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Maxwell Systems Inc. has released Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX version 2.6, which offers new capabilities to help earthwork, site-work and excavation contractors more quickly and accurately manage takeoff and delivers a new module to help construction and service contractors manage inventory. The company has also released Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX Mobile Connect, […]
Stonhard is a leader in manufacturing and installing high-performance flooring. Stonhard redesigns website and recently launched its redesign. The new site sports a clean, easy to navigate format. On the website, you will find product information, technical details and finished photos. Also available on the website are case histories, company […]
Aztec Products Inc. has hired Glenn Krewson as Southeast regional sales manager. Krewson has experience in growing sales regions and increasing market penetration for small companies as well as Fortune 100 companies. www.aztecproducts.com
NewLook International Inc. has hired Kim Andres to support and manage the northern Florida market. Andres’ territory includes Tallahassee, Orlando and the Tampa Bay area. His background is primarily in the polishing and concrete staining subsegments of the decorative concrete industry. www.getnewlook.com
Mi-T-M Corp., manufacturer of hotand cold-water pressure washers, air compressors, generators, portable heaters, wet/dry vacuums, job-site boxes and water treatment systems, has appointed Essex Silver Line Sales West as its new Rental Rep Group in the Northwest. The company will cover the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. […]
In this industry we’ve all seen our share of old and faded colored concrete that has been bleached out by the elements and is in need of some type of color fix or restoration. That was the condition of the existing stamped concrete at Diablo Grande Golf Course & Country Club, near Patterson, Calif.
Coloring concrete isn’t just a matter of choosing pigment, sand and cement. How your concrete is finished will alter its color too.
Membership in an industry association or society offers numerous opportunities for education, peer networking, and accessing a wealth of information that helps us grow professionally. There are several organizations that support concrete contractors and concrete construction.
The introduction of dye into the polished concrete industry has expanded the market enormously. The business is brimming with potential. However, we still face the significant hurdle of maintaining the integrity of an exposed concrete polished floor while protecting the dye in it against staining and moisture travel.
The best training and the best products mean nothing if we can’t find projects to prove our talent, right? I’m not going to sugarcoat our plight – I have been peddling decorative concrete for nearly 20 years and have never seen as many challenges as the ones we face today. Having said that, my goal is to have the best year possible, and I’m going to let you in on a secret as to how this will be done.
