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.
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Reward acquires Tritex ICF
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 […]
School for sealers
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 […]
Propex promotes sales manager
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 staff makes moves
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. names sales rep
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 […]
A Close Encounter with Concrete: Michael Littlefield, Mélange Studio
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, […]
Sponsor named for conference
The Concrete Countertop Institute has announced that Concrete Network will be a major sponsor of the 2007 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference, to be held October 25-27, 2007, in Charlotte, N.C. Concrete Network will take the Star Sponsor role, providing hospitality and entertainment for attendees. Jim Peterson of the Concrete Network […]
MAPEI supplies contractor group
The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network announced at a recent Network Exchange meeting that MAPEI has joined its preferred supplier group. As a leading manufacturer of adhesives, mortars, grouts and concrete waterproofing and repair products, MAPEI gives this national network of professional commercial flooring contractors a reliable source of flooring installation […]
Poly Meta plus pervious equals peerless pads
Poly Meta Forms from Metal Forms Corp. were used to construct the pads and walks at a new BMW dealership in Glendale, Wis. The dealership had set out to use design elements at its showroom to link the BMW luxury car with the latest in environmental technology. Consistent with the […]
