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ACI Foundation is Now Accepting Fellowship and Scholarship Applications

The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for its 2020-2021 fellowships and scholarships. A recent addition to the available fellowships is the ACI Middle Eastern Fellowship—specifically for graduate students studying in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Application details for all fellowships and scholarships are available at acifoundation.org/scholarships.

Eliminate Damage to Wedge Anchors During Installation

Damaging the threads on a wedge anchor during installation is a common cause of escalating costs and diminishing longevity of applications. Care must be taken not to damage the threads during installation. Awareness of several basic practices will result in protecting the wedge anchor threads, which will increase cost effectiveness on the job site.

Synthetic Latex Polymers Markets Will See Changes in China, India, and North America, According to Kline

Despite China’s economic slowdown, consumption of synthetic latex polymers in the country is expected to exceed that of North America by 2023. Meanwhile, India only holds a 5.2% share of global consumption in 2018, but it is the fastest-growing market for SLP globally, finds a just-released report covering the SLP markets of China, India, and North America. To learn key insights, register for an upcoming webinar.  

ACI Certification Verify App Now Available for Download

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released its new ACI Certification Verify app.  The app allows users to quickly and easily verify the status of ACI-certified individuals through three search options: (1) verify an individual’s certification ID number, (2) search by an individual’s name, and (3) find the total number of ACI-certified individuals in an area. 

MAPEI donates product and volunteers for Project Vegas

Mapei has partnered with the charity organization AEC Cares for “ProjectVegas,” donating time and materials in order to improve conditions at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rescue Mission is composed of a campus that takes up two city blocks in downtown Las Vegas and provides beds, clothing, and recovery programs, as well as an estimated 30,000 meals to hundreds of men, women and children per month.

Brokk Appoints First Business Development Manager

Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, appoints Jeff Keeling as its first business development manager. Keeling transitioned from the role of Brokk’s midwestern regional sales manager to the new position earlier this year. He works closely with regional sales managers to develop and grow the Brokk brand in key segments across the United States and Canada. He is also responsible for educational initiatives aimed at helping customers maximize their Brokk machines’ potential.