Sikacrete 211, new from Sika, is a pre-extended flowable repair material that may be pumped or poured onto horizontal surfaces and into form work for vertical and overhead surfaces. This material, manufactured with coarse aggregate, may be used for depth repairs from 1" to 6". The material works well for […]

Marshalltown has announced a new line of blue steel, two-way walking edgers. The new two-way mounting allows for a 180-degree swivel and is currently available on 27 QLT blue steel walking edgers. The new two-way edgers feature a blade made from heavy-gauge blue spring steel that is designed to prevent […]

The National Ready Mix Concrete Association has hired Michael E. Zaldo, of Atlanta, Georgia, as director of concrete promotion throughout the eastern United States. Zaldo has more than 20 years experience in the ready mix, admixture and state association areas of the industry, as well as a bachelor’s degree in […]

D. Thomas Ruttura, president of Ruttura & Sons Construction in Farmingdale, N.Y., was elected president of the ASCC for 2003-2004 at the society’s annual meeting in Las Vegas. Paul A. Albanelli, Farmington Hills, Mich.; Alain Y. Bayoud, San Carlos, Calif.; Donald M. Marks, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Michael J. Schneider, […]

The new ClearVisor with Adflo system combines full eye and face protection with a slim, lightweight, powered, airpurifying respirator. The polycarbonate face shield has exceptional clarity and a wide viewing area, while providing protection from high-impact hazards. The respirator is used with a highefficiency particle filter that can be “stacked” […]

Dan Doolan, owner and operator of Surface Gel Tek, has opened a new office/warehouse in Mesa, Arizona. The new location was needed to serve the expansion demands of the company. Surface Gel Tek has recently signed on Kelly Moore Paints Commercial Coatings Division and Duron Paints & Wallcoverings as additional […]

The new Side Winder II diamond blades from Diamond Back are changing the face of high-speed dry cutting. The blades, which are available in 12- and 14-inch models, feature a ribbed core that reduces friction and heat while providing faster cutting and application versatility. The blades’ T-shape diamond segment design […]

J. Christopher Ball has rejoined Vector Corrosion Technologies as director, sales and marketing. Ball will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all specification, sales, and marketing efforts for Vector, a leading supplier of products and services for corrosion mitigation in concrete structures. He will be based out of the Medina, […]

The American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its annual conference Sept. 18-20 at the Dallas Marriot Quorum Hotel, in Dallas, Texas. The conference, open to all persons interested in the concrete industry, will feature Wally Adamchik, a senior consultant with FMI, as the general session speaker on Sept. 19. […]

Chemical admixtures can significantly enhance the properties of concrete in both plastic and hardened states. ACI International’s newest educational bulletin, Chemical Admixtures for Concrete (E4-03), provides a comprehensive overview of these admixtures and explains how each type works to modify the chemical and physical properties of concrete and to control […]