Julie Holtgrave has joined the American Society of Concrete Contractors as operations manager. She was previously the vice president of programs at the Springdale Chamber of Commerce, Springdale, Ark. For more about the ASCC, visit www.ascconline.org or call (314) 962-0210.

Sto Corp. is a world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems. The company is now reaching out to the Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) market with three finish system options for ICF walls. Each option provides long-lasting protection and is available with a wide range of color and texture choices. […]

CS Unitec’s new wet/dry industrial vacuum, Model CS 1225, is designed for efficient dust extraction on the job site. The portable CS 1225 weighs less than 25 pounds, comes with a 15-foot hose and 25- foot power cord and includes an automatic filter cleaning system. A tool adapter easily connects to […]

Four new publications are for sale from the American Concrete Institute. The 2005 edition of ACI’s “Manual of Concrete Practice” includes more than 20 new and updated publications, for a total count of 192. The Manual can be purchased as a sixbook reference set, a CD-ROM or an online subscription. […]

Zinsser Co. Inc. recently completed the acquisition of Okon Inc., a pioneer in the development of water-based, waterrepellant sealer technology for concrete, masonry and wood. Okon was founded in 1972 and markets sealers under the Okon and WeatherPro brands. Before the Denverbased company changed hands, it was a subsidiary of […]

The American Concrete Institute elected James R. Cagley as president and David Darwin as vice president at its spring meeting in April. Cagley is president of Cagley & Associates Inc., Consulting Structural Engineers, Rockville, Md., as well as president of The Cagley Group. At the Institute, he is immediate past […]

Allied Marketing Systems, the company that developed the AccuCrete gypsum floor underlayment system, has brought another innovation to market. The new product, AccuRadiant, is pour-in-place gypsum concrete designed for radiant floor heating systems. The concrete can be safely poured over hot water tubes, electric heating cables or mats, securing them […]

VIC International Corp. has made three new hires to serve its concrete surface preparation clients. Tony Simpson is a technical sales and support specialist in the concrete surface preparation division. Allen E. Slater has been hired as general manager of the concrete surface preparation industry division. Dan L. Caperton has […]

Degussa Admixtures Inc. has promoted Dr. Steve Amey to director of the Business Performance Group. Amey will focus on achieving operational efficiency in all areas of the Degussa Admixtures business. This past year, Amey directed a complete review and overhaul of the company’s supply chain management and worked as part […]

Dow Corning showcased its latest offerings in buildingprotection solutions at the 2005 World of Concrete in Mexico. Featured products included water repellents that don’t contain solvents, stain protection products and price-competitive silicone sealants. Dow Corning Z-6683 Water Repellent Emulsion will help manufacturers avoid solvent regulation problems when they are formulating. […]