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Fiber reinforcement protects concrete in two ways. Mainly, it minimizes cracking from plastic shrinkage that occurs as the concrete dries during the first 24 hours after placement. Also, it helps hold the concrete together if cracks develop after the concrete has hardened. Several types of fibers are available for decorative concrete applications.
Details Decorative Concrete created and developed many decorative concrete projects from scratch. But the Griffiths Home was different. It contains many interior decorative concrete surfaces already in place, including floors, tub and shower.
Decades ago our country moved from an industrial economy to a service-based economy. More recently, that service-based economy has further evolved into an experience-based economy. Customers are wanting — and businesses are providing — an added experience and feel to compliment customer service.
We all need new business, but distinguishing between reasonable and unreasonable buyers is important. The difference between a deal breaker and an issue that is merely an obstacle can be a loss or profit of thousands of dollars.
Reward Wall Systems Inc. is acquiring Tritex ICF Products. As a part of the transaction, Reward will gain access to Tritex’s line of products, intellectual property and supporting services. The acquisition will allow Reward to broaden its penetration into the growing ICF market by expanding its customer base and offering […]
The Concrete Countertop Institute has announced the first ever advanced class designed for experienced concrete countertop makers who are having technical difficulties with mixes and sealers. The two-day tutorial, titled “Mixes & Sealers 301,” teaches scientific principles that will prevent problems and result in more satisfied customers. Led by Institute […]
Michael Carter has been named southeast regional sales manager for Propex Concrete Systems. In his new position, Mr. Carter’s primary responsibilities include overseeing Propex southeastern territory managers, directing sales and promotional activities of the southeast sales team to support the full fiber-reinforcement product line, and supporting the sales team through […]
Blastrac Global named Stephen Klugherz as its global vice president of strategic business development. Klugherz was previously Blastrac’s North American vice president of sales. Klugherz will oversee a concrete polishing market expansion and introduce shot-blasting to the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration. Under his leadership, Blastrac will […]
B.E.P. Forming Systems Inc. appointed Michael Overturf of Overturf Enterprises LLC as a new independent sales representative. Operating out of his office in Norwalk, Iowa, Overturf is responsible for sales, service and support to residential and commercial concrete contractor customers in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, the western half of […]
Michael Littlefield founded Mlange Studio in 2006, so he could transition his business away from stamping and into interior applications, furniture and decor. Michael Littlefield’s first close encounter with concrete happened in the spring of 1980 when he was just 5 years old. His family was building a new house, […]
