In 2018, cost and performance will continue to be a focus in the construction industry. One key factor for polymers is that MMA supply will continue to be short, driving costs of all acrylic polymers higher. Mallard Creek Polymers (MCP) has a strong line of all acrylic, cement stable products that have been customized based on Rovene® 6023 (improved water resistance) and Rovene 403 (low odor grade) for use in many customer systems.
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Concrete Polishing Council of ASCC Revises a Major Polishing Documents
The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has just released the revision to the Bonded Abrasive Polished Concrete Specification, a document of significance to polishing contractors, concrete contractors, designers and facility owners.
APF Now Part of ICP Construction
It’s going to be another exciting year at Arizona Polymer Flooring. In the recent past Super-Krete® Products joined the APF family. And last year, APF debuted a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Phoenix. Now, we’re proud to announce APF has been acquired by ICP Construction, a division of Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) Group.
Contractor-Focused Items Available at 2018 CIM Auction at World of Concrete
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the following list of contractor-focused items have been donated for their annual auction at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 24 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Parker Twinhammer Bonded Air/Water Jackhammer Hose System Delivers Both Air and Water in a Single Configuration
The Industrial Hose Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has launched a new hose system designed to assist construction and rental equipment companies, state and local government agencies and those who employ jackhammer and breaker operators to easily, effectively and safely comply with a new OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) standard.
Case Study Featuring the First U.S. Airbus Manufacturing Plant
When Airbus decided to construct its first U.S. manufacturing plant in the rainiest city in America, Mobile, Alabama, waterproofing challenges were expected to arise as quick as the abundant ground water would.
Date Set for Bauma Conexpo India
A date for the event has been set Bauma Conexpo India will take place from December 11 to 14, 2018.
Finley Asphalt & Concrete’s Newly Elected Chief Operating Officer & 2018 Corporate Upgrade
In the first yearly executive board meeting led by company President Lewis Finley and CEO Erick Finley (plus other leading members) of Finley Asphalt & Concrete, the 50+ year paving company unanimously assembled to carve out a brand new and significant position of CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER- a leadership structure upgrade dedicated to meet the company’s 2018 expansion plans.
Publisher’s Letter January 2018
2018 kicks off Concrete Decor’s 18th year. Wow, how time flies!
ICRI Elects New Officers and Board members
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) announced the election by the membership of new officers and board members for 2018, including Ralph C. Jones, PE, with Structural Engineering Associates as its President. The terms began on January 1, 2018.
