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XL Specialized Trailers launches XL 80 flat deck extendable trailer
XL Specialized Trailers, a market-leading manufacturer of custom-engineered heavy haul trailers, has launched a new Flat Deck Extendable (FDE) trailer. The XL 80 FDE is the newest addition to that line, using the patented Extend-A-Trac to extend and retract the deck without hooking and unhooking air and electrical lines.
ACI honors outstanding contributions to the concrete industry – 2015
On Sunday, April 12, 2015, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recognized more than 100 professionals, groups and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Awards were presented during The Concrete Convention and Exposition Opening Session and Awards Program, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Cal Minerals Inc., natural pozzolans supplier, changes corporate name to Geofortis
Cal Minerals Inc., a supplier of natural pozzolans to the western United States, announced that it is changing its corporate name to Geofortis. The name change reflects the company’s broader natural pozzolan commitment and its expertise in driving the innovations needed to shape the future of natural pozzolans as a geopolymer across a broad range of industry needs.
ACI announces winners of student fiber-reinforced polymer composites competition
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of its 2015 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri, over April 12 through 15. The first, second, and third place teams received cash awards of $750, $500 and $250, respectively.
Atlas Copco previews new equipment, intelligent compaction system at dealer event
Atlas Copco unveiled several pieces of equipment during its March dealer event in Phoenix. The event introduced many models of Atlas Copco construction equipment, including the CT3000 tamping soil compactor, the CP1200 and CP2700 pneumatic tired asphalt rollers and the intelligent compaction system.
Smooth-On introduces AquaCon water-based concrete release agent
Smooth-On has introduced AquaCon, a water-based concrete release agent that aids in releasing concrete castings from Smooth-On rubber molds and other surfaces such as melamine, metal and non-porous (sealed) wood. It provides a clean, positive release, does not interfere with color or surface detail and helps minimize bug holes and air bubbles in finished castings.
How Do Successful Concrete Contractors Choose the Right Manufacturers?
Choosing the right manufacturer is a dilemma every contractor in our industry faces every day. I’ve heard many analogies used to describe the decorative concrete industry over the years, but two comparisons have always resonated the most: “Polished Concrete is part Art and part Construction,” and “The polishing industry is still the Wild West.”
Clemons Concrete Coatings reformulates and improves Etch & Clean
Clemons Concrete Coatings announced that Etch & Clean has been improved with a new reformulation. The reformulation produced a more gentle and easier-to-use acidic cleaning solution. The active ingredient in Etch & Clean is a mild acid that lightly etches the surface and removes efflorescence on concrete.
Virginia’s Amazing Greystone Masonry Showroom
Luisa is the senior sales representative and Dan is president at Greystone Masonry, the company they founded 18 years ago. The Dittmanns have enjoyed a high level of success, doing a lot of work for increasingly sophisticated homeowners and for the many government facilities in their region of the country.
