The Portland Cement Association announced the launch of the “DIY Promotion Zone,” an online one-stop resource for planning and creating marketing communications materials. This innovative Web site gives concrete promoters, homebuilders and contractors access to a library of materials and templates that can be customized for specific events and companies. […]

CDCLarue’s new Hum-B profilers are ergonomically designed surface scarfiers that cover more square feet in less time with less effort, maximizing comfort and increasing productivity. The Hum-B is ideal for preparing concrete, terrazzo, stone and masonry, and great for removing paint, adhesives, and epoxy floor coatings. It’s available in 6-inch, […]

Mapei has released new products for patching, grouting and leveling jobs. Tri-Patch is a versatile concrete patching compound that allows users to patch, skim-coat, level, ramp and color embossed surfaces by simply varying the water-to-powder ratio. The material can be used for filling holes and cracks up to 1 inch […]

Reward Wall Systems Inc. is acquiring Tritex ICF Products. As a part of the transaction, Reward will gain access to Tritex’s line of products, intellectual property and supporting services. The acquisition will allow Reward to broaden its penetration into the growing ICF market by expanding its customer base and offering […]

The cornerstone of the Kwik Kerb turnkey business system, the Edgemaster continuous extruding machine from Edgetec International Pty. Ltd. is capable of turning out 300 feet of molded free-form concrete border edging per hour, all while operated by only one person. Both the electric and gasoline models have a slip-steering […]

The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network announced at a recent Network Exchange meeting that MAPEI has joined its preferred supplier group. As a leading manufacturer of adhesives, mortars, grouts and concrete waterproofing and repair products, MAPEI gives this national network of professional commercial flooring contractors a reliable source of flooring installation […]

B.E.P. Forming Systems Inc. appointed Michael Overturf of Overturf Enterprises LLC as a new independent sales representative. Operating out of his office in Norwalk, Iowa, Overturf is responsible for sales, service and support to residential and commercial concrete contractor customers in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, the western half of […]

Polyurethane foam sealant and adhesive manufacturer Fomo Products Inc. recently launched a corporate-wide green initiative at the opening of its new Spray Foam Production Center in Akron, Ohio. Rather than building a new facility for its Spray Foam Production Center, Fomo bought and recycled an old retail store in the […]

Cemstone Products Co. has acquired Concrete Materials Inc. of Medford, Minn. CMI is a leading manufacturer of concrete masonry units in southern Minnesota, and under the terms of the agreement will continue to operate under its current name and management. Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2007, Cemstone and its affiliated […]