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Metabo HPT recently received the distinction of “Supplier of the Decade” by Southern Carlson, The Contractor’s Choice for professional-grade tools, fasteners, job site supplies and expert service since 1947. With over 150 locations nationwide, SouthernCarlson represents the largest distribution to residential and multifamily contractors in the country selling the most […]
With the RebarConnect FIS RC II, the Fischer Group of Companies is introducing an injection mortar that makes post-installed rebar connections, safe and economical. Fischer also offers a highly reliable injection mortar with the FIS EM Plus and its new, additional European Technical Approval (ETA), which allows post installed rebar […]
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) and NEU, an ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on May 17 at ACI Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Mich. The MOU sets forth the terms and understanding between the SCA and NEU to use their individual and […]
Fischer is introducing the first universal injection mortar with an evaluated service life (ETA) of 100 years in concrete with the FIS V Plus. Its system components offer a wide range of applications. Among these is the stand-off installation system Thermax 12 and 16 to install fastenings through external thermal […]
The new Savox Noise-COM 500 products are top-of-the-line Bluetooth hearing protectors specifically designed for use in extremely harsh, noisy operations. They are suitable, for example, for use in construction, mining, or other heavy industries where using hearing protectors is vital, and the ability to communicate with clarity is of equally […]
Concrete Contractor, the nationally recognized magazine serving concrete construction professionals, reveals the winners of the 2023 Concrete Contractor Top Products Award, which recognizes the concrete industry’s best products gaining interest from end-users and concrete professionals alike. The winners were chosen by Concrete Contractor’s editorial team based on several factors, including […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) announced that they have retained Bruce Suprenant, P.E., PhD., FACI, and Bev Garnant, HACI, to develop and manage the association’s sustainability initiative. Suprenant and Garnant are ASCC’s former technical director and executive director respectively. “This initiative has two purposes,” explained Garnant. “The first […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has hired Mahmut Ekenel, PhD, PE, FACI, to support, promote, and assist in the development of certification and conformity assessment programs. Ekenel’s primary focus will be assisting NEU:An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, and NEX: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic […]
The initial April 2023 opening of the Integration Bridge (Puente de la Integracion), connecting Brazil with Paraguay, unveiled a crucial new traffic link between the two countries. The Penetron System was specified to protect the bridge’s concrete deck structures from deterioration. The Integration Bridge is the second major traffic connection […]
PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced a major expansion of its PPG Flooring concrete coatings offering. The expanded range comprises integrated systems of primers, base and topcoats for environments that require electrostatic protection, for equipment mechanical rooms and for applications where a combination of high performance and ultra-fast return to service is […]
