Axsis is a cooperative program from Essroc and Axim Italcementi Group that combines Essroc’s cement capabilities with Axim’s admixture science and product line, providing an integrated resource for concrete and masonry technology and products.

The board of directors of the Portland Cement Association elected Charlie Sunderland as chairman during the association’s board meeting in November 2006. Sunderland will serve a twoyear term, succeeding James Repman of California Portland Cement Co. Sunderland is CEO and chairman of the board of Ash Grove Cement Co., based […]

The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association and Occupational Safety and Health Administration invite World of Concrete 2007 attendees to a free seminar, “Outreach Programs for Construction,” on January 24 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The seminar is presented by OSHA’s director of the Offi ce of Construction Services, Stewart […]

The Construction Specifi cations Institute has initiated the development of its new Construction Education Network (CEN), the fi rst of its kind to offer a comprehensive provider program that encompasses the complete building industry spectrum, from architects and engineers to building owners and contractors to product manufacturer representatives. The CEN […]

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of four new publications. SP-237 CD-ROM: Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures — This CD-ROM is a collection of 19 papers presented at a 2003 workshop in Maui. Topics include the development and validation of plain, reinforced, and fi ber-reinforced concrete constitutive […]

Butterfield Color has developed Cantilevered Cut Stone Step & Form Liners for use in decorative hardscapes and paving. The form-liner tools allow a rough cut stone texture to be transferred to tread edges, corners, and risers of castin- place steps. They can also be effectively used for countertops, pool coping […]

Legacy Decorative Concrete Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Solomon Colors Inc. that manufactures concrete resurfacing and restoration products, recently launched Tinté D’Acqua, a full line of innovative water-based stains. Tinté D’Acqua stains achieve a very natural appearance on concrete fl oors and other porous mediums. Users can create unique coloring […]

Back to Nature’s Tough2-Strip has all the advantages of Multi-Strip, yet takes it one step farther. Where speed of removal is critical, a lighter coat of Tough2-Strip will remove one to four layers in 15 minutes to four hours. For tougher jobs or coatings, a heavier application will remove up […]

Faux Effects International Inc. has introduced RsCrete, a patent-pending durable finish that’s ideal for both interior and exterior decorative concrete applications. RsCrete incorporates superior advanced polymer technology that is formulated to work in environments that require a highly durable finish. RsCrete is translucent, yet tintable and versatile. All RsCrete grades […]

Northwestern Ohio Foam Products, which manufactures high-performance insulation materials and building products, has released MicroLT, a cost-effective, high-performance reflective foil radiant barrier and vapor retarder that is designed to reflect radiant energy and retard moisture migration in a building. The core of the product is made of flexible two-ply polypropylene […]