The board of directors of Graco Inc. has named Patrick J. McHale as the company’s president and CEO, as well as making him a new member of the board. McHale has been a vice president and officer of Graco since 1999 and was most recently vice president and general manager […]

Polyurethane foam sealant and adhesive manufacturer Fomo Products Inc. recently launched a corporate-wide green initiative at the opening of its new Spray Foam Production Center in Akron, Ohio. Rather than building a new facility for its Spray Foam Production Center, Fomo bought and recycled an old retail store in the […]

Stencil Artisans League Inc. (S.A.L.I.), a nonprofit decorative arts organization, hosted the 22nd Annual Stenciling, Decorative Arts and Faux Finishing Convention and Exposition in San Francisco last July. The six-day education and exposition trade show for muralists, faux finishers, paint contractors and other artists brought manufacturers, decorative arts schools, lecturers, […]

Deco Metal Art has officially opened its doors for business in Wilmington, N.C., and is currently accepting orders from across the continental United States. The company makes custom-cut metal inlays for decorative concrete artisans who want to add stainless steel or brass inlays such as logos, monograms or border art […]

Grace Construction Products appointed Michael D. Ragan vice president and business director for the Americas Concrete and Cement business unit. Ragan will direcly manage sales, product management and technical services functions and will have profit and loss responsibility for the North and South American Cement and Concrete business units. He […]

The U.S. Green Building Council plans to commit $1 million to green building research. These funds will be targeted at increasing research in areas such as energy and water security, global climate change prevention, indoor environmental quality, and passive survivability in the face of natural and man-made disasters. USGBC’s commitment […]

L&M Construction Chemicals Inc. of Omaha has introduced Vivid Dye Concrete Coloring System, a fast-drying, easy-to-apply system that compliments its FGS/ PermaShine Polished Concrete Floor System. The water-based, post-hardening Vivid Dye formula can be applied in areas with minimum ventilation, around potential spark or flame-producing environments, and within close proximity […]

Keith Ripley has been promoted to Northeastern regional sales manager by Diamond Products. Ripley will be responsible for Diamond Products sales in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. He will continue his role as company national training manager. Ripley had most recently been working as a sales representative covering […]

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the concrete industry, Patrick “Doc” Watson, senior technical product specialist at BASF Construction Chemicals – Building Systems, has been awarded a fellowship from the International Concrete Repair Institute. As a leading advocate for the advancement of the industry, Watson is a member of […]