Concrete Surfaces magazine announced the winners of its fifth annual Polished Concrete Awards.
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Proposed ASTM test method will measure texture of concrete surfaces
A proposed new ASTM International standard will help minimize confusion in quantifying the texture value of a concrete surface. The standard — WK49335, Test Method for Concrete Micro Surface Texture — will be used to determine the smoothness/roughness of concrete surfaces as measured by a contact stylus instrument called a profilometer.
Graco acquires Machine Technologies
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) is a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment. Recently, the company announced that it has acquired Machine Technologies LLC. Machine Technologies is a Texas-based manufacturer of both mortar pumps and continuous mixers. After Graco acquires Machine Technologies, Machine Technoligies’ products will then become part of the product […]
Green Seal launches expanded standard for paints, coatings, stains and finishes
Green Seal, the nation’s first independent non-profit certifier of sustainable products and services, has introduced a revised version of its GS-11 Standard that is expanded to cover most types of architectural coatings on the market today.
Prosoco Announces SWR Institute Validated Contractors
A new resource from Prosoco provides a repository of contractors across the U.S. who have been trained through the SWR Institute Validated Air- and Water-Resistive Barrier Training Program. This independent, third-party program certifies that participating contractors have training on safety, material science, visual demonstration, plans and specification review, installation, quality […]
RZ Industries releases M2 Mesh Mask in four new colors
RZ Industries, the leader in personal dust protection for motorcycle, UTV and ATV, agriculture, aonstruction, public safety and much more, has introduced the high-flow M2 Mesh Air Filtration Mask in four 4 new colors.
American Concrete Institute announces winners of inaugural Excellence In Concrete Construction Awards
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2015 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the ACI Awards Gala at the Concrete Convention & Exposition, November 9, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.
American Concrete Institute announces winners of pervious concrete student competition
The American Concrete Institute announced the winners of its 2015 ACI Pervious Concrete Student Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Denver, Colorado.
Michelman opens Alibaba online store
Michelman, a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly barrier and functional coatings, polymers, and surface modifiers has opened an online store on Alibaba, a business-to-business ecommerce platform designed specifically for the Chinese market.
VanHearron announces 2016 sealer & cleaner products catalog
VanHearron Inc. announced the availability of their new 2016 product catalog featuring the company’s complete line of environmentally sustainable tile and stone sealers and cleaners, concrete preparation products and problem-solving products.







