Using his revolutionary colored concrete process, internationally renowned artist Steven Weitzman designed, fabricated and installed three dynamic 7.5- foot by 8.5-foot terrazzo murals at the new College of Medicine facility at Florida State University in Tallahassee. “Triad of Medicine” consists of large-scale, polished terrazzo panels featuring portraits of three predecessors […]

Paragon Building Products Inc., of Norco, Calif., has been named a licensee for Sakrete products in Southern California. Paragon’s main coverage area in California includes Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties. The Sakrete producer for the remainder of California […]

Steelcote Epo-Lux 221SP is a direct-to-concrete, high-build masonry coating that requires no primer and provides exceptional coverage for swimming pool repaints. Designed for use on poured-in-place, aged concrete as well as fiberglass, Epo-Lux 221SP provides superior resistance to chlorine and other chemicals with one less coat required than usual. The […]

Architectural Enhancements Inc. has purchased a new plant in Lake Crystal, Minn., and will be moving in this spring, gaining additional space for manufacturing, shipping and receiving. Architectural Enhancements has made some bagging agreements with other companies. In addition, the company has begun packaging in buckets, and its packaging sports […]

The T-form, the newest insulating concrete form from Reward Wall Systems Inc., is designed for use with the company’s iForm to make building interior demising walls more efficient. The T-form is intended to reduce material waste and reduce labor costs in the field. It is 11 inches wide with a […]

Allied Building Products Corp., a leading distributor of roofing, siding, waterproofing, windows and building materials, has agreed to distribute Sika Corp.’s line of sealants, epoxies, concrete repair mortars, waterproofing materials and coating products. ? (800) 425-5433 www.alliedbuilding.com

Bon Tool Co.’s 2007 product line of contractor-grade hand tools and materials includes more than 250 new products, including more than 50 decorative concrete items. The updated 296-page Bon Master Catalog is the most expansive yet, featuring 3,000 products for masonry, concrete and decorative concrete finishing, drywall, plastering, E.I.F.S., flooring […]

Solomon Colors Inc. donated readymix concrete materials to the ABC television program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” for season 4, episode 13, “The Thomas Family,” which aired in February. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and M/I Homes, an Ohio based homebuilder, teamed up with dozens of area contractors, distributors, businesses and volunteers […]

VMAC (Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors) has developed what it calls one of the most compact, lightweight underhood air compressor systems available. Despite the small size and compact installation of the VMAC under-hood unit, one of them can run two jackhammers or 10 angle grinders simultaneously with a 100 percent duty […]

VIC International and W.R. Meadows Inc. have joined forces to create a polished concrete team that offers products and certification. As part of the partnership, Meadows’ Liqui-hard densifier and chemical hardener compound will be integrated into the VIC Certified “Green” Applicator polished concrete system. Liqui-hard is a ready-to-use, colorless liquid, […]