Dur-A-Flex Inc. has named Alessandro Machado Jesus as international strategic marketing manager. Prior to joining Dur-A-Flex, he spent 13 years working for the Loctite division of Germany-based Henkel Corp., for which he held a number of international marketing leadership roles. www.dur-a-flex.com

The American Concrete Institute introduced its 2012-2013 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2012 Convention in Dallas, Texas. James K. Wight, the Frank E. Richart Jr. Collegiate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was elected to serve as president of […]

URelle-Crete — the first of a new product family from DSM — is a three-component urethane cement system designed to stand up to excessive physical impact, thermal shock and chemical exposure. Ideal for pharmaceutical and food and beverage facilities and other places where durability is of major importance, URelle-Crete protects […]

Quest Building Products is now the sole distributor of the new and growing line of Kretus concrete coatings. The lineup includes: Kretus Water Based Epoxy, a fast-drying primer; Kretus Easy Patch, a two-part fast-curing epoxy-based patching material; Kretus Base Coat Pro, an ultrafast-drying, economical epoxy that is great for sand, […]

American Polymers Corp., which does business as Polycoat Products, has announced PC-Crete U, a three-part, heavy duty, 100-percent solids, aromatic, cementitious urethane mortar system typically applied at between 1/8-inch and 3/8-inch dry film thickness. It has a textured matte finish and can be used to form containment beams, form integral […]

The new Mongoose X from Engrave-A-Crete is capable of a wide range of cuts, including straight cuts, arcs and circles. The Mongoose X is ergonomically designed, and its removable handle is designed to eliminate muscle strain. Without the handle, the Mongoose X becomes a low-profile engraver for confined spaces. Features […]

Bonsal American Inc., an Oldcastle company, has acquired the TXI Package Products business of TXI Operations LP, a subsidiary of Texas Industries Inc. The Package Products business unit is comprised of five Texas manufacturing facilities located near three of the major markets in Texas: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston and Austin/San Antonio. […]

The American Concrete Institute has presented its Distinguished Achievement Award to the Cement Council of Texas. The award is given to ACI nonmembers who have made notable contributions to the advancement of the concrete industry. CCT promotes the sustainable use of cement and concrete, including concrete pavements, soil cement, and […]

Lafarge recently introduced portland-limestone cement (PLC) to Canada. Widely used in Europe for more than 25 years, PLC is a new category of cement that provides performance similar to conventional portland cement with up to 10 percent less carbon dioxide emissions. Approved for use by the Canadian Standards Association, the […]

Metabo Corp. has introduced its first professional-grade cordless angle grinder, complete with a rotating battery pack, making it ideal for grinding and cutting applications in hard-to-reach areas. This 4 1/2-inch grinder’s slim motor housing and ergonomic side handle make it easy to use throughout the day. It features a robust, […]