Press Releases

Concrete Industry Management program seeks donations for WOC auction

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their eighth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 […]

Seal-Krete announces new high performance metallics

Seal-Krete has introduced s a new line of metallic pigments for use with Seal-Krete High Performance Epoxy-Shell seamless concrete floor systems. The new metallic pigments transform ordinary concrete floors in commercial, retail and residential settings into modern, upscale surfaces with the look of copper, silver, aged bronze, nickel and other […]

New decorative concrete sealer avoids bubbling problems common to low-VOC products

ChemMasters Inc. has introduced a low-VOC decorative concrete sealer that provides 200 – 300 percent more working time during application. Stamped & Decorative Concrete Sealer 400A is specifically formulated to be slow-evaporating for easier application, and eliminate bubbles associated with the fast-drying solvents commonly used in low-VOC sealers. The sealer […]

Oldcastle Architectural launches Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers

Oldcastle Architectural has created Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers, a collection of high-density, pre-finished architectural concrete masonry units whose designs reflect timeless aesthetic appeal with artisan, hand-cut appearances. “The Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers collection brings six of our artisan designs together in one place as a solution to designers, architects and […]

Proposed ASTM Concrete Standard to Aid in Determination of Harmful and Non-Harmful Fines in Concrete Aggregate

Research and field experience have shown that fines free of clay and other harmful materials can be non-detrimental, and even beneficial, for concrete properties. A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to distinguish between harmful and non-harmful fines in construction aggregate. ASTM WK36804, Test Method for Rapid Determination […]

WerkMaster announces new distributor for US distribution

WerkMaster Ultra Floor Systems, a leading manufacturer and provider of surface preparation, restoration and refinishing equipment and solutions is proud to announce that we have teamed with Braxton-Bragg, an industry leading distribution company to complement our sales and distribution team in the US. “WerkMaster is excited to partner with Braxton-Bragg […]

ACI Foundation Student Fellowship and Scholarship program now open

The ACI Foundation, a wholly-owned and non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), has announced the opening of its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2013-2014 academic year. This year, the ACI Foundation is offering eight fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students, five scholarships for graduate students and […]

U.S. Concrete signs license agreements with major ready mix concrete producers to manufacture Aridus Rapid Drying Concrete

U.S. Concrete Inc. announced today that it has signed license agreements with major ready mix concrete producers to manufacture its proprietary technology, Aridus Rapid Drying Concrete. Aridusis the first ready-mix concrete solution for preventing floor covering failures that result from excess moister vapor in concrete slabs, an industry-wide problem that […]