Television show will feature decorative concrete
Decorative concrete is a booming industry, but to many it’s still a well-kept secret. That could soon be changing. San Antonio-based video production company J.E.L. Productions is working on a television program that will inform and educate consumers on the subject.
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The winners’ circle
Twenty-seven concrete and masonry products were honored at the third annual “Most Innovative Product” awards program, held at the 2005 World of Concrete in Las Vegas.
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Lafarge turns heads
One of the “Most Innovative Product” winners at this year’s World Of Concrete show in Las Vegas was Lafarge North America’s Tercem 3000. The ternary cement blend won the Expert’s Choice Award for the most innovative product in the concrete-making materials category. Go to article ›››

Parson a good steward
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) announced that Jack B. Parson Cos. is the winner of two Environmental Excellence Awards for two ready-mixed concrete plants, in West Haven, Utah, and Salt Lake City. Go to article ›››

A shining star
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named California Portland Cement Co. as a 2005 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company was honored in the category of “Leadership in Energy Management.” Go to article ›››

And the Winner is ...
The first-ever Northern Ohio Decorative Concrete Competition awarded prizes in April for quality overlay and stamp work. The contest was held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio.  Go to article ›››

Gracing Sweden with its presence
Grace AB, a Swedish subsidiary of W.R. Grace & Co. and a leading manufacturer of concrete admixtures, has acquired the concrete admixture business of Perstop Peramin AB.
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Multiquip improves Lone Star service
Multiquip has opened a new distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas. The Fort Worth location will improve product delivery and availability for customers in the Southwest.
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New distributors for Blastrac
Blastrac has named two new specialized distributors. Nelico Equipment Service & Supplies, located in Mills, Wyo., will serve Montana, Wyoming and southern Idaho.
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Degussa adds new management
Degussa Admixtures Inc. has promoted Dr. Steve Amey to director of the Business Performance Group. Amey will focus on achieving operational efficiency in all areas of the Degussa Admixtures business.  Go to article ›››

New faces at VIC
VIC International Corp. has made three new hires to serve its concrete surface preparation clients. Tony Simpson is a technical sales and support specialist in the concrete surface preparation division.  Go to article ›››

Zinsser absorbs Okon
Zinsser Co. Inc. recently completed the acquisition of Okon Inc., a pioneer in the development of water-based, water-repellant sealer technology for concrete, masonry and wood. Go to article ›››