Tritex ICF Products introduced a ledge reinforcement system to its Xillix ICF (insulating concrete form) product line. The two-piece system consists of a 9-inch ledge ICF form and a 9-inch preformed welded wire reinforcement. The ICF Ledge Reinforcement System is designed to support brick and stone exterior finishes as well […]

VitraStone Eco-Friendly Sinks and Surfaces from VitraStone LLC are made from 70 percent to 85 percent recycled products such as recycled glass and fly ash, all blended with a proprietary mix of ceramic cement. Twice as strong as competitors, the feel of VitraStone competes with any other concrete or natural […]

CrownHybrid is the latest addition to Crown Polymers’ extensive line of advanced floor coatings. CrownHybrid boasts excellent concrete hiding properties and will produce a superior result with only one broadcast and a single topcoat application. Further, CrownHybrid offers a wide array of color and design options, which, with a little […]

BioKleen has been renamed MoldAvenger. The MoldAvenger line utilizes cutting- edge enzyme technology to effectively combat mold and mildew. Enzymes in MoldAvenger provide a deep clean by breaking down the proteins that keep spores anchored to the surface, releasing them. It also breaks down and removes the bio-layer, or food […]

The Bond-Clip is designed to virtually suppress those annoying random cracks that seem to appear in newly poured slabs where they are least expected. The plastic clip works to attach a concrete topping to the substrate on which it is poured so that the two materials form a composite. A […]

The American Concrete Institute has released seven new publications. 305.1-06: Specifications for Hot Weather Concreting — This specification lays out hot-weather requirements for production preparation, delivery, placement, finishing, bleed-water evaporation, curing, and protection of concrete. 341.3R-07: Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit Techniques for Concrete Bridges — This document is intended to […]

At a recent meeting, the board of trustees of the RMC Research Foundation voted to change the Foundation’s name to the RMC Research & Education Foundation. The change better reflects the mission of the Foundation, which is to support research and educational programs that will increase professionalism and quality in […]

The RMC Research & Education Foundation released three pervious concrete studies. The reports, researched and prepared by the Stormwater Management Academy at the University of Central Florida, are “Construction and Maintenance Assessment of Pervious Concrete,” “Hydraulic Performance Assessment of Pervious Concrete Pavements for Stormwater Management Credit,” and “Compressive Strength of […]

Created to assist in the installation of countertop products, the Xtreme- Hauler from Advanced Systems Inc. makes moving granite slabs, granite countertops, logs, carpet, steel, and timbers a breeze. This cart is remarkably stable even with a 600-pound countertop on it. And it’s easy to use. All the user does […]

Advance registration for CONEXPO Asia 2007 are being taken in Chinese and English, with information in other languages, including Arabic, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish, available on the Web site. The event will be held December 4-7, 2007, at the Chinese Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou, […]