Precast Specialties Corp. is pleased to announce that Brandon Duffel has accepted the position of senior project manager. Brandon’s responsibilities will include managing and supporting projects for Precast Specialties Corp.’s rapidly growing Architectural Group. Duffel brings many years of experience and a proven track record as a project engineer and […]
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Dean Jarmusch joins Westcoat as national sales manager
Westcoat is pleased to announce the hiring of Dean Jarmusch as national sales manager. Jarmusch touts over 25 years of sales experience in the flooring and construction industry. Previously, as principle partner at Architectural Design Options, Jarmusch worked with a variety of manufacturers to develop sales within the architectural and […]
Resurfacing mix from TruCrete
TruCrete Surfacing Systems LLC has released truHybrid concrete resurfacing mix, a polymer-modified cementitious mix. TruHybrid allows the contractor to create a multitude of textures and applications with just one product. The coverage rate for a skimcoat is about 300 square feet per bag, and it can be applied from 1 […]
Cleaner removes rust, battery acid
Front 9 Restoration has developed F9 BARC (Battery Acid Restoration Cleaner) for effective concrete cleaning. F9 BARC quickly removes orange battery acid staining, fertilizer staining and rust from concrete. It is biodegradable and nonabrasive, contains no hydrochloric acid and restores concrete to its natural bright gray color. Product application is […]
Superabrasive Introduces a New Line of Polishers
Superabrasive Inc. is introducing its newest line of Lavina machines: the Lavina S series, which features forced belt-driven planetary movement. The new Lavina S machines are available as 20-, 25-, 30- and 32-inch electric models, as well as 25- and 30-inch propane models. “One advantage of our Lavina S machines […]
J.C. Penney, Concrete Product Makers Join Forces to Launch Remodels
When word hit the street that J.C. Penney Co. would ask concrete polishing contractors to help renovate its department stores across the country as part of a master plan to reinvent the chain, the news was well-received by manufacturers and suppliers of architectural and polished concrete materials.
White Concrete Poses Particular Challenges for Installers
The biggest issue contractors confronted during J.C. Penney Co.’s Wave 2 of renovations in August concerned the whiteness of the Izod shops’ burnished floors.
2013 Concrete Decor Show registration is open … save up to 40 percent until Jan. 15
Attendee registration is now open for the 2013 Concrete Decor Show in Charlotte, N.C., March 11-15, 2013. The Concrete Decor Show is the only trade show dedicated exclusively to decorative concrete. Learn more from our numerous seminars and presentations taught by concrete industry experts. Do more by gaining practical experience in our […]
Bronze brackets from Federal Brace
Federal Brace is now offering antique bronze as a new finish in their line of steel and stainless steel countertop support brackets. ? (877) 353-8899 www.federalbrace.com
Referral service from SSI
SSI (Silicone Specialties Inc.) has launched Bidcrete.com, which provides a free referral service to homeowners, business owners, or anyone who needs a decorative concrete contractor. Bidcrete.com services do not require a monthly or yearly subscription, nor do they charge contractors referral fees. Currently the service covers contractors in Texas, Louisiana […]