Brad, David and Daniel Padgett, the brothers who founded Concrete Polishing Technologies, have launched the International Polished Concrete Institute, created to educate architects, engineers and contractors about polished concrete. By enrolling with IPCI for a complimentary membership, architects gain access to polished concrete specifications that cover the entire polishing process, […]

EZChem USA announced the opening of EZChem Europe’s new manufacturing facility, which allows EZChem customers in the United States to make products available in Europe and Africa without the problems involved with shipping. Located in the south of France, the manufacturing facility makes all the decorative concrete stains, cleaners, and […]

The American Concrete Institute has elected David Darwin as president, Florian G. Barth as vice president, and Ramón L. Carrasquillo, Charles S. Hanskat, Michael J. Schneider, Kari L. Yuers as directors to the Board of Direction. These six officers began their terms at ACI’s 2007 spring meeting. Darwin is the […]

Nawkaw Corp. played host in May to corporate level employees and licensed territory owners from around the world. The event, held in Athens, Ga., gave more than 35 Nawkaw attendees the opportunity to network with each other and with CEO Russell Gray. Nawkaw Midwest hosted annual training certification for Nawkaw […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has announced the first ever advanced class designed for experienced concrete countertop makers who are having technical difficulties with mixes and sealers. The two-day tutorial, titled “Mixes & Sealers 301,” teaches scientific principles that will prevent problems and result in more satisfied customers. Led by Institute […]

Grace Construction Products introduced “Building Green with Grace,” a guide that helps architects and specifiers select products that achieve the prerequisites and points needed to meet the demands of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. It was introduced at the AIA 2007 National Convention […]

Anvil Paints and Coatings recently launched several new materials for coating concrete. Anvil 1750 High Adhesion Grip- Tite Concrete Prime can be applied directly to clean, porous concrete to overcome the problem of concrete surfaces improperly prepared for painting or staining. Grip-Tite penetrates into the concrete and improves the adhesion […]

The American Society of Concrete Contractors has published its 2007 Product Catalog. The catalog includes numerous publications and other tools covering safety, decorative concrete, and cast-in-place installation. One new entry in this edition of the catalog is the “Guide for Concrete Slabs that Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Materials.” This book contains […]

The International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers re-elected Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association executive director Patrick O’Brien as president at its annual meeting, held April 2007 in Murnau, Germany. Elected as vice presidents were Peter White of the United Kingdom and Norikazu Shibuya of Japan. Representatives and guests from […]

The industry’s first vacuum to use plastic poly filter bags, the CS 1500 wet/dry vacuum from CS Unitec Inc., is ideal for concrete and masonry dust and debris cleanup. The heavy-duty plastic poly filter bag holds up to 10 gallons, and allows for simple, safe disposal. The CS 1500’s patented […]