Concrete Industry News

Interstar to manufacture, distribute Cheng products
Cheng Design Products has announced the formation of a manufacturing and distribution partnership with Interstar Corp. Interstar, a manufacturer of pigments, admixtures, fibers and other products for the concrete industry, will manufacture and distribute Fu-Tung Cheng's proprietary line of concrete countertop mix products. Go to article ›››

Quest includes Klips in estimating software
Quest Solutions Inc. has announced two pieces of good news. Go to article ›››

New owner for Degussa Admixtures
Degussa AG, Dusseldorf, is selling its Construction Chemicals unit to BASF Aktiengesellschaft, Ludwigshafen, billed as the world's largest chemical company.
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Propex builds strength with acquisition
Propex Fabrics Inc. has acquired SI Concrete Systems and SI Geosolutions. Ed Stanczak remains CEO and President of Propex, but the company's headquarters will be relocated to northern Atlanta. Go to article ›››

Surf's up at Lafarge
Lafarge North America Inc. has redesigned its Web site to be faster and more customer-focused. Go to article ›››

Cemstone offers LEED assistance
Cemstone has announced that John D. Lee, P.E., Engineered Sales Representative, is now a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional.
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A Robin Blue canoe
Canoeing down the river in your new concrete canoe! What? You read it right.
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Float your boat
Oklahoma State University (OSU) has been selected to host the 2006 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) National Concrete Canoe Competition. More than 400 engineering students from across the nation will travel to Stillwater, Okla., for the 19th annual contest, often referred to as the "America's Cup of Civil Engineering." Go to article ›››

And the winners are …
The 2nd Annual Northern Ohio Decorative Concrete Forum & Competition, sponsored by the Chas. E. Phipps Co., was held in February at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio. In total, 10 competitors vied for not only $2,800 in cash prizes, but also the opportunity to display their craftsmanship in the use of decorative concrete. Go to article ›››