Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. has acquired Parker Brush, Inc., located in Rocklin, California. The Company’s manufacturing and operations will be relocated and folded into Gordon Brush’s 183,000 sq. ft., City of Industry, CA manufacturing facility.

Braxton-Bragg is planning a year-long celebration to commemorate 25 years of providing quality tooling and supplies to the stone and tile industries. Founded in 1994 by Doug Slocum and partner Ron Weiler, Braxton-Bragg has grown from a start-up to a national distributor with international ties.

W. R. Meadows is proud to announce the promotion of Scott Davis to vice president, western division. In this role, Scott will oversee and direct the sales and operations of our three western division branches located in Benicia, California; Pomona, California; and Goodyear, Arizona. This promotion is effective January 1st, 2019.

Since November 2018, Aalborg Extreme Light 120, the new generation of premixed Ultra High- Performance Concrete (UHPC) based on Aalborg White cement is being launched in the global market. The product is being deployed in Europe and will reach the US and China during January 2019. Aalborg Extreme Light 120 is the first commercialized product under the Aalborg Inwhite Solution serving as an innovation engine for high value adding and technologically advanced White Cement based products.

Visualization software can enhance the user experience, change the way suppliers merchandise their products and expand the user audience. Chameleon Power, a visualization software leader in virtual and augmented reality platforms, has launched next generation visualization technology that enhances outdoor design.

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions, recently launched Spartacote™Flex XPL, a high-solids, low-VOC and minimal-odor resinous floor coating for both decorative and protective applications.

Dewalt has a new line of large SDS Max hammers in 1 7/8- and 2-inch combination and demolition hammers.

Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand since 1889, will launch its Carhartt Company Gear™ program on Jan. 16, 2019. With the new Carhartt Company Gear™ service model, the 130 year-old brand will provide a wide range of businesses with its familiar rugged, durable products. In addition to Carhartt’s most recognized styles, businesses across various industries will also have access to the new Rugged Professional™ Series, which will give uniformed associates a sharp, professional appearance.

Industry newcomers, The Art of Concrete, proudly join project partners, The Beck Group and Gensler Design, in celebrating a 2018 ACE Award for Construction Excellence from the Colorado Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) for the Best Building Project (Under $2 Million – Specialty Contractor).