More than 40 percent of all medium and heavy-duty diesel commercial trucks in operation in the United States – four million of 9.5 million diesel trucks – are now equipped with newer technology clean diesel engines, according to new Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) analysis of IHS Automotive vehicles in operation statistics.
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Build with Strength video: The concern with cross-laminated timber construction in Seattle
Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), today released a new video expressing concern with the use of a wood product known as cross-laminated timber (CLT) in construction.
New Wooster Painter’s Comb speeds up brush cleaning
Wooster brushes are made to last, but heavy paint buildup shortens their lifespans. With the improved Painter’s Comb, professionals and consumers can thoroughly care for and maximize performance of their favorite Wooster paintbrushes.
Registration is now open for Paint Decor Annex in San Diego
The Paint Decor Annex – a collaborative space dedicated to the decorative paint and faux finishing community – is open for registration. It’s part of the 2016 Concrete Decor Show in San Diego, California.
E-Z Pour launch to revolutionize polyurea Joint Fill Market
Solid Solution Products, a polyurea and urethane developer and equipment manufacturer for concrete joint fill and repair, announces E-Z Pour, a revolutionary method of filling concrete control joints. This new, patent pending, polyurea mixing and placing system is designed to fill the gap between traditional, cumbersome polyurea cartridges and high-end […]
Atlas Copco Construction names new president to lead North American growth
Atlas Copco Construction recently appointed Scott Carnell as president of its U.S. division.
Rapid-Cure floor coating offers
Tnemec Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance protective coatings, has introduced an extremely fast-curing, multi-purpose addition to its StrataShield line of resinous floor and wall products — Series 256 ExcellaThane.
AEM elects two directors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected David Koppenhofer, Executive Director OEM Sales & Support, Cummins Inc., to the AEM Board of Directors, and has elected Scott Harris, Vice President Case Construction North America, CNH Industrial, to the AEM CE Sector Board, to fill unexpired terms.
Lackmond Products, Inc. Appoints Russell Ayers as Director of Customer Service
Lackmond Products, Inc., a leading supplier of diamond tools, carbide tools and equipment, has named Russell Ayers as Director of Customer Service, overseeing the company’s inside sales strategies and operations for both the Lackmond Products and Lackmond Stone divisions.
Build with Strength: Safety must come first in second city
Build with Strength is asking Chicago developers, investors, builders, architects and consumers to watch their new video on the safety benefits associated with concrete construction and the limitations of buildings built with wood and wood products.







