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Following its recent rebrand and continuing its commitment to building progress for people and the planet, Holcim US has announced that its Lafarge Joppa cement plant, located in Grand Chain, Illinois, has transitioned to OneCem Portland limestone cement (PLC) production. The announcement follows the successful transitions to the lower CO2-intensive […]
The first phase of construction of the Sun Marina Town luxury apartment towers in Hạ Long City, Vietnam was completed in April 2022. There are expectations that residents will begin move in by December 2023. Contractors used The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products to waterproof and protect the […]
Sika Corporation releases SikaCem-190 Concrete Control, a non-filming, low VOC, amorphous colloidal silica topical additive applied to freshly placed concrete that maintains adequate moisture while reducing the risk of concrete setting prematurely. SikaCem-190 Concrete Control is ideal for all concrete, colored concrete, and also dry shake hardener applications. SikaCem-190 Concrete […]
Dewalt, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in trade solutions, today introduced its first-ever cordless ratchets as part of its Dewalt Xtreme 12V MAX* and Atomic Compact Series 20V MAX* lineups. The compact brushless ratchets allow users to fasten and remove nuts, bolts, and more in […]
Last May, One In A Row Ventures, LLC acquired AmCoat Industries — longtime provider of high-performance wall, floor and roof coatings. The newly named AmCoat Industrial, LLC will continue to manufacture its popular ultra-performance Rhino Shield and Floor Shield products. AmCoat’s long-time CEO, Terence Andre, said he and his business […]
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in ideas, research, and people to create the future of the concrete industry. All Fellowship […]
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) has named Matthew Posey as its manager of Government Affairs and External Relations. In this newly created Austin-based position, Posey is responsible for both the development and implementation of public, regulatory and local and state government relations strategies and initiatives for the aggregate, […]
Victoria Concrete Surfaces is a concrete contractor in Victoria, British Columbia, that also polishes concrete. The company owner, Benoit Harris, found Solid Solution Products Camo Patch UV to be the perfect solution for repairing the floor in a 1,700 square-foot home. In this particular case, the home’s floor was concrete […]
Dewalt, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, announced the expansion of its ToughSystem 2.0 Storage line, which offers improved durability and modularity. Joining the lineup are tool bags in 11-in and 22-in sizes. There is also an organizer that is proudly made […]
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repair and restoration, recently announced the winners of its 40 Under 40 Award. Western Specialty Contractors is proud to announce that Steve Genovese, Senior Branch Manager of its Chicago Branch, was among the announced […]
