Blastrac has named a new specialized distributor. Surface Preparation Equipment & Sales Inc., based in Denver, will serve Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, New Mexico and southern Idaho. Blastrac specialized distributors are trained in the company’s surface 10 • www.ConcreteDecor.net • Aug/Sept 2005 preparation products and offer rentals, sales and support. The […]

Blastrac has released printed literature and a new DVD aimed at educating consumers about its surface preparation tools. The DVD includes two video presentations: “Solutions For Concrete Surface Preparation” and “Scraping Tools and Equipment.” It offers videos in both Spanish and English and provides an overview of the company’s Blastrac […]

One of the “Most Innovative Product” winners at this year’s World Of Concrete show in Las Vegas was Lafarge North America’s Tercem 3000. The ternary cement blend won the Expert’s Choice Award for the most innovative product in the concrete-making materials category. Lafarge Tercem 3000 is a hydraulic cement containing […]

International Surface Preparation, a global manufacturer and distributor of surface preparation and finishing equipment, supplies and services, has opened new distribution centers in Phoenix, Ariz., and Kansas City, Mo. The Phoenix location serves the area stretching from Phoenix to the West Coast. The Kansas City location serves the central part […]

Brickform-Rafco Products, a leading manufacturer of architectural decorative concrete products, has promoted Clark Branum to the position of technical manager. Branum has been with Brickform for a number of years as area manager for the Northwest and liaison to many Asian countries. He now oversees the entire technical department and will […]

Durand Forms Inc., a manufacturer of aluminum wall forming systems and accessories for concrete contractors, has announced the appointment of Gary Brookshire as CEO. Durand hopes the move will accelerate growth and further strengthen its position in the aluminum wall forming system industry. The shift also allows Mike White, Durand’s […]

Wheelabrator PLUS Equipment Modernization Programs (EMP) help customers extend the effective life of their Wheelabrator equipment by retrofitting existing machinery with modern components. The company offers standard and custom EMP packages that are designed to increase production capacity, accommodate a changing product mix, extend service life, improve operating efficiency and […]

Decorative concrete is a booming industry, but to many it’s still a well-kept secret. That could soon be changing. San Antonio-based video production company J.E.L. Productions is working on a television program that will inform and educate consumers on the subject. The show was created by Wes Vollmer of Alternative […]