Self-consolidating concrete is a highly technical mix. It is not an easy mix to create, since it requires an understanding of how all the ingredients work together. What’s more, specialized testing is required to characterize and optimize the mix.
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A new president at Versatile
Versatile Building Products has promoted Matthew Newman, formerly a vice president at the company, to the position of president. In his new role, Newman will be responsible for leading Versatile’s North American manufacturing operations. He will manage operations at the company’s plant in Anaheim, Calif., which serves the entire United […]
Arizona-based Artist Offers Colorful Concrete Clocks
If you’re looking to outfit your house from top to bottom in concrete — floors, walls, kitchen and/or furniture — what better way to top it off than with a concrete clock?
Scofield grows Chromix-It team
L. M. Scofield Co. has hired David Reid and Stan Nabers to further develop Scofield’s rapidly growing Chromix-It Liquid Color Dispenser program. Reid will hold the position of director of engineering services, and he will be responsible for building, installing and maintaining Scofield’s Chromix-It Liquid Color Dispensers throughout the United […]
Quest becomes sole distributor of Kretus concrete coatings
Quest Building Products is now the sole distributor of the new and growing line of Kretus concrete coatings. The lineup includes: Kretus Water Based Epoxy, a fast-drying primer; Kretus Easy Patch, a two-part fast-curing epoxy-based patching material; Kretus Base Coat Pro, an ultrafast-drying, economical epoxy that is great for sand, […]
New UV curing equipment from Jelight
Jelight has introduced new portable UV curing equipment for decorative concrete applications. The JFC-426L unit is 26 inches wide and weighs just 135 pounds. The power supply provides 230 watts per cubic inch of nominal output, which is ideal for most waterborne UV coating applications. The JFC-434E is a larger […]
Ameripolish Hires Two Vice Presidents
Mark DiLorenzo has joined Ameripolish Inc. as vice president of marketing. DiLorenzo will oversee worldwide marketing of the Ameripolish brands. “We are delighted to have Mark DiLorenzo on the Ameripolish team,” said Davis “The Ameripolish brands have been expanding steadily since the founding of the company. We are constantly developing and launching new […]
DSM launches new product family with urethane cement system
URelle-Crete — the first of a new product family from DSM — is a three-component urethane cement system designed to stand up to excessive physical impact, thermal shock and chemical exposure. Ideal for pharmaceutical and food and beverage facilities and other places where durability is of major importance, URelle-Crete protects […]
Publisher of Concrete Decor hires marketing and communications director
Professional Trade Publications Inc. has hired Mary Browning as its marketing and communications director. Her primary duties revolve around the Concrete Decor Show, where she will be in charge of promotions, exhibitor and media relationships, and developing sponsorship opportunities. Browning will also provide general marketing support for Concrete Decor magazine. […]
NewLook unveils SmartColor
NewLook International Inc. has unveiled SmartColor, an acrylic water-based concrete color stain with nanotechnology. It’s used to restore, decorate and revitalize concrete and masonry floors. The nanotechnology used enables the stain to penetrate and adhere to very dense surfaces. It is also water-submersible and alkali-, weather- and UV-resistant. SmartColor stains […]
