The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) announced that Dan Eckenrode has been named as the new executive director of its Gulf South Region, serving the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. www.pci.org
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James Instruments Inc. releases new product The Aggrameter
The James Instruments Inc. Aggrameter T-T-100 utilizes the latest microwave and microprocessor technology to measure moisture content in various fine and coarse-grained materials.
Making Safety a Priority on the Job Site
For years I’ve enjoyed learning from the pages of Concrete Decor. The pictures of amazing design and craftsmanship, detailed techniques, new products and sound advice on how to improve business have all helped me stay connected to the decorative concrete industry.
Husqvarna Group acquires Diamond Tool Supply
Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division has acquired Michigan-based Diamond Tool Supply Inc., a leading producer of polishing and grinding diamond tools for concrete, stone and terrazzo, effective May 3.
Flooring kit designed for moisture testing
Protimeter, which has been developing instruments designed to measure relative humidity in concrete floors for more than 25 years, has released the new MMS2 flooring kit for moisture testing in concrete floors to the ASTM F2170-11 standard.
Saving a Large Pool Deck From Mold
Specialists in building protection consulting, including concrete restoration work were called to help with The Faucett Brothers Activity Center was a newly opened 60,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility. The center includes two indoor pools, a 6,500-square-foot pool deck and the fast-spreading stain of pool deck mold.
Max USA Corp. hires new National Marketing Coordinator
Max USA Corp. would like to announce the hiring of Denene Williams as its National Marketing Coordinator.
“Build with Strength” to provide concrete information and resources for Seattle
Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), will be launching new resources, training programs, and educational content in Seattle
American Concrete Institute announces the availabilty of an important new publication for concrete industry professionals
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of an important new publication for concrete industry professionals—ACI 560R-16 Report on Design and Construction with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs).
SpecChem releases multipurpose adhesive, mortar
SpecChem recently added two new products to its offerings. SpecPrep SB is a three-component, multipurpose, cement/epoxy bonding adhesive and anti-corrosion rebar coating.
