Carlisle Construction Materials, a manufacturer of commercial and residential construction products, announces the promotion of Pat McGrady to president of Insulfoam, an operating division of CCM. McGrady will be responsible for expanding Insulfoam’s market share in the expanded polystyrene marketplace, focusing primarily on the roofing, below-grade and belowslab insulation markets […]

The American Concrete Institute will offer six educational seminars this spring to help concrete professionals keep up to date on concrete construction and technology. Attendees can earn Continuing Education Units by participating in any of the seminars, which will be presented in locations all over the country. This spring’s seminar […]

Insulfoam, manufacturer of block-molded expanded polystyrene insulation, recently promoted Rich Holen to the position of strategic business development manager. Holen will be responsible for maintaining and expanding Insulfoam’s national markets, focusing on retail, commercial roofing and belowgrade insulation opportunities. He will also work closely with Insulfoam’s sales and product management […]

Sherwin- Williams has introduced a fine-texture version of its noprimer Loxon XP masonry coating that will better cover surface imperfections. Loxon XP can be applied to fresh concrete and masonry less than 28 days old and cures more quickly than standard coatings, so construction schedules can be accelerated. Designed for […]

Sto Corp. has introduced the StoSet 9000 Waste Solidifier, a drypowder product used to solidify liquid waste materials in the original bucket, allowing for environmentally friendly disposal. Approximately one quart (1.3 pounds) of StoSet 9000 will solidify a 5- gallon pail of Sto Corp. product within seconds. StoSet 9000 Waste […]

Amano Pioneer Eclipse Corp. announces the formation of its new PowerStar Division. Focused on the complete care of concrete and stone surfaces, PowerStar offers affordable, fully integrated system solutions that do not need electrical cords or generators. The comprehensive line of products includes durable, versatile, high-performance propane grinding and polishing […]

Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Inc. has introduced Barritech VP, a fluid-applied, vapor-permeable membrane air barrier. Barritech VP provides a continuous, monolithic air and water barrier, which enables improved building-energy efficiency, indoor comfort and building envelope durability. The molecular structure of Barritech VP allows passage of moisture vapor while eliminating the […]

New from SPE-USA, the DFG 700 grinder has triple grinding heads. Each of them turn independently on a heavyduty drive plate, offering a 26-inch working width and eliminating swirl marks that may be left by traditional grinding methods. The machine is very versatile, offering a wide range of grinding and […]

VIC International has introduced Bellatrix, a premium concrete-floor enhancer designed to protect against nearly all contaminants, particularly in the food industry. Bellatrix, a water-based, synthetic polymer concrete floor enhancer, is another VIC International-distributed product that comes out of a partnership with W.R. Meadows. It contains a proprietary stain-blocking additive that […]