At World of Concrete 2015, SSI announced the new Silspec SES Expansion Joint System. The new joint system is comprised of SSI’s proven Polymer Concrete Header materials, Silspec 900PNS and Silspec 2000, combined with the Silspec SES Seal.

At World of Concrete 2015, FSTR Technology announced the new FSTR-30 Thin-Gel Adhesive, which bonds dissimilar materials in under 30 minutes.

Makita’s 100th year in business coincided with World of Concrete 2015. To honor the company’s 100th year milestone, Makita released the 100th tool in the 18V LXT line-up, the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18-volt slide-style battery.

Tesselle has announced Silacrete tiles, made from 50 percent recycled glass, and 50 percent concrete. These new tiles are available in a variety of finishes, including printed designs, photorealistic, murals, custom designs and solid colors.

Michelman, a global developer and manufacturer of water-based coatings, surface additives and polymers, will be featuring a variety of innovative new solutions at their completely redesigned booth at the European Coatings Show 2015, in Nuremberg, Germany, from April 21 to 23.

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is now accepting entries for its 2015 Design Awards competition. This long-standing annual awards program recognizes design excellence, innovation, and construction quality using precast concrete. The deadline to submit a project for consideration is May 18, 2015.

The growing demand for concrete repair and building products that rapidly gain strength while providing adequate working time on a project drove the recent development of High-Performance Cement by Quikrete.

Diamatic announced the opening of their new facility in Philadephia, Pennsylvania.

At World of Concrete 2015, Bon Tool introduced the new Super-Flex Silicone Grout Bag. The new bag is made from a long lasting, heavy-duty silicone material that provides excellent elasticity.