The Concrete Conference 2015 is part of an educational campaign launched by MEVA Formwork Systems in cooperation with the American Concrete Institute with the aim of reaching an international professional audience on the new ACI publication "Guide to Formed Concrete Surfaces."

To help launch a school marketing campaign for its Wearcoat 3015 urethane sealer, Coatings for Industry (CFI) this October donated product and labor to protect a mural in Octorara Primary Learning Center, a 550-pupil K-2 public school in Atglen, Pennsylvania.

Halco Lighting Technologies announced that Chairman and CEO Allan Nelkin officially retired from his positions at Halco Lighting effective Nov. 24, 2015.

The Emerging Leaders Committee (EL) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) in St. Louis, Missouri, has initiated a mentoring program for its contractor and associate members.

Smooth-On Inc., a leading manufacturer of silicone rubbers, polyurethane rubbers and plastics, rigid and flexible urethane foams, epoxies, polysulfide rubbers, adhesives, coatings, release agents and other material technologies, has announced the opening of its new production facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania.

The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) recently elected new board members for regions 2, 4 and 6.

The phrase “go big or go home” is synonymous with Las Vegas, so when the Concrete Sawing& Drilling Association (CSDA) arrives in town for the 42nd World of Concrete the association says it is is planning to "go big!"

Ameripolish PCA by Ameripolish is a highly penetrating, non-film forming curing agent that drastically reduces map cracking (crazing), greatly improves abrasion resistance and minimizes efflorescence and dust for healthier indoor air quality. PCA replaces traditional cure and seal products.

Lackmond Products Inc., a leading supplier of diamond tools, carbide tools and equipment, and parent company of Lackmond Stone, has acquired Diamond Tooling Solutions (DTS), of Royalton, Minnesota.