The management team at Concrete & Materials Placement (CMP Pumping) is proud to welcome Ryan Menzel as Territory Sales Manager for the Carolinas.

NewLook International, a decorative concrete stain manufacturer and Alabama Pigments Company, a leading manufacturer of pigments, announced today a partnership in which NewLook will manage all new producer business for Alabama Pigments Company, west of the Mississippi River.

“Take Charge of Your Battery” campaign educates consumers on proper selection, transport, storage, and disposal to reduce the dangers of lithium-ion battery misuse

Brokk, a leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, hires Phil Gangluff as regional sales manager for the U.S. Great Lakes region.

Tucker’s Machine & Steel Service’s new Tuckerbilt® T-644 is the most thoroughly innovative Concrete Transport Vehicle available. Harnessing its JCB EcoMax 320/50704 Stage IV/Tier 4 engine supplied by Mastry Engine Center, it moves its six-yard payload 50% faster and 2′ higher than previous models.

New from W. R. Meadows comes Ultrite Coating Remover, a soy gel that effectively lifts a wide range of one-part topical coatings, such as sealers, acrylics, urethanes, latexes and lacquers, etc. from a variety of surfaces including concrete, masonry, wood, and metal. Ultrite Coating Remover can remove multiple layers in one application without vigorous scrubbing.

Employee retention is no easy task for construction contractors today. It’s no longer enough just to pay competitive wages, keep employees safe and provide regular hours for them to make a steady living.

Roger Belisle, vice president of operations of Whissell Contracting Ltd., explains his company is actively committed to ensuring the health and happiness of its workforce, and expresses that commitment through several employee retention activities.

Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc. ("Central Concrete"), a northern California business unit of U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) ("U.S. Concrete" or the "Company") announced that it has adopted the CarbonCure Technology to further reduce the carbon footprint of its concrete mixes. This investment continues Central Concrete’s legacy of designing and delivering high-performance, low-carbon mixes.

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) today announced the winners of the 2018 John P. Gleason, Jr., Leadership Awards, honoring PCA members who have exhibited leadership in advancing industry programs and initiatives. Named after John “Jay” Gleason who served as PCA president from 1986 until his retirement in 2007, the awards are held as a distinguished honor by the cement industry.

Master X-Seed 55 is a patent-pending, strength-enhancing admixture that improves both early and late-age strength development in concrete, while supporting sustainable construction.