Press Releases

New Low VOC Coatings for High-Traffic Commercial Floors

Coatings for Industry (CFI) has added two new highly durable, near-zero VOC coatings to its WearCOAT line. The coatings – WearCOAT 2330 Gloss and WearCOAT 2345 Satin – were developed for commercial concrete floor applications where low-odor, quick return-to-service, excellent durability and aesthetics are key in areas of commercial buildings with high-volume foot and wheeled traffic, even heavy tow motors and trucks.

PCA Lauds House Passage of FAA Reauthorization, Urges Senate to Act Swiftly

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which includes provisions supported by the cement industry. PCA urged the U.S. Senate to pass the bill before FAA authorization expires on September 30th.

Wooden D.C. Apartment Complex for Seniors Up in Flames After Three-Alarm Fire

In Southeast Washington, D.C., a devastating three-alarm fire ravaged a senior affordable housing complex, leaving residents of the 161 occupied units displaced and at least four injured. The massive plumes of smoke could be seen throughout the district and have lingered long enough to produce school closings due to air quality.