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Mel-Dek from W.R. Meadows is a roll-type waterproofing membrane composed of a nominal 53 mil-thick layer of polymeric waterproofing membrane on a shrink-resistant, heavy-duty, 12 mil-thick polypropylene woven carrier fabric. The two components are laminated together under strictly controlled production procedures.
Rapid International, which unveiled its new Trakmix mobile concrete mixing plant, described it as the first of its kind in the market. The tracked machine was designed in response to growing demand for a mobile continuous mixing plant that provides easy transportation without the need for special transport permits.
PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) protective and marine coatings business announced that four individual coatings and primers and two combined coating-and-primer systems have been certified by NSF International for water-tank applications.
Quikrete, Pavestone and Custom Building Products team up on Home Free, FOX’s new unscripted competition series featuring couples vying to win their dream home.
Lackmond Stone, a leading distributor of professional tools and equipment, has announced the new Lackmond PRM Series Granite Turbo Blade, designed for cutting granite, marble, engineered stone and other hard natural stone.
Lackmond Stone, a leading distributor of professional tools and equipment, has announced the new Lackmond Pro Series Bridge Saw Blade. Lackmond’s new Pro Series Bridge saw blade is manufactured using the latest in diamond pattern technology, where the diamonds are arranged in a specific order resulting in consistent wear and cutting.
Global cement consumption is expected to show sustained growth in 2015, with further gains forecast for 2016, according to analysis presented in the recently-released Global Cement Report Eleventh Edition.
There is a famous paperback called “The Elements of Style” by Strunk and White. Many writers treasure it as a guide to writing clearly and succinctly while avoiding common grammatical errors. The handbook itself is a model of clarity.
Holcim Ltd and Lafarge S.A. completed their global merger on July 10 and have launched LafargeHolcim, a world leader in the building materials industry.
Clemons Concrete Coatings announced that its own cure and seal line of sealers, Super Seal, was recently tested and approved by AASHTO following the testing standards of ASTM C-309 and ASTM C-1315. By having this approval, submitting this product to your local state DOT will help streamline the process.
