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The RMC Research & Education Foundation has released their new “Research in Support of Sustainable Development” CD-ROM compilation. Included on the disc are all of the Foundation’s published reports and studies on pervious concrete, the “Ready Mixed Concrete Industry LEED Reference Guide” and the final report on “Crushed Returned Concrete […]
Husqvarna has acquired Meco, Masterpiece Engineering Co., based in Prescott, Ariz. Meco is a leading producer of floor saws for cutting concrete and asphalt, primarily for highway construction and repair. The acquisition complements Husqvarna’s product range for the construction industry and bolsters its floor saw offerings. ? (913) 928-1000 www.usa.husqvarna.com
The RMC Research & Education Foundation has released a new concrete specifying guide — “Model Performance Specification Phase II: Guide to Specifying Concrete Performance.” This report is a follow up to “Model Performance Specification Phase I: Preparation of a Performance-Based Specification for Cast-in-Place Concrete,” which was published in 2006. This […]
ISS Integrated Facility Services, an international facility management company, has signed a global threeyear agreement with HTC Sweden AB regarding HTC’s daily cleaning system Twister. ISS has chosen the Twister system as an environmentally friendly solution for daily floor maintenance and renewal of natural stone and terrazzo floors. ISS has […]
Sto Corp. is expanding its StoCreativ Granite line of finishes to a total of 10 colors, making it even more versatile than before. StoCreativ Granite is an acrylicbased interior and exterior wall finish, formulated for durability and low maintenance for new construction or renovation. It is trowel-applied and designed to […]
W.R. Grace & Co. has announced the completion of a strategic investment in Ceratech Inc., a Maryland-based firm that has developed green, sustainable concrete admixture technologies for formulating high-strength, fast-setting concrete using fly ash, a waste-stream product from coal-fired power plants. Under terms of the investment, Grace has exclusive rights […]
Antiquing stampable overlays is taken for granted these days. However, there are many ways to achieve this effect. This method is a quick, consistent and effective way to achieve a beautiful antiqued look with Miracote products.
H&C Concrete Coatings provides unique decorative commercial finishes with its Infusion line of stains, sealers and floor finishes for deep results. Infusion Reactive Concrete Stain is ideal for large commercial applications such as grocery stores, restaurants, retail outlets and office buildings, as well as residential homes. What’s more, it’s now […]
An April decorative concrete showcase and contest in Bremerton, Wash., near Tacoma, attracted an enthusiastic group of artisans and contractors from around the region. The group braved hailstorms and unusually cold temperatures to produce quality work in only two days. The third annual event, called the Decorative Concrete Event and […]
The Steelcote Division of Chemline offers Chemthane 1350, a 100 percent solids aliphatic polyurethane concrete joint-filling compound for applications requiring high elongation. Chemthane 1350 is a chemicalresistant, two-component elastomeric polymer that stands up to moisture, as well as mildly acidic or mildly alkaline environments. This compound will provide an excellent […]
