North American Product Category Rule (PCR). These EPDs, published on June 1, 2020, clearly show the immediate Global Warming Potential (GWP) in […]
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What Concrete Contractors Should Know About Crystalline Silica
Crystalline silica refers to a naturally occurring class of minerals found in a wide variety of rock. This mineral occurs naturally in virtually all sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks including granodiorites, rhyolites and granites. Its most common form is quartz, which is the second most abundant mineral harvested from the […]
Fenix Group and ChemSystems Partner in the Construction, Concrete and Decorative Industries
Fenix Group, and ChemSystems Inc., announce a strategic alliance. The goal will be to leverage technology, manufacturing footprint and product offerings to the benefit of each company and their customers. As part of this alliance, Chris Sullivan will join Fenix Group as VP of Sales for their Construction, Concrete and […]
As COVID-19 Drags On, Equipment Manufacturers Continue to Face Significant Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on an industry that represents 12 percent of the U.S. manufacturing sector, according to a new survey released today by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). While equipment manufacturers are adjusting to the changing economic conditions, three quarters of U.S. equipment manufacturers […]
Rapid Recovery Awareness Campaign Launched by Laticrete
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched the Rapid Recovery Awareness Campaign. This is a new awareness campaign to combat the tightening timelines of a construction market working toward recovery. Through a focused effort toward educating installers and contractors on a broad […]
Sakrete Estimating App Makes Estimating Concrete Jobs Easier
Working with concrete can create a bit of anxiety, no matter how big or small the job—whether you’re placing a slab, leveling out a space for a patio or setting posts. The first and most important step for any concrete project is to work out the volume of concrete needed. […]