Decorative Concrete Industry News

Cheng Concrete opens training facility in Atlanta
The Cheng Concrete Training Academy has announced a nationwide expansion, starting with a facility located in Atlanta, Ga., called the Cheng Center of Excellence – Atlanta.
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Mix equipment company debuts franchises
Cart-Away Concrete Systems Inc., a supplier of concrete mixing equipment, is rolling out Cart-Away Supply store franchises.
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One-stop shopping from Valspar
Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar Corp., announces its ValsparCOMPLETE single-source solution for facilities seeking turnkey design, sales and installation of high-performance, seamless floor and wall systems.
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Bobcat bought by Doosan
Doosan Infracore Co. has completed the acquisition of the Bobcat, Utility Equipment and Attachments businesses from Ingersoll Rand Co. Ltd.
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Florida company takes on Reward ICF production
Reward Wall Systems Inc. has added a new production location for its iForm insulated concrete forms: Cellofoam, in Orlando, Fla.
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Lafarge commended for environmental excellence
Lafarge received several of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s 2007 Awards for Environmental and Safety Excellence.
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ASTM International news
Responding to an increasing level of interest from engineers, regulators and communities, ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products has formed Subcommittee C27.70 on Precast Concrete Products for Stormwater Management.
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Countertop conference judged a success
The Concrete Countertop Industry Conference, October 25-27, 2007, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., drew more than 400 people from throughout the United States, Canada and as far away as Australia.
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Design studio announces GFRC workshops
Gore Design Co. has scheduled four glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) training workshops for 2008, each with a capacity of 16.
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Tindall expands in Virginia
Precast concrete system manufacturer Tindall Corp. announces a major expansion at its Virginia Division manufacturing facility in Dinwiddie County, Va.
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A LEED guide to Sto products
Sto Corp., a leader in cladding, coating, and restoration systems, has released a guide to qualifying for LEED points using Sto products and qualifications.
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LEED points via L&M
L&M Construction Chemicals, supplier of FGS/PermaShine, has released a paper that details the sustainable attributes and potential LEED points available with an FGS/PermaShine Polished Concrete Floor System.
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PPG report looks at liquid vs. powder
PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has published a new paper comparing the environmental, economical and performance advantages associated with the application of liquid and powder coatings on architectural aluminum.
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Bonsal announces several marketing hires
Bonsal American Inc. has hired Art Henson as marketing coordinator. Henson will handle graphic design for all of Bonsal American’s brands including Sakrete, ProSpec and Amguard. With more than 14 years of marketing and advertising experience, Henson previously ran his own design firm, Henson Advertising.
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IronPlanet names business development executive
IronPlanet, an online auction house for used heavy equipment and trucks, appointed Jeff Jeter to the position of senior vice president of international and new business development.
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On the Road ... and At Sea
Concrete Decor publisher Bent Mikkelsen recently spent some time taking in two high-profile industry events. Here is what he found.
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