Cemstone is the Central Regional winner of the 2018 NRMCA Commitment to Environmental Excellence Award

New Hampton Metal Fabrication LLC (NHMF), an Afinitas company, is excited to announce a combination with the Spillman Company, a leading designer and manufacturer of custom wet-cast concrete forms. The company is also a provider of precast accessories relating to plastic spacers, magnetic products and automation solutions. This transaction strengthens and expands NHMF’s product portfolio for the wet-cast concrete industry.

The North American Concrete Alliance (NACA), a coalition of 12 national concrete and cement associations, commended Congress for passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), along with the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA). This legislation included many federal policy priorities supported by the cement and concrete industries, which collectively employ 600,000 Americans and contribute more than $100 billion each year to the U.S. economy.

According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Polymer Concrete Market size is forecast to exceed USD 600 million by 2025.

Cemstone, the upper Midwest’s leader in high performance concrete, has been chosen as a recipient of the 2018 National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s “Producer Excellence in Quality Award. This is the eighth year in a row that Cemstone has received this award.

In South Birmingham’s Lakeview District, a massive fire destroyed an apartment complex under construction and sent a brave firefighter to the hospital, suffering a broken leg and two broken ankles. Fire officials responded to the fire just after midnight on Friday to the wood-framed structure that lacked windows and doors, which contributed to the fire’s rapid spread.

The Safety and Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, is pleased to announce that Tim Manherz, senior vice president of operations, TAS Commercial Concrete, Houston, TX, is this year’s recipient of the ASCC Member Owner Safety Award, presented September 20 at the association’s Annual Conference in Charlotte.

Two respected names are coming together, as NuTrend Disposables announces its merger with Adenna. The merger is effective immediately; however, the coalescing of business practice and consolidation of enterprise is ongoing. The new entity will operate under the single name, Adenna, and the new company will be represented by a new logo fused from elements of each of the previous marks, giving the brand a fresh new look while preserving the legacy of each of these great organizations.

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their 2019 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m.

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which includes provisions supported by the cement industry. PCA urged the U.S. Senate to pass the bill before FAA authorization expires on September 30th.