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Scientists at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have added polypropylene (PP) fiber to a concrete mix. The technique allows water vapor to escape, preventing pressure from building inside the concrete, making it more fire-proof.
Formulators has introduced Aquaflex iMVS (Intrinsic Moisture Vapor Suppressant) to its line of waterproof technologies marketed as the Aquaflex total moisture mitigation system. The formulation covers a unique polymer coating mixture suited for flooring installations over concrete exhibiting measured moisture values of 95 percent in situ RH and/or 12 pounds MVER.
The North American Precast Concrete industry has announced the release of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in three key precast concrete product categories. The EPDs will allow architects, engineers, building owners and other specifiers to better understand the environmental impacts of precast and prestressed concrete products.
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment launched two new light towers — the HiLight V4 and the LED HiLight V5+. The HiLight V5+ minimizes operational costs with its long-lasting LED bulbs and fuel-efficient operation.
In 2016, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) will celebrate its centennial year. During the last 100 years, PCA has become widely recognized as the authority on the technology, economics, and applications of cement and concrete.
FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, in cooperation with Ardex America’s and nora systems Inc., has announced the winners of the first Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program Scholarship.
You have seen them on the Discovery Channel “Street Outlaws” and all over YouTube, now get a chance to visit with Farmtruck and AZN in person at Blastrac booth S10117. Get your very own special edition WOC 2016 autographed poster while you are there.
The North American concrete floor coatings market is expected to reach $546.8 million by 2023, a new forecast suggests. Transparency Market Research says the market, which was valued at $325 million in 2014, will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.0 percent from 2015 through 2023.
Pablo Aviles, who heads Bomanite’s Mexico franchise, testifies to the value of the exchange that takes place between corporation and franchise. “Support from Bomanite has been crucial. It keeps us on the cutting edge and informed,” says Aviles, CEO of Concretos y Pigmentos S.A. de C.V., Mexico City.
A good marketing strategy was only part of the overall picture. Just as crucial to Bomanite’s long-term franchising game plan was the networking — the sharing of expertise and innovations among the highly diverse and widely dispersed franchisees.
