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The use of polymer-modified cement products in the decorative concrete industry is common practice. Unfortunately, these products are also commonly misunderstood. What they are, how they work, what they do — “There are a lot of misconceptions about polymers,” observes Stan Stratton, director of technology development at L.M. Scofield’s West […]
Contractors choose acrylic stains over chemical stains for a variety of reasons. Acrylic stains offer an array of colors that chemical stains cannot. Designers and applicators are no longer limited to the eight colors commonly available with acid-based stains.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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., 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 […]
Francis Heck has joined Vic International Corp. as a technical sales and support representative. Beginning with his employment with W.J. Savage Co. and later, Sawing Systems Inc., he has enjoyed a long career in the stone industry. He can be reached by calling (800) 423-1634.
Paradigm Strategies has launched a new Construction Division to help small to mid-size companies grow and prosper. Business consultant Kevin Lister offers advice on getting your business on the fast track, including management, human resources, sales and marketing, operations and finance. To learn more about the company’s programs, or to […]
