Sika Corp. has donated more than $25,000 in materials to “Design for the Future, The Campaign for NJIT.” The materials donated — SikaWrap, Carbodur and Epoxies — will be used for research by engineering students at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The annual fund provides a dependable source of […]
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Engineer Honored by ACI
The American Concrete Institute has named Colin Lobo, vice president of engineering for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, as a Fellow in its organization, placing him among an elite group of technical experts within the concrete industry. Founded in 1904, ACI is a technical and educational society dedicated to […]
Stain Concentrates Patented
Marvin Dodson of Rare Earth Labs has received a patent for his concrete stain concentrates. Rare Earth’s stains provide a natural, translucent appearance that brings out the natural beauty of concrete. They are suitable for floors, walls, countertops or decorative accessories. The concentrates, which come in eight basic colors, can […]
E-tool Helps Choose Admixtures
Master Builders Inc., a leading admixture supplier, has launched a new electronic tool on its Web site. Durability GPS (Global Product Selector) helps users design and specify concrete that will provide the best possible performance and the longest service life. The e-tool functions as a multi-level selector system that considers […]
Companies Plan Alliance
Grace Construction Products and Davis Colors have agreed to form a distribution alliance. Grace plans to distribute Davis’ Hydrotint liquid color and Chameleon T liquid color dispensing systems to ready mix and precast producers in North America. “Our agreement with Davis will provide us with the opportunity to combine Grace’s […]
Ahal Contracting Co. Receives Award
Ahal Contracting Co., based in St. Louis, Mo., received a Quality Award for 2002 from the Concrete Council of St. Louis. The award was given for the 40,000-square-foot streetscape, the 4,000-square-foot sports bar floor and the 8,000-square-foot buffet floor at Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Mo. The streetscape flooring, shown […]
Breathe Easy
North Safety Products has introduced the CFR-1, a particulate respirator that combines a reusable half mask with formed, disposable filters. The reusable elastomer facepiece is comfortable and provides an excellent sealing surface. The disposable filters do not come in contact with the face, so they are protected from sweat and […]
Masonry Saws Get the Job Done
Multiquip’s new “Mason Pro” Masonry Saws provide highquality professional cutting performance for a wide variety of materials — stone, ceramics, pavers, brick, block and other masonry products. The MP1 Series is designed for vigorous masonry cutting applications and combines high performance and portability in one compact package. The saws are […]
Video Addresses Conflicts with Customers
Got a client who won’t listen to reason? The HowToVideoLibrary has released the first in a series of legal programs aimed at helping small businesses handle conflicts with clients. The first program is focused on the needs of independent contractors when faced with an adversarial client. The video covers how […]
Walk-behind Saws from Multiquip
Multiquip’s new “Street Pro” Series walk-behind saws are designed for rental operators, offering superior strength, durability and high performance. Three models are available, all featuring a steel-box frame design to extend saw life and reduce vibrations for maximum effectiveness while cutting concrete or asphalt. The saws, which combine the best […]