Decorative Concrete Industry News
EZChem USA announced the opening of EZChem Europe’s new manufacturing facility, which allows EZChem customers in the United States to make products available in Europe and Africa without the problems involved with shipping.
Located in the south of France, the manufacturing facility makes all the decorative concrete stains, cleaners, and sealer products EZChem carries in the United States. Go to article ›››
EThe MAPEI Technical Institute in Deerfield Beach, Fla., hosted distributors and contractors from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Panama, Guatemala and Argentina for a two-day session in May that introduced them to the world of MAPEI’s Concrete Restoration Systems. Go to article ›››
Brad, David and Daniel Padgett, the brothers who founded Concrete Polishing Technologies, have launched the International Polished Concrete Institute, created to educate architects, engineers and contractors about polished concrete.
By enrolling with IPCI for a complimentary membership, architects gain access to polished concrete specifications that cover the entire polishing process, from slab flatwork and sheen level applications to decorative options.Go to article ›››
The 2007 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference, to be held October 25-27, 2007, in Charlotte, N.C., will feature Fu-Tung Cheng as keynote speaker and design seminar presenter.
Fu-Tung Cheng, an expert on interior concrete applications and a pioneer in the decorative concrete industry, is the president and founder of Cheng Concrete Exchange. Go to article ›››
Husqvarna has acquired Soff-Cut International Inc., based in Corona, Calif.
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Pearlman Industries Inc., a Harbour Group company and the parent of Pearl Abrasive Co. and Keystone Tools, has completed the acquisition of Stone Tool Supply Inc.
Stone Tool Supply, based in Atlanta, is a value-added distributor of a wide range of tools, equipment and accessories to the stone fabrication market. Go to article ›››
Energy performance requirements within the LEED Green Building Rating System will increase by 14 percent as part of the climate change agenda of the U.S. Green Building Council. Go to article ›››
Bonsal American has acquired Pre-Blend Products Inc., a manufacturer of packaged construction products based in Fairless Hills, Pa. Go to article ›››
Cemstone Products Co. has acquired Concrete Materials Inc. of Medford, Minn. CMI is a leading manufacturer of concrete masonry units in southern Minnesota, and under the terms of the agreement will continue to operate under its current name and management. Go to article ›››
Engineering students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison won the 20th Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition in June. Go to article ›››
Entries in the second Holcim Awards competition to promote sustainable construction worldwide may be submitted until Feb. 29, 2008, at the Holcom Awards Web site.
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Keith Ripley has been promoted to Northeastern regional sales manager by Diamond Products. Go to article ›››
Keith Ripley has been promoted to Northeastern regional sales manager by Diamond Products. Go to article ›››
Polyurethane foam sealant and adhesive manufacturer Fomo Products Inc. recently launched a corporate-wide green initiative at the opening of its new Spray Foam Production Center in Akron, Ohio. Go to article ›››
The board of directors of Graco Inc. has named Patrick J. McHale as the company’s president and CEO, as well as making him a new member of the board. Go to article ›››
Nicole Carmier has been named marketing coordinator for Super-Krete International Inc. Go to article ›››
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