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Hyde Tools has launched a new digital destination that marries a robust new website, a YouTube channel and an online digital catalog featuring more than 750 Hyde products. In addition to new product showcases, the website features industry news feeds, how-to instructions, video and materials calculators for specific jobs, and […]
The board of directors of Lafarge North America Inc. has appointed John Stull as Lafarge’s senior leader for all aggregate, cement and concrete operations in the United States. This appointment, which brings these Lafarge business lines in the U.S. together under a single leader, will further the company’s customer focus […]
Here’s a press release we got yesterday from Tommy T. Cook updating us on the status of his new Gnomeinator pump, which he’s rolling out this year. "Gnomeadic Arts has announced the highly anticipated limited edition release of the Gnomeinator GFRC 2000 Pump (G2). According to Gnomeadic Arts President, Tommy […]
As the popularity of metallic floors blossoms, more and more installers are beginning to buy their metallic pigments directly from other sources to save some money and several companies have added metallic pigment products to their lineup.
Pervious Plus Inc. has announced that Steve Palmer has joined its team as the company’s new vice president of marketing and sales. He will further develop a growing portfolio of regional and national accounts. www.perviousplus.com
Cheng Concrete has announced the winners of its 2012 Circle of Distinction Design Challenge, honoring design and craftsmanship in cast decorative concrete created by members of the Cheng Concrete Exchange.
East Coast met West Coast and “old school” joined up with state-of-the-art hardscape concrete work at an award-winning residential project in Andover, Mass. The three-level backyard spread, including patio, pool, fire pit and surrounding walls, earned project owner New England Hardscapes, of Acton, Mass., an ASCC design award.
Concrete tables and countertops are held to a higher standard of appearance, feel and performance than floors and walls. And the final element of the finished piece — the interface between the concrete and the customer — is the coating.
Curiosity: Stay eternally curious about better methods, collaborative opportunities and advances in sustainability.
Artistry: Remember that concrete is an artisan’s canvas.
Innovation: Employ state-of-the-art techniques to achieve a very dense and reliable concrete product.
Making sales is arguably the most fundamental function of business. Maintaining an effective and relevant sales strategy is absolutely critical since it directly impacts your top-line (gross sales) growth more than any other function. Here are seven actions you can implement today to win more decorative concrete jobs and increase sales.
