Zinsser Co. Inc. recently completed the acquisition of Okon Inc., a pioneer in the development of water-based, waterrepellant sealer technology for concrete, masonry and wood. Okon was founded in 1972 and markets sealers under the Okon and WeatherPro brands. Before the Denverbased company changed hands, it was a subsidiary of […]

Dow Corning showcased its latest offerings in buildingprotection solutions at the 2005 World of Concrete in Mexico. Featured products included water repellents that don’t contain solvents, stain protection products and price-competitive silicone sealants. Dow Corning Z-6683 Water Repellent Emulsion will help manufacturers avoid solvent regulation problems when they are formulating. […]

VIC International Corp. has made three new hires to serve its concrete surface preparation clients. Tony Simpson is a technical sales and support specialist in the concrete surface preparation division. Allen E. Slater has been hired as general manager of the concrete surface preparation industry division. Dan L. Caperton has […]

Degussa Admixtures Inc. has promoted Dr. Steve Amey to director of the Business Performance Group. Amey will focus on achieving operational efficiency in all areas of the Degussa Admixtures business. This past year, Amey directed a complete review and overhaul of the company’s supply chain management and worked as part […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has teamed with Advanced Cement Technologies to offer PowerPozz High Reactivity Metakaolin by the bag to concrete countertop fabricators and other decorative concrete contractors who need small quantities. Previously, metakaolin was available only in bulk, at a minimum in a pallet of 48 40-lb bags. This […]

Stow Construction Equipment’s new diamond blade line will cut a wide range of materials, from tile, brick and masonry block to concrete and asphalt. Within the new Stow line, there are seven blade types: specialized dry cutting, dry/wet cut segmented, small diameter, high speed dry cutting, tile and masonry, wet […]

The International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers (IACDS) elected Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) executive director Patrick O’Brien as president at its 2005 annual meeting in Zurich, Switzerland. Jan Lemos of Sweden and Norikazu Shibuya of Japan were elected vice presidents. While at the meeting, O’Brien presented a […]

The American Concrete Institute will host a convention in New Orleans, Nov. 6 through Nov. 10, with the theme “Spice up your Concrete.” The convention will be the second following the Institute’s yearlong centennial celebration. More than 300 meetings are planned, plus 42 technical sessions and an exhibit hall. Expected […]

Blastrac has named two new specialized distributors. Nelico Equipment Service & Supplies, located in Mills, Wyo., will serve Montana, Wyoming and southern Idaho. Dawson-Macdonald Co. Inc., based in Wilmington, Mass., will serve Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and northeastern New York state. Blastrac specialized distributors are trained […]

The American Concrete Institute has released new editions of two best-sellers: the third edition of “Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction” and the seventh edition of “Formwork for Concrete.” The “Contractor’s Guide” is written by and for contractors and provides insight into proven construction practices. Topics include organizing for quality, […]