PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings (PMC) business has introduced the PPG ONE Series, a collection of three individual coatings products developed to provide industrial-level protection in an easy-to-use, one-component package.
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A Concrete Tree Celebrates the Branches of a Family-Owned Business
Being next door to the Artistry in Concrete competition at the World of Concrete 2015, Steven Ochs knew he had to bring his A game to the Smith Paint Products booth. Ochs, a decorative concrete artisan and chairman of the department of art and design for Southern Arkansas University, presented several designs to the Brunners, owners of the family-run business.
The Elements of Style for Concrete Contractors: Inherent Values
There is a famous paperback called “The Elements of Style” by Strunk and White. Many writers treasure it as a guide to writing clearly and succinctly while avoiding common grammatical errors. The handbook itself is a model of clarity.
ASCC-DCC announces Community Project 2015
The American Society of Concrete Contractors’s Decorative Concrete Council has announced that their community project for 2015 will take place Nov. 2-6, 2015, at the Tamassee Salem Elementary School near Seneca, South Carolina. ASCC members regularly donate their time and skills on projects that benefit children, veterans and other community […]
Battelle develops self-healing smart beads that detect and repair corrosion
Battelle scientists have developed a tiny bead, the Battelle Smart Corrosion Detector bead, that not only detects corrosion but delivers a payload to help heal the microscopic cracks that rust creates.
Werner introduces new tool lanyard
Werner, a trusted leader in the manufacturing of climbing products designed for access at every height, today announces the launch of their 15-pound Tool Lanyard. This new lanyard was created to complement a complete fall protection system and provides improved safety and productivity in work environments.
Wagner Meters offers updated webinar with latest info about concrete moisture testing
Wagner Meters is offering the twice-monthly recently updated online course “Moisture Testing of Concrete Floor Slabs.” This training webinar is especially designed for contractors and flooring installers, and is presented by Howard Kanare, a leading expert in concrete moisture issues.
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute announces 2015 PCI Journal Awards
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI’s) Journal Awards Committee has named the winners of the 2015 PCI "Journal" awards.
Warmly Yours expands snow-melt line with commercial cables
Warmly Yours Radiant Heating added two new snow-melting cables to its radiant heating portfolio. The new 277- and 208-volt snow-melting cables were developed for commercial applications. The 277-volt cable is available in nine different lengths, and the 208-volt cable is available in seven different lengths.
Rust-Oleum Restore 10X Advanced Deck Resurfacer receives Good Housekeeping Seal
The leading global coatings manufacturer Rust-Oleum has announced that Restore 10X Advanced has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. The next-generation deck resurfacer was evaluated by the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where engineers tested the Rust-Oleum Restore 10X Advanced on wood, composite, and concrete samples, and validated that it could stand up to rain and sun exposure.
