It is with great sadness that the Mapei Group announces the passing of its President, Giorgio Squinzi. Giorgio died in Milan on the evening of October 2, 2019. A history Giogio was born in 1943. He earned a degree in industrial chemistry. He is a second-generation businessman. Additionally, he became […]
Press Releases
Dur-A-Flex Expands Operations, Relocates Distribution Center in Illinois
Dur-A-Flex, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of commercial, industrial and institutional resinous floor and wall systems. One once again, the company is expanding its operations. This time in the Midwest, relocating from their current facility in Bensenville to a 15,000 square-foot facility in Roselle, Ill. The facility officially opened for […]
ForneyVault To Debut at the 2019 ACI Convention & Exposition
ForneyVault is a cloud-based construction material testing software platform that closes the loop between sample creation, testing, and data collection, dissemination and use. With ForneyVault, data flows seamlessly throughout the process, reducing the risk of errors, increasing compliance and driving more positive outcomes for labs of all types.
Coating Binders Sales Gain Momentum
The demand in the coating binders market was expected to surpass 36,000’000 tons by the end of 2018. The manufacturers in the coating binders market are shifting their focus from solvent-based coatings to water-based coatings. Stringent regulations by the governments across various countries with an aim to minimize VOC emission is resulting in the use of water-based coatings.
Trey Hamilton Joins ACI Staff
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that Trey Hamilton joined the staff as Senior Engineer on October 1, 2019.
Ron Nash of Laticrete Promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing
LATICRETE, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Ron Nash to the newly formed position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Sean Boyle to the newly formed position of Vice President of Market Intelligence and Channel Management. The promotions are an integral part of the company’s multi-year restructuring to realign the sales teams to focus on specialized business segments that enrich the customer experience.
ACI Concrete Conference on Materials and Design to be Held in Amman, Jordan
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society, the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and Jordan Concrete Association, in collaboration with the Royal Scientific Society and Jordan Engineers Association, announce the ACI Concrete Conference on Materials & Design to be held 17-18 November, 2019, in Amman, Jordan.
LeatherCraft Manufacturing LLC Acquired by Hultafors Group
Hultafors Group of Goteborg, Sweden announced the acquisition of Custom LeatherCraft Manufacturing LLC, (“CLC”) of South Gate, California.
ASCC Safety Awards from September 2019
Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records for 2018 were recognized by the Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., at the association’s Annual Conference in Chicago, IL on September 19, 2019.
Hilti ON Track Software Collaboration with Procore Supports Digital Workflows
The Hilti Group, a world-leading manufacturer and provider of construction tools, technology and productivity solutions, is collaborating withProcore, a leading provider of construction management software, to help strengthen digital workflows and drive productivity on jobsites. As part of the joint effort, Hilti ON!Track asset management system will become compatible for Procore platform users. The announcement was made during Procore’s Groundbreak 2019, one of the largest construction conferences in the U.S.







