The American Concrete Institute has announced that Ronald G. Burg, formerly vice president at CTLGroup, has been named executive vice president of ACI upon the retirement of William R. Tolley. Burg joined the staff of CTLGroup in 1983, where he moved up the ranks, beginning with research engineer and moving […]
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Nawkaw names sales manager
Nawkaw Corp. has named Mike Honeyman sales manager of the Southwest territory. Honeyman has worked in many capacities for Nawkaw since 1996. He has been Nawkaw’s top crew chief and, most recently, operations manager for staining, cleaning, restoration and training. Honeyman’s experience includes a number of high-profile restoration projects. ? […]
New hires at Concrete Coatings
Concrete Coatings Inc. has announced Mike Sessions as Northwestern sales manager. Sessions has more than 13 years of professional experience in sales, marketing and management. Most recently he worked as a store manager for Concrete Construction Supply in Idaho. His new responsibilities include maintaining and developing new customers in Oregon, […]
Chem Link names new regional manager
Jeff Schuette was recently named regional manager of Michigan and eastern Canada for Chem Link. He now works with Chem Link representatives in the states surrounding Michigan and eastern Canada to serve contractors and distributors in those areas. He previously worked for Chem Link’s Contractor Hot Line. Schuette owned a […]
Aztec Products hires sales manager for Canada
Aztec Products Inc. has hired Joe Gambacort as Canadian regional sales manager. Gambacort has extensive experience in the Canadian sanitation marketplace as well as the concrete grinding and polishing marketplace. He will operate out of Aztec’s new branch office in Brantford, Ontario. Aztec floor-cleaning machines are engineered for quality work […]
Sakrete Maximizer now available at Home Depot stores
Sakrete has introduced Maximizer in several Home Depot markets in the eastern United States, including in Florida, New York, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C. Maximizer is a brand of lightweight, high-yield concrete mix. It features a proprietary formula with a higher volume of cement for a more uniform mix, making […]
Online store now available for Gunite Supply
Gunite Supply & Equipment has launched the Gunite Store, an online store that allows ordering of shotcrete tools, nozzles and other accessories. The Web site allows gunite and shotcrete contractors to easily search through the catalog of tools and accessories. The Gunite Store offers a complete line of tools, parts, […]
Sakrete launches new Web site
Sakrete has launched its new Web site with improved product features and capabilities, which include product information and project “how-to” videos. A new concrete calculator is available to assist customers in selecting the right amount of company material for each specific project. ? (800) 738-1621 ? www.sakrete.com
Protecting Your Crew from Silica Dust and Lead
This column covers a topic that could determine the sustainability of your business: indoor air quality both during and after construction. Although air quality for your workers and your clients has always been your responsibility, new federal rules are making it essential.
How Concrete Contractors Handle Maintenance
Picking the right sealer. Teaching the client. Selling a plan. Contractors have several ways to make sure their projects — their calling cards — stay maintained, durable and looking great.