Cement shortage continues
Once again this season, strong demand for cement is resulting in tight supplies in some areas of the country, according to a report released by the Portland Cement Association.
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Wheelabrator program extends product life
Wheelabrator PLUS Equipment Modernization Programs (EMP) help customers extend the effective life of their Wheelabrator equipment by retrofitting existing machinery with modern components. Go to article ›››

Branum, Roman move up at Brickform
Brickform-Rafco Products, a leading manufacturer of architectural decorative concrete products, has promoted Clark Branum to the position of technical manager.
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Sales and surface
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. Go to article ›››

New DVD a blast to watch
Blastrac has released printed literature and a new DVD aimed at educating consumers about its surface preparation tools. Go to article ›››

Another rep for Blastrac
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. Go to article ›››

New hires at Degussa
Degussa Admixtures Inc. has hired three professionals into its Technology Innovation and Sustainability Group. Go to article ›››

Minnesota is Rewarded
An eighth manufacturing facility has started making Reward Wall Systems insulating concrete forms (ICFs). Go to article ›››

Acid-etch standard upgraded to include gel
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. Go to article ›››

Safety director hired at Cemstone
Cemstone, a leading ready-mixed concrete and aggregate company in the upper Midwest, has named Mike Brekken safety director. Go to article ›››

Concrete Decor writer wins press awards
Susan M. Brimo-Cox, APR, an Ohio-based writer and frequent contributor to Concrete Decor magazine, won eight awards in the 2005 Communications Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Press Club. Go to article ›››