Coating and sealant maker VersaFlex Inc. has added another level of ISO 9001:2008 to its long-standing quality management system. Earlier in 2013, the VersaFlex Product Development and Testing Lab achieved ISO 9001:2008 “Design Certification.” The ISO 9001:2008 certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing consistent, high-quality coating products to the […]

GranQuartz has recently opened a new store in Beltsville, Md., close to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The 8,000-square-foot store has a warehouse and showroom. It will offer one-day shipping to parts of North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and New York City. ? (800) 458-6222 www.granquartz.com

The ACI Foundation, a wholly owned and nonprofit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute, has opened its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2014-2015 academic year. The application process is open through Oct. 15, 2013. ? (248) 848-3179 www.scholarships.concrete.org

Donnie Denton, service center manager for Atlanta, Husqvarna Construction Products Robert Dorris, service, Concrete Solutions and Supply (San Diego) Sean Dunn, sales representative for Texas, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems Lee Dzierzanowski, business development manager – West, Dur-A-Flex Inc. Jeff Iafornaro, district manager for New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, Husqvarna […]

Shoe-In Pro Finish shoes are designed to help decorative concrete jobs go faster and more efficiently. The first shoe in the product line, the Shoe-In Pro Finish, is a strapless shoe that you can slip your existing shoe into with ease. It helps keep heel marks and tread patterns out […]

Following the strongest cement consumption gains in seven years in 2012, cement consumption growth will continue in 2013 with a 6.2 percent increase, according to the latest forecast from the Portland Cement Association. The majority of market recovery is expected to occur in the second half of 2013. “Recessions correct […]

American Concrete Institute introduced its 2013-2014 president, vice president and four board members during the ACI Spring 2013 Convention in Minneapolis. Anne M. Ellis was elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2013-2014. Sharon L. Wood has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and William […]

The Concrete Polishing Association of America has formed a collaboration with the International Concrete Polishing & Staining Conference to provide Tradesman and Craftsman certification classes at the 2013 ICPSC, Sept. 12-15 in Duluth, Ga. The programs are carefully designed to meet the full range of skill sets and will expose […]

NewLook International Inc. has introduced TiqueWash, an advanced antiquing colorant used to create a natural, multitoned finish on textured concrete. TiqueWash is a concentrated powder that can be mixed with clean water to achieve a translucent color wash that, once applied, runs off high spots and settles in the low […]

Superabrasive is adding to its Lavina line with a new fleet of commercial vacuums designed specifically for use with Lavina grinding and polishing machines. This is the first vacuum fleet designed and introduced to the market by Superabrasive. The most notable feature of the Lavina vacuum line is its unique […]