Thomas J. Gibson is the new senior vice president, government affairs, at the Portland Cement Association. He will head PCA’s Washington office and represent the Association and its member companies before Congress, the administration and the White House. Gibson comes to PCA with a wealth of experience in politics and […]

The RMC Research Foundation has named Julie Luther as its executive director. Luther comes to the foundation with extensive experience with the ready mixed concrete industry and not-for-profit organizations, most recently as senior vice president of the NRMCA. Her role as RMC executive director will include outreach to allied organizations, […]

A new publication from the ACI, titled “Report on Thin Reinforced Cementitious Products,” summarizes information on reinforcement, manufacturing methods, engineering properties, and applications of thin reinforced cementitious products. Special emphasis is placed on durability and fire resistance of thin reinforced cementitious products, in addition to other properties such as strength, […]

The popular Tech Fair will return to the 2005 CSDA Convention, which will be held Feb. 16-19 in San Francisco. “The goal of the Tech Fair is to allow technical representatives from manufacturers to meet with a very selective group of cutting contractors to promote the latest developments in equipment […]

Key Resin Company has introduced a new version of Key Urecon that combines a urethane binder with portland cement and graded aggregates to deliver superior qualities for a flooring application in manufacturing and plant settings. Key Urecon is a heavy-duty, trowel-applied, urethane-modified cementitious topping. High impactresistance and excellent thermal shock […]

A new scarifier attachment is available for the Blastrac BMS 270 scraper, which is used for high-volume, light demolition and concrete surface prep. The attachment increases the flexibility of this ride-on scraping machine to allow scarifying of concrete surfaces for planing or removal of built-up contaminants, mastics, glues and coatings. […]

Wyco Tool Company has introduced a new portable, self-contained backpack vibrator: the gas-powered Model 402. Because no electrical cords or pneumatic hoses are required, it is the best choice for remote and hard-toreach jobs. It is also ideal for use as an emergency or backup vibrator in case of power failure […]

Sherwin-Williams Vertical Concrete Stain is an ideal, cost-effective way to add distinctive color and improved appearance to large concrete structures such as parking garages, stadium supports and tilt-up, block and stucco walls. The penetrating coating adds extra protection from water and weather damage. Vertical Concrete Stain can be applied to […]

The new Red Wave insulation blankets, from Ground Heaters Inc., are specifically designed for hydronic ground thawing and concrete curing applications. Constructed of a thin, yet highly effective high-tech polymer/ aluminum laminate, Red Wave insulation blankets are reflective to better direct heat downward, while the conductive material effectively transmits heat […]

General Equipment has introduced a new single-head surface grinder. Designed for smaller-scale surface preparation projects, the SG12/E offers high performance, durability and ease-of-use. Powered by a totally enclosed, fan-cooled 1.5-horsepower electric motor, the SG12 features a single rotating disc with a 12-inch-wide working width. Offering a top disc rotation speed […]