Decorative Concrete Industry News

Jeffco on the move
Bomanite franchise partner Jeffco Concrete Contractors Inc., which specializes in architectural and decorative concrete paving and flooring, has recently moved to a new office building in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with more than 50,000 square feet of warehouse space and 6,000 square feet of office space. Go to article ›››

HTC signs agreement with ISS
ISS Integrated Facility Services, an international facility management company, has signed a global three-year agreement with HTC Sweden AB regarding HTC’s daily cleaning system Twister.
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Husqvarna acquires concrete saw producer
Husqvarna has acquired Meco, Masterpiece Engineering Co., based in Prescott, Ariz.
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New Lafarge joint venture
Lafarge has begun construction on a new joint-compound manufacturing facility adjacent to its Silver Grove, Ky. gypsum wallboard plant. Go to article ›››

Lafarge forges deal with Jamaica Pre-Mix
Lafarge today signed an agreement with Jamaica Pre-Mix Ltd. to create a new joint venture based in Kingston, Jamaica.  Go to article ›››

RPM acquires Flowcrete
RPM International Inc., based in Medina, Ohio, has announced its acquisition of Flowcrete Group, a global manufacturer and marketer of resin flooring systems for industrial and commercial applications. Go to article ›››

RPM acquires Increte Systems
RPM International Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Euclid Chemical Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, has acquired Increte Systems of Odessa, Fla.
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Self-consolidating concrete conference planned
The Center for Advanced Cement-Based Materials, a cement and concrete research center at Northwestern University, is organizing SCC 2008: The Third North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete.
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New Tindall precast, prestressed concrete facility
Tindall Corp., headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C., held an official ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony at its new precast, prestressed concrete facility. Go to article ›››

Vulcan recognized for environmental practices
The Western Division of Vulcan Materials Co. has been recognized for voluntarily implementing an environmental management system at its Irwindale, Calif. facility that conforms to the international standard, ISO 14001. Go to article ›››

Multiquip president announces plans for retirement
Multiquip Inc. president Roger Euliss has announced his intentions to retire from Multiquip at the end of 2008. Go to article ›››

Propex appoints interim president and CEO
The Propex Inc. board of directors has appointed Woody McGee as the interim president and CEO, following Joseph F. Dana’s retirement after more than 20 years as CEO.
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Insulfoam welcomes strategic business development manager
Insulfoam, manufacturer of block-molded expanded polystyrene insulation, recently promoted Rich Holen to the position of strategic business development manager. Go to article ›››

McGrady named president of Insulfoam
Carlisle Construction Materials, a manufacturer of commercial and residential construction products, announces the promotion of Pat McGrady to president of Insulfoam, an operating division of CCM. Go to article ›››

Chem Link welcomes two new employees
Chem Link, a Michigan-based construction products manufacturer, has added two new members to its technical staff. Go to article ›››

Carlisle welcomes new director of residentialproducts
Carlisle Residential, division of Carlisle Construction Materials and a manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing products, has announced Michael McAuley as its new director of residential products. Go to article ›››