A statement from the former national sales manager of QC On Feb. 25, 2009, QC Construction Products closed its doors, ceasing manufacturing and sales operations in the United States after 17 years. QC is the latest victim of a poor national economy that has been especially hard on the construction […]

CoolStain’s formula incorporates infrared reflective pigment technologies to minimize heat build in objects exposed to sunlight. Offered by NewLook International, CoolStain is ideal for pool decks, patios and sidewalks, city parks, aquatic areas, and other locations where the hot summer sun beats down on concrete. CoolStain is able to reduce […]

Christopher Palumbo, P.E., has been appointed to the position of vice president of business development for precast company Tindall Corp. Palumbo will work closely with senior management and technical and sales representatives to help acquire major projects throughout the United States. He has 32 years of experience in the design-build […]

Eco-Joint is a new multipurpose expansion-joint filler from W.R. Meadows. The product is composed of 100 percent recycled synthetic rubber. It is flexible, lightweight, chemical-resistant, and UV-stable. Eco-Joint is compatible with most currently available coldapplied sealants. It will not deform, twist, or break with normal on-the-job handling. Eco-Joint is suitable […]

Ardex Engineered Cements has promoted Jesse David to vice-president and general manager. He previously served as the vice president of sales for Ardex. David brings to the position more than 19 years of experience gained at Ardex and a European flooring manufacturer. David will maintain his direction over sales while […]

E.T. Horn Co., a distributor, manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has promoted Bob Ahn to president of the Industrial Groups and Vince Anderson to vice president of the Coatings and Building Materials Group. Ahn was previously vice president of sales for the Coatings and Buildings Materials Group, […]

Artisan Precast, a leader in the field of precast concrete fencing, has introduced ChiselCrete, designed to simulate dry-stack stone walls. Combining the strength and durability of precast concrete with the texture and look of hand-laid stone, ChiselCrete is the latest precast concrete product in Artisan Precast’s lineup. ChiselCrete has all […]

Sto Corp., a leader in cladding, coating, and restoration systems, has named Christopher M. Thomas as its new chief financial officer. Thomas has more than 13 years of domestic and international experience in all aspects of corporate finance and accounting. He is a certified public accountant and a certified mergers […]

Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products has released new products designed to further adapt glassfi ber reinforced concrete technology to concrete countertops. The new offerings include Alkali Resistant (AR) Glass Fibers, Polymer Curing Compound, Plasticizer/Liquid Water Reducer and an ARCoated Glass Fiber Scrim. These products help increase strength and crack resistance for […]

Quikrete Companies has announced the release of several new products for 2009. Among them are a green concrete mix and a countertop mix that allows for a reduction in form-stripping time. Suitable for general concrete work, Quikrete Green Concrete Mix consists of a blended concrete mix containing 50 percent recycled […]