Sika has acquired Butterfield Color, Inc. a US-based market leader in the production of decorative concrete floor products and systems. The acquisition will accelerate Sika’s growth by bringing the most comprehensive range of solutions for concrete contractors in the North American construction market. Butterfield generated sales of CHF 20 million in 2016.
Decorative Concrete Press Releases
All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.
Concrete Decor is the industry’s go-to source, so be sure to look here for all the breaking news and trends in the decorative concrete industry.
Laser Scanning Workshop on Tolerances
The American Society of Concrete Contractors, (ASCC), St. Louis, MO., will hold a Laser Scanning Workshop on Tolerances, Monday, January 22, from 8a.m. – 5p.m. in Las, Vegas, NV, in conjunction with the World of Concrete. Dr. Bruce Suprenant, PhD, PE, FACI, CSI: CSSA, CCS, technical director of the ASCC, is the workshop coordinator.
PCA Board of Directors Names Michael Ireland President and CEO, Elects New Members
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) board of directors today named Michael Ireland president and CEO effective immediately. Ireland replaces former President and CEO James Toscas.
Sustainable Concrete Innovation Beats The Heat
New Coolcure Concrete Admixture Converts Typical Cement Into A Type Iv, Low-Heat Cement Resulting In Up To 80% Less Heat And 50% Greater Strength.
ICRI to Host Fall Convention
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repairs, restorations, and protection, will host their annual fall convention at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. The meetings will run from Wednesday, November 15 through Friday, November 17. “Docks, Locks and Canals” is the theme of the convention, as concrete repair specialists and contractors will learn about best practices for repairing structures in the harshest of settings for concrete, near corrosive elements.
ASCC Publishes Four Job Hazard Analysis Forms for Polished Concrete Projects
The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), and the Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC), specialty councils of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, have published four Job Hazard Analysis Forms (JHAs) for polished concrete projects. They are Layout Power Cords, Changing Polishing Pucks, Equipment to Polish Concrete Floor, and Fueling & Grounding of Generator.
Cemstone Companies Celebrate 90 Years of Building Our Communities
Cemstone Companies is celebrating nine decades of providing ready-mixed concrete, block and other products for homes, public infrastructure and major regional landmarks. All employees from the fourth-generation family-owned business’s three divisions were invited to an anniversary event on October 28 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Briggs & Stratton To Move Production From Japan To Its Plants In Statesboro, Georgia And Auburn, Alabama
Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced today that it will move production of its V-Twin Vanguard engines from a joint venture partnership in Japan to its existing manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, Georgia and Auburn, Alabama. The increased production in North America will create approximately 50 new jobs at each of the facilities.
New Buy Online Option Introduced For Sherwin-Williams Pro Customers
Sherwin-Williams announces the launch of online ordering for professional customers. Currently available in select markets, this feature will be available nationwide in mid-November, allowing pros to order paint and supplies online from their local store wherever they are, at any time.
Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Invest In Solidia Technologies’ Sustainable Cement and Concrete Innovations
Investment will aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the globe by helping ease adoption and bring innovative technology to market







