The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the 2018 recipients of its annual Advocates Program awards, which recognize an outstanding commitment by AEM members to industry advocacy efforts through AEM’s national grassroots campaign I Make America.

Visualization is revolutionizing the way companies sell products at retail, online and in the customers’ homes. Chameleon Power, the leader in photorealistic visualization technology for the building, remodeling and home décor industries, covers the gamut in platforms from web visualization to Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and mobile platforms.

Since November 2018, Aalborg Extreme Light 120, the new generation of premixed Ultra High- Performance Concrete (UHPC) based on Aalborg White cement is being launched in the global market. The product is being deployed in Europe and will reach the US and China during January 2019. Aalborg Extreme Light 120 is the first commercialized product under the Aalborg Inwhite Solution serving as an innovation engine for high value adding and technologically advanced White Cement based products.

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. has acquired Parker Brush, Inc., located in Rocklin, California. The Company’s manufacturing and operations will be relocated and folded into Gordon Brush’s 183,000 sq. ft., City of Industry, CA manufacturing facility.

Want to get up to speed on the latest topics affecting aggregates, asphalt, pavement maintenance and traffic safety operations? Attend the industry-leading education sessions at the 2019 World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo.

Sherwin-Williams has updated its concrete and masonry line to help make selecting the perfect product for every project even easier, while retaining formulas that pros can rely on. The new system consists of 19 Loxon and Conflex product solutions, conveniently color coded to specify each use. The updated approach offers a different look for the same trusted products.

Industry newcomers, The Art of Concrete, proudly join project partners, The Beck Group and Gensler Design, in celebrating a 2018 ACE Award for Construction Excellence from the Colorado Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) for the Best Building Project (Under $2 Million – Specialty Contractor).

Elcometer, one of the world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment for the coatings, concrete and Ultrasonic NDT sectors and manufacturer and supplier of a full range of abrasive blasting and ancillary equipment, has moved into their new North American Headquarters today, allowing them to achieve their growth strategy.

The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) announces it is sponsoring the Concrete Start-Up Zone at World of Concrete, January 22-25, 2019.

The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is proud to host its second Shotcrete Convention & Technology Conference, at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, in Fernandina Beach, Fla., February 24 – 26, 2019. The two-day Shotcrete Convention will feature 18 technology conference presentations, providing attendees the opportunity to explore shotcrete applications and innovations as well as future advancements in the industry.