The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has published the second three in a series of 12 position statements on key issues of interest to concrete contractors. The papers are written by Bruce Suprenant, vice president, engineering and technical services, Baker Concrete Construction, and reviewed by the ASCC technical committee. […]
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Lafarge renews focus on customers
Lafarge North America’s cement division has added a new marketing executive and promoted another as part of an initiative to refocus its business on customers. Manuel L. Miranda has joined the division as vice president of strategic marketing. He is charged with promoting management systems that will lead the company […]
Grace adds research manager
Dr. Arnon Bentur has joined Grace Construction Products as research manager for its global Specialty Construction Chemicals business. In this newly created position, Dr. Bentur becomes responsible for all materials research projects and the concrete fabrication laboratory. An internationally recognized expert on the chemical and mechanical properties of concrete, Dr. […]
New face at Sto Corp.
Sto Corp., a leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems, is proud to announce the addition of James Lucas, of JKL Sales and Associates, as the latest member of the Sto professional selling team. Lucas will represent Sto Corp. products in the Carolinas and be responsible for selling concrete façade, […]
Flattooing: The Art of “Tattooing” Images to a Concrete Surface
Surface Gel Tek (SGT) has introduced a new process called Flattooing, the art of tattooing images into flat concrete surfaces. The Flattoo process uses Flattoos — vinyl adhesive designs — and Tek Gel for Stenciling Micro Etch.
Bomanite hires new COO
Nick Walpert has assumed the role of chief operating officer at Bomanite Corporation, a company specializing in architectural concrete flooring and paving. Walpert is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations and reports directly to CEO/President Russ Ingersoll. He brings more than 12 years executive business experience and capacity in […]
Examples of Snowmelt and Radiant Heat Concrete Applications
Here are a list of places where radiant heat and snowmelt systems can be most effective.
Concrete Stencils from Universal Templates
Universal Templates manufactures plastic adhesive backed templates/stencils for the decorative concrete industry. The company has 15 different patterns, which can be purchased in 250 sq. ft. rolls (3 ft. wide x 84 ft. long) or in 500 sq. ft. rolls (3 ft. wide x 168 ft. long).
ISPC acquires Surface Preparation Group
International Surface Preparation Corp. (ISPC), a newly formed company, has completed its acquisition of United States Filter Corp.’s Surface Preparation Group. The Surface Preparation Group is a leading provider of surface preparation equipment, parts and consumables. ISPC has manufacturing and distribution facilities in 15 countries, primarily in Europe and North […]
Sonneborn marks 100 years
ChemRex Inc./Degussa is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its Sonneborn product line. The company is sponsoring a Hummer H2 sweepstakes drawing and a yearlong recognition and rewards program to say thank you to its customers. The line began in 1903 when the Sonneborn brothers began importing petroleum jelly to the […]