New company offers decorative designs, patterns
Melanie Royals, founder of Modello Designs, has been a leader in the decorative painting field for the last 15 years. Through her initial business, Royal Design Studio, she helped set the standard for decorative artistry in painted and textural finishes. Go to article ›››

We heard with great sadness of the passing of Geri Freis, vice-president and co-owner of Rafco Products. Geri passed away in her sleep on September 4, 2004, following a courageous battle with ancer. She is survived by her husband, Robert Freis, the president and owner of Rafco Products. We know she will be greatly missed by all.

Lafarge wins multiple awards from PCA
Lafarge North America’s Alpena Plant has won national awards for its environmental efforts, energy-saving innovations and safety record.
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VanFleet watches over quality, customers
Grace Construction Products has named Greg Van Fleet as worldwide quality assurance manager for the company’s Specialty Construction Chemicals Operations team.Go to article ›››

Quikrete teams up with Valspar
Quikrete, a top name in concrete, and Valspar, a leading coatings manufacturer, have announced a strategic alliance to manufacture and market a complete line of premium concrete coatings. Debuting in early 2005, the new line will be manufactured and marketed jointly by Valspar and Quikrete under the brand name Quikrete Professional Concrete Coatings. Go to article ›››

Holdfast to distribute Fab-Form
Fab-Form Industries Ltd., manufacturer of fabric forms for concrete footings, columns and pads, has appointed Holdfast Technologies LLC as distributor in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Holdfast is a leading regional construction supply distributor, specializing in ICF construction and accessories. For more information on Holdfast, call (877) 423-2562. To learn more about Fab-form, call (888) 303-3278. Go to article ›››

Sales manager rewarded with LEED accreditation
Donn Thompson, AIA, commercial sales manager for Reward Wall Systems, was recently accredited in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. Go to article ›››

Hycrete used in bridge construction
Broadview Technologies’ “Hycrete” concrete additive was used for the first time by the Kansas DOT in constructing a bridge. The pour used over 450 cubic yards of concrete with Hycrete being used at a dosage of 2 gallons per cubic yard. As a result of the superior anti-corrosion properties and lower moisture permeability imparted by Hycrete, a combination of mild steel and epoxy coated re-bar was used. Go to article ›››

Sara Jane joins Kover Krete
Sara Jane is the newest member of the Kover Krete Team. Jane was hired as the company’s plaster and pebble specialist and is heading up Kover Krete’s endeavor into the repairing and preparation of concrete swimming pools, both gunite and shotcrete re-dos.
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