Metabo Corp. has hired Jere L. Geib Jr. as its new marketing manager. Geib will be responsible for marketing, advertising, and sales promotions as well as supporting the development efforts for the company’s distribution channel. www.metabousa.com

Allen Engineering Corp. has hired Garry Haferbier as rental sales manager. In this new position, Haferbier recruits, trains and manages independent sales representatives who sell Allen equipment into the North American rental channel. He is also the point of contact for independently owned rental centers. Haferbier will continue in his […]

MAX USA Corp. has hired Louis Diaz as Southwest regional sales executive. Diaz’s career includes more than seven years of experience in industrial sales. www.maxusacorp.com

Dur-A-Flex Inc. has appointed IL DO Trading Co. Ltd, of Seoul, Korea, distributor for the supply and installation of Dur-A-Flex systems. IL DO deals in total concrete solutions in Korea, including equipment and materials for the concrete industry. The company has an expansive network of dealers throughout the country. IL […]

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has announced the recipients of the 22nd Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. This year, the panel of judges recognized a total of 26 award recipients and selected 11 overall Excellence in Achievement winners. Four Excellence in Achievement winners contained decorative elements: Korean War Veterans Memorial. Submitted by […]

The Vertical Artisans West Coast Training Center conducted its first workshop Sept. 27 through Oct. 5 at the Underground Concrete House in Lorane, Ore. The trainings focused on vertical carving techniques for indoors and out. The house is a unique concrete dome home normally covered with earth. It is expected […]

Midwest Rake Co. LLC has purchased Seymour Manufacturing Co. Inc. Both companies are tool manufacturers serving domestic and international markets with an exceptional range of products. Midwest Rake and Seymour Manufacturing will continue to operate independently with existing management in place. Midwest Rake Co. is a 22-year-old family-owned manufacturer and […]

Front 9 Restoration has developed F9 BARC (Battery Acid Restoration Cleaner) for effective concrete cleaning. F9 BARC quickly removes orange battery acid staining, fertilizer staining and rust from concrete. It is biodegradable and nonabrasive, contains no hydrochloric acid and restores concrete to its natural bright gray color. Product application is […]

SelfClean Masonry Sealer is a new product developed by SelfClean that works in three ways to protect exterior masonry surfaces. First, it seals the surface and keeps stains from penetrating into the substrate. Second, it creates a thin water barrier on the surface, which lies underneath dirt and other contaminants, […]

A unique easy-to-remove concrete curing compound has been released by ChemMasters Inc. EZ Strip Cure low-odor curing compound is for indoor use on fresh concrete. EZ Strip Cure cures concrete surfaces to ASTM C309, Type 1, Class A standards. After curing, it can be easily removed by low-pressure spray or […]