The president of the American Concrete Institute, Richard D. Stehly, passed away Sept. 28. A member of ACI since 1980, Stehly was elected president of the Institute in March 2010. During his short time as president, he championed several ACI initiatives in sustainable development regarding the use of concrete.

Bob Harris has released his fourth guide, entitled “Bob Harris’ Guide to Polished Concrete.”

The Buddy Rhodes training program is now available at Braxton- Bragg headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn. The small monthly classes provide a two-day introduction to the Buddy Rhodes countertop-making process and products.

GG Innovative Products has announced the winners of its photography contest, which evaluated photos of jobs completed with GG’s Beer Concrete Stain.

Riviera Brush Co., manufacturers of Orange-Crete Brush Applicators, and Zephyr Services Ltd. Group of Companies, headquartered in Belize, have established a strategic alliance which will launch the Orange-Crete Line into the Central American, Latin American and Caribbean markets.

Goldblatt Tool LLC has entered into an agreement to sell the company assets to an international investment group focused on the hardware, home center and professional hand tool channels.

Mapei has appointed Real Bourdage to the position of strategic marketing director for Mapei Americas.

Concrete Coatings Inc. has named Kirk Bailey as Southwestern regional sales manager. His responsibilities include maintaining and developing new customers in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and northwest Texas. He will also help with product demonstrations and technical support.

Corey Talbot has been tapped to head the marketing department at industry leader Hyde Tools Inc. As vice president of marketing, he will direct marketing operations, brand vision and management, advertising and communications. He will also oversee channel sales support and the Hyde Tools customer service department.