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CRSI’s David Shepherd Awarded at American Concrete Institute Convention

The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute announces their Midwest Region Manager, David Shepherd, AIA, has received the Concrete Sustainability Award by The American Concrete Institute (ACI). He was selected for the recognition for his “…exemplary achievement, groundbreaking research, and service to ACI and the concrete industry.” In his role at CRSI […]

CycloneSense Smart Monitoring Technology

Metso Outotec Launches CycloneSense Smart Monitoring Technology

Operating conditions in the hydrocyclone process have a direct impact on plant availability and on grinding and flotation circuit efficiency. To help ensure continuously optimal hydrocyclone operation, Metso Outotec is introducing CycloneSense, a smart measurement system that provides direct, continuous, and reliable online monitoring of the hydrocyclone air core. “In […]

acquisition of Fenelon Ready-Mix

The Sunrock Group Expands with Acquisition of Canada-based Fenelon Ready-Mix

The Sunrock Group, a privately held construction materials provider headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. They recently announced their Canadian affiliate’s acquisition of Fenelon Ready-Mix located in Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes Ontario, Canada. Fenelon Ready-Mix Concrete and the McConnell Family have been in business in Fenelon Falls since 1962. Darrell, Terry […]

Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials

Aramco and ACI Announce New Center of Excellence for Non-Metallics in Building and Construction

Aramco and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announce the launch of NEx: A Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials. The aim is to develop and promote the use of nonmetallic materials in the construction sector. Based at ACI World Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, NEx will focus on […]

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Vinyl or Liquid Chips can Create Stunning, Multicolored Epoxy Floors

Today, consumers have options galore when it comes to transforming plain-gray concrete slabs into colorful floors. Choices include broadcasting chips onto an epoxy basecoat. They also include spraying the epoxy with a specially blended material to achieve a terrazzo-like appearance. Typically achieved with vinyl flakes, multicolored floors are gaining a […]