Bomanite Corp. and BGI (Bomanite Group International) have finalized a three-year expansion phase establishing a global network of Regional Management and Manufacturing facilities in eight regions: Central America, South America, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, the Middle East, China, the Far East and Southeast Asia. This network supplies quality products and […]

The Bomanite Corp. has released details about a Molded Pulp Former for the production of Grasscrete, a pervious concrete product. Based on the original European single-use ABS plastic product, this new version of the tool combines the benefits of increased production while eliminating the issue of melting the ABS to […]

Multiquip’s three new MTX-Series rammers aim to take the tough work, the fatigue, and the strain out of compaction. The MTX-70, MTX-80 and MTX-90 gasoline-powered models deliver up to 3,500 pounds of impact force for effective compaction of cohesive and mixed soils. Each rammer excels in trench work, around retaining […]

MAPEI has introduced Ultraplan Easy, a fast-setting, self-leveling underlayment. Surface preparation is now as easy as “clean, prime, and pour.” Ultraplan Easy is intended to reduce the need for mechanical surface profiling of concrete before floor coverings are installed, significantly reducing cost savings per square foot of installation. Developed with […]

Fomo Products Inc. has developed Handi-Stick, a durable, pressurized polyurethane foam construction adhesive that is compatible with all polystyrene substrates. The fast-curing foam adhesive is free from VOCs and solvents. It is packaged in pressurized cans, one of which offers a yield equivalent to 30 standard tubes of caulk-type adhesives. […]

QC Construction Products and Newlook International Inc. have penned an agreement giving QC exclusive distribution rights to Newlook’s eco-friendly concrete stains throughout the United States and Canada. This product line is private-labeled as Newlook by QC and was released to QC distributors in March. The Newlook by QC Solid Color […]

VIC International has announced the first concrete polishing “green” certification program in the industry, with full implementation scheduled for mid-year 2007. VIC International is now certified as a “green” process by Green Spec and is being listed in the Green Spec Directory. To become certified as part of the VIC […]

ReCon Wall Systems Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., created a retaining wall 600 feet long and 20 feet tall for the back end of a condominium development in Cannon Falls, Minn. The wall cut into the side of an existing slope on a property with a 20-foot elevation change. Challenges on […]

The American Concrete Institute named Uzun & Case Engineers LLC as the recipient of ACI’s Distinguished Achievement Award, being presented at the ACI 2007 Spring Convention in Atlanta, Ga., in April. Uzun & Case Engineers was recognized for advancing concrete applications through the courageous use of new design applications, innovation, […]

The American Concrete Institute has introduced six new benefits for members. The benefits include free downloads of ACI documents and archived papers and access to a “Concrete Knowledge Center“ that collects practice-oriented technical information. A membership directory accesses detailed contact information and can conduct detailed searches by job category. Also, […]