Marvin Dodson of Rare Earth Labs has received a patent for his concrete stain concentrates. Rare Earth’s stains provide a natural, translucent appearance that brings out the natural beauty of concrete. They are suitable for floors, walls, countertops or decorative accessories. The concentrates, which come in eight basic colors, can […]

Master Builders Inc., a leading admixture supplier, has launched a new electronic tool on its Web site. Durability GPS (Global Product Selector) helps users design and specify concrete that will provide the best possible performance and the longest service life. The e-tool functions as a multi-level selector system that considers […]

Grace Construction Products and Davis Colors have agreed to form a distribution alliance. Grace plans to distribute Davis’ Hydrotint liquid color and Chameleon T liquid color dispensing systems to ready mix and precast producers in North America. “Our agreement with Davis will provide us with the opportunity to combine Grace’s […]

Ahal Contracting Co., based in St. Louis, Mo., received a Quality Award for 2002 from the Concrete Council of St. Louis. The award was given for the 40,000-square-foot streetscape, the 4,000-square-foot sports bar floor and the 8,000-square-foot buffet floor at Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Mo. The streetscape flooring, shown […]

Francis Heck has joined Vic International Corp. as a technical sales and support representative. Beginning with his employment with W.J. Savage Co. and later, Sawing Systems Inc., he has enjoyed a long career in the stone industry. He can be reached by calling (800) 423-1634.

Paradigm Strategies has launched a new Construction Division to help small to mid-size companies grow and prosper. Business consultant Kevin Lister offers advice on getting your business on the fast track, including management, human resources, sales and marketing, operations and finance. To learn more about the company’s programs, or to […]

Sto Corp., a world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems, has appointed David Boivin as CEO. Boivin was previously vice president of sales and marketing for the insulation group at CertainTeed Corp. of Valley Forge, Pa. Prior to joining CertainTeed in 1991, Boivin managed manufacturing operations in the appliance, […]

Stampcrete International Ltd. has a new ADAcompliant stamping tool for producing detectable warnings for curb ramps, crosswalks and transit platforms. Detectable warnings — and specifically, truncated domes — are now an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirement for detecting the boundary between the sidewalk and the street. Grooves, exposed aggregate […]

Multiquip’s new “Mason Pro” Masonry Saws provide highquality professional cutting performance for a wide variety of materials — stone, ceramics, pavers, brick, block and other masonry products. The MP1 Series is designed for vigorous masonry cutting applications and combines high performance and portability in one compact package. The saws are […]

Multiquip’s new “Street Pro” Series walk-behind saws are designed for rental operators, offering superior strength, durability and high performance. Three models are available, all featuring a steel-box frame design to extend saw life and reduce vibrations for maximum effectiveness while cutting concrete or asphalt. The saws, which combine the best […]