The American Concrete Institute has released new editions of two best-sellers: the third edition of “Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction” and the seventh edition of “Formwork for Concrete.” The “Contractor’s Guide” is written by and for contractors and provides insight into proven construction practices. Topics include organizing for quality, […]

Susan M. Brimo-Cox, APR, an Ohiobased writer and frequent contributor to Concrete Decor magazine, won eight awards in the 2005 Communications Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Press Club. One was a second-place award for a Concrete Decor article called “Concrete Countertops.” The PPC is the Pennsylvania affiliate of the National […]

Cemstone, a leading ready-mixed concrete and aggregate company in the upper Midwest, has named Mike Brekken safety director. Brekken will oversee all facets of the company’s safety programs, including safety training for Cemstone truck drivers and plant and office personnel. He will also be responsible for compliance with state and […]

A revised ASTM International standard covers gelled acid, patented by Surface Gel Tek, for the first time. The standard was revised to acknowledge that hydrochloric acid is now available in both liquid and gelled form. ASTM International Committee D33 has approved the revision to standard D4260, which has been retitled […]

Degussa Admixtures Inc. has hired three professionals into its Technology Innovation and Sustainability Group. Dr. Van Bui has joined the company as Senior Scientist, responsible for overall support of engineering-related projects and expansion of technical innovation in new application technologies such as SCC and pervious concrete. Dr. Prakash Surali was […]

Blastrac has named a new specialized distributor. Surface Preparation Equipment & Sales Inc., based in Denver, will serve Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, New Mexico and southern Idaho. Blastrac specialized distributors are trained in the company’s surface 10 • www.ConcreteDecor.net • Aug/Sept 2005 preparation products and offer rentals, sales and support. The […]

International Surface Preparation, a global manufacturer and distributor of surface preparation and finishing equipment, supplies and services, has opened new distribution centers in Phoenix, Ariz., and Kansas City, Mo. The Phoenix location serves the area stretching from Phoenix to the West Coast. The Kansas City location serves the central part […]

Brickform-Rafco Products, a leading manufacturer of architectural decorative concrete products, has promoted Clark Branum to the position of technical manager. Branum has been with Brickform for a number of years as area manager for the Northwest and liaison to many Asian countries. He now oversees the entire technical department and will […]

Wheelabrator PLUS Equipment Modernization Programs (EMP) help customers extend the effective life of their Wheelabrator equipment by retrofitting existing machinery with modern components. The company offers standard and custom EMP packages that are designed to increase production capacity, accommodate a changing product mix, extend service life, improve operating efficiency and […]