Cortec Corp. has released a waterrepellant sealant and a corrosion-resistant admixture. MCI-2019 is a low-VOC, 40 percent silane water repellant for concrete structures, containing time-proven “Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors.” The sealer forms a protective monomolecular corrosion- inhibiting layer. MCI-2019 is a small-molecule product, which allows deep penetration into concrete and provides […]

Valspar Flooring introduced UR-22 EnviroUltra WBU, a water-based urethane topcoat designed for use over epoxy or wall base coats in environments that are subjected to chemical exposure and abrasive wear. EnviroUltra WBU boasts a low-VOC formulation of 60 percent solids. The product produces greater build per coat, and is ideally […]

Nycon Inc. and Kuraray America Inc. announced the North American introduction of PVA-ECC, a fiber-reinforced composite that is 500 times more resistant to cracking and 40 percent lighter in weight than traditional concrete. This engineered composite was created by a team of scientists who developed a cement-based design micromechanically engineered […]

The 3rd Edition of ASTM International Standards for Sustainability in Buildings is now available on CD-ROM. The compilation includes all the ASTM standards referenced by the U.S. Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers as of January 2007. The new edition includes 143 ASTM standards that address the sustainable design, construction […]

Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has begun distributing a complete line of decorative concrete stains and sealers from Concrete Resurrection. The Concrete Resurrection line includes water-based pigmented stain in 34 colors and reactive acid stain in eight colors. Each stain color can be diluted with various ratios of distilled water to provide the […]

The American Concrete Institute’s Distinguished Achievement Award was presented to the Puerto Rico Ready Mix Concrete Producers Association at the ACI Fall 2007 Convention in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The award is given to nonmembers who have made notable contributions to the advancement of the concrete industry. The Puerto Rico Ready […]

Two projects built using Reward Wall Systems won top awards at the ICFA (Insulating Concrete Form Association) 2007 annual conference. The Megaplex 20 Theater at the District in South Jordan, Utah, received the ICFA Excellence Award for Large Commercial Project and was selected from all commercial projects as the Grand […]

Dr. Vinicio Tresin, one of the cofounders of Crown Polymers LLC, recently relocated from Padova, Italy, to join the Crown management team in Huntley, Ill. Dr. Tresin is a 1983 graduate of the University of Padova, where he earned a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering. He has extensive experience in […]

ConcreteIron.com has welcomed Bryan Stamper as a new sales associate, specializing in concrete pumps and screeds. Stamper’s more than 20 years of experience in the concrete industry is a good fit for the Web site, whose mission is to connect buyers and sellers worldwide. ? (866) 267-4766 www.concreteiron.com

Hydraulic-powered cut-off saws from Atlas Copco Construction Tools LLC cut through a wide range of materials, including concrete, asphalt, cement, brick and steel. The 14-inch blade on the LS 14 provides 5.3 inches of cutting depth, while the 16-inch LS 16 offers 6.3 inches of cutting depth. The saws’ simple […]