After its formation in 2004, ASTM Subcommittee C09.48, on the Performance of Cementitious Materials and Admixture Combinations, has just released its first standard: C 1679, Practice for Measuring Hydration Kinetics of Hydraulic Cementitious Mixtures Using Isothermal Calorimetry. Subcommittee C09.48 was formed to set industry standards for concrete mixtures (as opposed […]

ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates has named Anthony Fiorato as its new chairman. Fiorato is senior consultant and nonexecutive chairman of the board of CTLGroup in Skokie, Ill., which provides engineering, scientific and testing services to the construction and related industries. ASTM Committee C09 consists of […]

Diteq Diamond Tools & Equipment has announced the appointment of Mike Orzechowski to the position of engineering manager. Over his 20-year engineering career, Orzechowski held the position of Engineering Manager for Equipment Development Co. (EDCO), and was a principal in an automation equipment design and manufacturing business. Since 2004, Orzechowski […]

Amano Pioneer Eclipse Corp. has announced its new PowerStar Division, a comprehensive product line for the care of concrete and stone surfaces from start to finish. PowerStar offers fully integrated systems solutions without the need for electrical cords or generators. The product line includes durable, versatile, high-performance propane grinding and […]

Dur-A-Flex has announced plans to expand its traditional Road Show training platform to include a greater training curriculum that will be offered in module format. The new program will enhance Dur-A-Flex’s successful Road Show platform by focusing on issues such as: Strategic job costing, sales training, market development strategic planning, […]

Tindall Corp., a leader in the design and manufacture of precast, prestressed concrete framing systems, is pleased to announce the construction of its new Texas Division concrete plant in San Antonio. Permitting procedures are under way through a locally hired project manager, and construction began in February 2008. The 114,000-square-foot […]

Sika AG has announced that its United States subsidiary, Sika Corp., has acquired the commercial and industrial polymer flooring business of Valspar Corp. Already a market leader in construction chemicals, including adhesives and sealants, concrete admixtures, and repair and strengthening products, Sika expects that this acquisition will further strengthen its […]

Artist Robin Vella, his crew of designers, Spec West employees and industry insiders gathered with Estrella Shorey Feb. 19, 2008, at Spec West’s Rancho Cordova location for the unveiling of a decorative concrete bench honoring Bill Shorey, “The Color Man,” who passed away early last year. Bill Shorey worked as […]

Elotex, a business unit of National Starch and Chemical Co., has introduced Elotex ERA100, a redispersible powder additive designed to eliminate primary efflorescence in stuccos, tile grouts, skim coats, cement powder paints and other cement-based mortar systems. A highly active, resin-based antiefflorescence compound, Elotex ERA100 exhibits good mixing properties, is […]

The new Husky Mechanical Carpenter Pencil is equipped with Dura Lead, which requires no sharpening. Dura Lead can be quickly shaped by rubbing it on a piece of sandpaper, concrete floor or any abrasive material. This allows the user to get closer to a speed square than with any other […]