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The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of three new publications. 334.3R-05, “Construction of Concrete Shells Using Inflated Forms,” provides information on the construction of structural concrete shells using an inflated form. The publication covers major facets of the construction process, including foundations, inflation, monitoring, and backup systems. The geometric […]
After record-breaking cement consumption in 2004 and 2005, Portland Cement Association predicts additional increases through 2009. Cement consumption in 2006 is expected to reach more than 130 million metric tons, a 3.7 percent increase from 2005, and average annual increases of 2.5 percent are projected through 2009. An increase in […]
The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, will hold its annual EXPO March 15 through March 17, 2006, in New Orleans. The EXPO will feature seminars and demonstrations focused on the decorative concrete industry. Seminar topics include “Organization in Management,” “Making Money […]
Super-Krete’s waterproof deck system. On this floor, Super-Krete Micro-Bond were applied over the company’s Bond-Kote and sanded down to achieve an ultra-smooth finish.
RAG Aktiengesellschaft, Essen, Germany (RAG), which holds a 50.1 percent interest in Degussa AG through its wholly owned subsidiary RAG Projektgesellschaft mbH, announced plans to acquire all remaining shares in Degussa. The 42.86 percent of Degussa’s capital stock held by E.ON AG will be divested to RPG effective July 1, […]
Choosing the right sealer is not always easy. Once you’ve made your choice, then it’s crucial to pick the right applicator.
Blastrac is partnering with United Rentals to provide surface preparation equipment for rent. Blastrac is exiting its own rental channel and will direct its rental customers to United Rentals and other new rental channel partners. United Rentals will offer Blastrac equipment such as grinders, polishers, scarifiers, saws, scrapers, strippers, light-duty […]
Fly Ash is a coal waste products that acts a lot like cement in the right recipe.
Blastrac has revamped its Web site, www.blastrac.com. The redesigned site contains surface preparation product and application information, online videos and operation tips. A surface preparation overview section informs users about different surface preparation methods and includes links to a prep chart for tips on method selection. A store locator helps […]
Jade Pinley is a new Wisconsin distributor for Architectural Enhancements Inc. Her position includes involvement with a training facility near Eau Claire, Wis. Architectural Enhancements Inc. is also looking to sign up additional trainers and suppliers for its overlayment and decorative concrete products. The company is talking to potential distributors […]
