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The massive Indoor Hurricane Simulator at the University of Miami’s Marine Science Center is now up and running, kicking up a storm in tropical weather research. This giant aquarium recreates 150-mph wind conditions and is built on Penetron concrete technology to ensure a durable and waterproof structure.
Decorative concrete has become increasingly popular with every passing year, and has evolved from primarily flooring products to use in walls, showers and countertops. Because of the increased popularity in decorative concrete, the used of overlays has grown as well and they have a lot of advantages.
Atlas Copco USA raised nearly $31,000 in individual and company-matched contributions for its employee-led Water for All charity organization. The company raised the funds during a three-day, annual sales conference, and more than doubled the amount of new employee contributors.
Stampcrete International will soon be securing its place as a leader in the decorative and restorative paving market on a global scale.
Kretetek Industries, the leader in concrete protection through advances in molecular nanotechnology, has launched its first ultra concentrated version of its signature formulas — Ghostshield Siloxa-Tek 8500 and Siloxa-Tek 8505 Oil Repellent, the highest performing sealers in their category in the industry.
Fishstone has introduced three new high-performance admixtures — Super-Six-Admix, KongKrete Liquid Polymer and KongKrete Dry Acrylic Polymer.
Engrave-A-Crete has announced the addition of the Mongoose 3 to its famous Mongoose family of decorative concrete engravers. The Mongoose 3 features an innovative three-wheel design.
The science magazine Rubin reports that engineers at Germany’s Ruhr-Universität Bochum have developed a shotcrete that can render tunnels, bridges and other structures more resistant against fires and explosions.
Growing up in the mountains on a remote piece of property near Spokane, Washington, was just the setting needed to instill a limitless imagination, work ethic and determination into Roch (pronounced Rock) Fautch.
By my estimation, nearly 80 percent of all decorative concrete businesses fail to reach full earning potential, thanks to some form of mismanagement. Don’t feel bad. This percentage elevates when we combine all other construction trades into the equation.
