Keith Ripley has been promoted to Northeastern regional sales manager by Diamond Products. Ripley will be responsible for Diamond Products sales in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. He will continue his role as company national training manager. Ripley had most recently been working as a sales representative covering […]

Nicole Carmier has been named marketing coordinator for Super-Krete International Inc. Carmier received a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from San Diego State University and has provided marketing support to a variety of industries, including mortgage banking. ? (800) 995-1716 www.super-krete.com

Pearlman Industries Inc., a Harbour Group company and the parent of Pearl Abrasive Co. and Keystone Tools, has completed the acquisition of Stone Tool Supply Inc. Stone Tool Supply, based in Atlanta, is a value-added distributor of a wide range of tools, equipment and accessories to the stone fabrication market. […]

Poly Meta Forms from Metal Forms Corp. were used to construct the pads and walks at a new BMW dealership in Glendale, Wis. The dealership had set out to use design elements at its showroom to link the BMW luxury car with the latest in environmental technology. Consistent with the […]

Architectural Enhancements Inc. has introduced Dulcie Osmonson as its new director of sales. Osmonson will be working out of the company’s facility in Lake Crystal, Minn. She will help with expansions in multiple locations as well as contractor interaction and consulting. She will coach resellers, distributors and contractors. She will […]

The American Concrete Institute announces that ACI Committee 318 plans to publish ACI 318-08: “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” in January 2008. As an important part of finalizing revisions to ACI 318- 05, ACI invites the public to review and comment on the proposed revisions during a public discussion […]

The Portland Cement Association announced the launch of the “Concrete Thinking” e-newsletter, a new resource for architects, engineers, and members of the building industry interested in sustainable development. “Concrete Thinking” is distributed six times a year. The free e-newsletter provides the latest news and information about the environmental benefits of […]

The Portland Cement Association named Donn C. Thompson, AIA, LEED AP, as residential technology promotion manager. Thompson will oversee the residential technical program and work to enhance cement-based products as a sustainable development solution for home building. He will work closely with government agencies such as the Department of Energy […]

Several new products from The Quikcrete Cos. Inc. will be of interest to decorative concrete contractors. Quikrete Etching Stain provides a multitoned finish that compares with weathered marble, natural stone or marble. It’s available in rich earth tones, including Coffee, Tan and Olive, which are permanently imprinted into the concrete […]

The newest mixer from CS Unitec is the battery-powered AHR 24.1. It is equipped with a rugged paddle for mixing low- and medium-viscosity materials such as tile cement, paints, coating compounds and liquid media. At only 6.5 pounds, including the 24-volt battery, the mixer is easily portable. Its high-torque gearbox […]