Blastrac NA, headquartered in Oklahoma City, recently expanded its operations with an additional location at 7140 Ivy St., Unit E, Commerce City, Colorado.

Ghostshield, a pioneer in concrete protection through advances in molecular nanotechnology, has partnered with Redi- Mix Colors & Sealers. Redi-Mix Colors & Sealers recognized an opportunity to bring quality products and service to a flourishing market.

GranQuartz, a leading supplier of tools and equipment to stone fabricators and concrete and monument professionals across the U.S., has been acquired by The Stephens Group, a private, family-owned investment firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Portland Cement Association is expecting U.S. cement consumption to reach 3.5 percent annual growth during the remainder of 2017 and 2018, based on analysis of data and policies likely to impact the industry in the years ahead.

The American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its 16th annual conference Sept. 14-17 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix. Concrete contractors, manufacturers, designers and other industry professionals will gather for three days of educational events and networking.

The deadline to submit entries for the 10th annual Decorative Concrete Awards, presented by the Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, is Sept. 30. The competition, held in partnership with Concrete Construction magazine, is open to DCC members and nonmembers.

Sakrete has entered into a new licensing agreement with E-Z Mix Inc., a leading producer of building materials serving home centers and independent retailers in southern California.

Sakrete has expanded its licensing agreement with Materials Packaging Corp., owned by Ash Grove Materials Corp.

Sakrete has partnered with TXI, a Sakrete licensee and leading producer of building materials in Texas, to market its Maximizer brand of lightweight, high-yield concrete mix.

Tommy Cook, of Absolute ConcreteWorks, based in Poulsbo, Wash., has turned over his shares of ACW, to his co-founding partners Steve and Tina Silberman.