The American Concrete Institute (ACI), an organization whose mission is to develop and disseminate consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses, officially released the completely reorganized "ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete."
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.
Atlas Copco completes new soil roller line with Dynapac CA1300 and CA1500 Rollers
Atlas Copco has introduced its CA1300 and CA1500 single-drum soil rollers for high maneuverability and visibility on parking lot, road, utility pipe and street projects. The new CA1500 roller features Atlas Copco’s exclusive Active Bouncing Control (ABC), a cross-mounted Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final engine and steel blades that improve compaction, safety and visibility.
W.R. Grace to buy out partner in Turkish joint venture
W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the remaining 50 percent equity interest in the joint venture it formed in 1996 with STFA Yat?r?m Holding A.S., one of Turkey’s most established and reputable conglomerates providing services in construction, natural gas distribution, construction equipment, and construction chemicals.
Penetron supports sustainable engineering projects with EWB Grant Competition
For this year’s “Penetron International’s Fall 2014 EWB-USA Grant Award Contest,” Penetron carefully selected three extraordinary projects that provide clean water access to remote rural villages in East Africa and Central America.
Scofield’s 7th Annual Decorative Concrete Awards contest sets record
L. M. Scofield Company has finished accepting entries into their 7th Annual Decorative Concrete Awards contest, and the number of entries they received has set an all-time record.
Benron introduces the Ez-Tex DXG texture sprayer and air compressor
Benron has introduced the Ez-Tex DXG gas power texture sprayer for decorative concrete overlayment and air compressor with Benron’s Gal-Air compressor pack and the finest Honda GX160 engine. Benron will formally introduce the new sprayer in February 2015 at World of Concrete.
James Toscas named president and CEO of Portland Cement Association
At its annual meeting on November 18, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) named James G. Toscas president and chief executive officer, effective December 15, 2014.
2014 Excellence in Concrete Awards
The Concrete Promotional Group of Greater Kansas City presented the 2014 Excellence in Concrete Awards at the Historic Firestone Building Event Space in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 11, 2014. The annual award program was established to honor projects that utilize concrete to provide solid construction solutions for buildings and […]
Michelman invests in digital imaging technology to improve problem solving and speed-to-market
Michelman has invested in new digital imaging technology that allows chemists to view coating and substrate samples at nano-level magnification. The new technology is part of Michelman’s investment in the Michelman Advanced Materials Collaboration Center that was officially opened on October 2, 2014 at the company’s global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Skilsaw introduces Sawsquatch
The Skilsaw 10 1/4-inch Worm Drive Saw, dubbed “Sawsquatch,” is the only one of its kind designed to cut smoothly through 4 layers of material in one motion, allowing for increased productivity on the jobsite.







