While in the course of business these days, you will sometimes be asked to travel outside the United States to do decorative concrete work. The pitfalls are many, but the windfalls can be huge.
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Delmhorst Instrument updates website
Delmhorst Instrument Co. has launched a newly redesigned website. The updated user interface allows for quick and easy navigation to information on the company’s full line of moisture meters and accessories. Other improvements include the addition of products not found on their previous site, an integrated search feature and links […]
ACI Foundation honors researchers
The ACI Foundation honored three individuals with awards during the ACI Fall 2011 Convention. Michael E. Kreger was awarded the ACI Foundation Concrete Research Council Arthur J. Boase Award, which recognizes outstanding activities and achievements in the reinforced concrete field. Adam Neville was awarded the ACI Foundation Concrete Research Council […]
Concrete Bar Top at Contemporary Restaurant
The District is a restaurant specializing in contemporary American cuisine. It is a venue that proudly supports local agriculture and sustainable, local fishing practices. It only made sense to include as one of its focal points a concrete countertop made from local natural resources to complement its overall ambiance.
EDCO now offers QR codes
EDCO now connects with customers using quick response codes. The company has incorporated the codes into its print advertising and trade show displays, and it will soon place them on machines. The codes on EDCO machines will allow scanners to instantly access training videos, parts breakdowns, manuals and other helpful […]
Moisture guidelines gathered online
RHSpec.com has assembled a moisture content information resource that includes more than 120 major manufacturers’ specifications for flooring products. Through a list of live-link references, you can instantly find each manufacturer’s site for more information about their acceptable moisture content guidelines. RHSpec.com also offers a variety of additional resources related […]
Rockwood plans iron-oxide pigment plant
Rockwood Holdings Inc. announced that its Color Pigments and Services business will build an advanced technology production facility in Augusta, Ga., for the synthesis of iron oxide pigments. This $115 million investment will result in the first new iron-oxide pigment production plant in the United States in nearly 35 years. […]
Kansas City group names top concrete projects
The Concrete Promotional Group, a nonprofit trade association representing the concrete industry in the greater Kansas City area, has selected the winners of its annual Excellence in Concrete Awards. Several categories focused on decorative applications. The winners are: Decorative Commercial: Johnny’s Tavern in Overland Park, Kan. Work was done by […]
Polished Concrete Wows Museum Goers
In Southern California, grinding and polishing concrete that was placed 20 or 30 years ago is fairly common. However, burnishing concrete that’s more than a century old is a rare task for any contractor.
Decorative Concrete Installed at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum in Colorado
Decorative concrete played a role in the construction of a Native American landmark in Ignacio, Colo., that drew hundreds to its opening ceremony in May.
