The PosiTector 200, a concrete-thickness measuring tool from DeFelsko Corp., is ruggedly simple and affordable, and it is available in two different models. The standard model measures total thickness. The advanced model will measure up to three individual layer thicknesses in a multilayer system, and it also features a graphic […]

The Delmhorst TotalCheck features pin and pinless moisture measurement and a thermo-hygrometer attachment. It can help determine if concrete floors have adequately dried before installing a floor covering. Advanced features of the TotalCheck include corrections for 69 wood species, a calibrated drywall scale, and a reference scale for nonwood building […]

Winners of Concrete Decor’s 2008 Concrete Countertop Design Competition were announced at the Concrete Countertop Institute Conference 2008, held August 21-23 in Sacramento, Calif. Hollow Rock Designs Inc. won First Place, Residential, for a bar top in a condominium in St. Paul, Minn. New Edge Design won First Place, Commercial, […]

The Concrete Industry Management program, a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management, is seeking donations for its fourth annual auction, to be held at the 2009 World of Concrete. Organizers hope the 2009 auction is even bigger than the 2008 […]

Bonsal American has expanded its sales efforts in the eastern United States by naming Mike McLawhorn as territory sales manager for ProSpec, its brand of commercial construction products. McLawhorn will be responsible for ProSpec tile installation products in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. He will also handle concrete repair […]

Greg Lipscomb has been promoted to the position of Southeastern regional sales manager by Diamond Products. The promotion takes effect in October. Lipscomb will be responsible for Diamond Products sales in the Southeast. He has most recently been working as a Diamond Products Sales Representative covering North Carolina. www.diamondproducts.com

In order to meet growing demand, Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products has expanded its sales team through partnerships with A.V.E. Inc. and Corespec Inc. Joel McInnis of A.V.E Inc. will be working with dealers in the greater New England area. His expertise is working within the architectural and kitchen design community. […]

Tindall Corp. has appointed Gregg Riphagen as technical sales representative for its Corrections Division in the territory covering Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. Riphagen comes to Tindall after spending the last seven years as national sales manager for Acorn Engineering. In addition to managing six regional […]

Holcim Ltd. has announced that Patrick Dolberg has been appointed to the executive committee of parent company Holcim Ltd. and Bernard Terver has been named chief executive officer of Holcim (US) Inc. Dolberg will relocate to Zurich, Switzerland, and assume responsibilities for Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. […]

iCrete, makers of the iCrete System, has named John C. Cushman III cochairman of the board of iCrete. Cushman serves on several other boards, including at global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield Inc., where he is the chairman. He has also served as the national president for the […]