Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced the Pro-Mix Station, a mobile pourable cart that helps eliminate harmful dust and provides combined batch consistency for efficient self-leveling underlayment, overlayment and epoxy projects. You can use the Pro-Mix Station with a wide array […]
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Construction Materials Industry Faces Opportunities and Challenges
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 520 attendees to its 68th Annual Meeting June 15-17 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Highlights included presentations by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and FMI Capital Advisors, helping TACA member companies […]
K 1 PACE by Husqvarna Receives Prestigious Red Dot Award 2022
Husqvarna K 1 PACE high-performance battery power cutter wins the Red Dot Award 2022 for high design quality in the Product Design category. The Red Dot Design award is one of the biggest design competitions in the world. With the recent introduction of K 1 PACE battery power cutter, Husqvarna […]
Jack Thomas Announced as Fenix Group’s New General Manager
Fenix Group (“Fenix”) is pleased to announce Jack Thomas, the current Vice President of Business Development for its Concrete Construction Division (CCD) has accepted a new position as General Manager of its SureCrete manufacturing facility. Effective July 1st, Jack will assume the role of overseeing and leading all operations at […]
Michael C. Liptak, Co-Founder of ALL, Dies at 91
The principal architect of the heavy lift equipment rental category and driving force behind The ALL Family of Companies has passed away. Michael C. Liptak was 91. Together with his wife, Marvine, and brothers Lawrence and Jake, Michael founded ALL Erection & Crane Rental in Cleveland, Ohio, with just a […]
Husqvarna Construction launches first wave of rebranded Blastrac and Diamatic surface
Husqvarna Construction launches the first wave of its recently rebranded Blastrac and Diamatic surface preparation product range. As of June 17, the fully integrated offering including floor scrapers, shavers, scarifiers and floor grinders is available to order in the United States and Canada. With the first wave of rebranded Blastrac […]
Penetron Expands Sales & Technical Support Team
On May 16th, 2022, Penetron USA announced the appointment of Matt Martinez as Account Manager for the Southern USA region. This latest appointment is a further step in the ongoing expansion of the Penetron Technical and Customer Support team, with a focus on the Southern region of the USA, a […]
San Antonio Apartment Hotel Specifies Penetron to Protect Concrete from High Groundwater Levels
The June 2022 inauguration of the stayAPT Suites San Antonio-Randolph in Selma, Texas, is the latest opening for this rapidly expanding hospitality chain. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect key below-grade concrete structures. The stayAPT Suites are a unique apartment-style hotel specifically designed to […]
Seven Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat
Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, construction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due […]
Tri-Lite Rapid, a High-Performance, Tri-Purpose Adhesive Mortar by Laticrete
Laticrete is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry. Recently, the company has launched Tri-Lite Rapid. This product is a high-performance rapid adhesive mortar that meets ANSI A118.15. Additionally, it contains no respirable crystalline silica levels that exceed the OSHA action level*. Tri-Lite Rapid is […]