Decorative Concrete Press Releases

Nine Midwest Block & Brick facilities recently earned National Concrete Masonry Association / Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Safety Awards. The annual recognition goes to product manufacturing members of the NCMA and ICPI for exemplary safety performance based on incidents reported to OSHA 300 log (or equivalent Canadian injury report).

ASV Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, announced that at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier today, ASV’s stockholders voted to adopt the merger agreement pursuant to which ASV will be acquired by Yanmar America Corporation in an all-cash transaction, which was first announced on June 27, 2019. 

Chris Klemaske joins Sundek in Arlington, Texas as Director of Commercial Development where she will continue her role as an industry leader working with designers, architects and commercial developers on projects nationwide.

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced NXT Level SP, a coarse-sanded, polishable, cementitious self-leveling concrete overlay with a Salt and Pepper appearance that is designed to function as a high-strength wear surface or underlayment.

Among professional construction contractors who rented equipment in the past year, a majority expects to increase reliance on rental in the year ahead, according to a comprehensive survey of contractors released by the American Rental Association.

Vacuworx is pleased to announce that Bruce Williamson has been hired as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast, serving the territory of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee.

The Safety & Risk Management Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors has published a Pre-Construction Checklist for Safety Policies & Procedures. The purpose of the document is to stimulate discussion of job-specific safety protocol and procedures, with all pertinent parties prior to project start-up.

Repair contractors, architects and building owners now have a safer, more consistent option to integrally add color to concrete flooring overlays. 

Alpha Professional Tools® is excited to introduce the newest addition to their Ecoguard Dust Collection line up. The Ecoguard W6 is designed for collecting dust/debris when using a high-speed angle grinder with a vacuum.

W. R. Meadows not only offers non-sag and self-leveling versions of their dependable Pourthane joint sealant line, but both products are now available in a variety of colors to add an aesthetically-pleasing element to this necessary concrete construction component. No longer compromise quality for appearance; with Pourthane NS and Pourthane SL, you can feel confident in the longevity of the product and be proud of the finished look.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the first 1/4"-diameter stainless-steel screw anchor designed for lighter-duty applications in severely corrosive environments. It’s code listed for use in cracked concrete.

Brokk, a leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, unveiled the Brokk during bauma 2019. Armed with SmartPower™ — the company’s signature intelligent power management system — the smallest electric robot in the Brokk range offers 100% more power than its predecessor, the Brokk 60 II, yet retains the same compact dimensions with only a 133-pound (60-kilogram) weight increase.

Coatings for Industry (CFI) will hold its Floor Coatings Technology & Application Training courses October 9-10, 2019 and February 5-6, 2020. The courses will be held at the company’s headquarters in Souderton, Pennsylvania

C&W Environmental Solutions, a leader in dust collection and air pollution control, recently announced the promotion of Steve Duncan to chief operating officer. In this new role, Duncan will continue to manage the company’s operations, as well as assume a greater role in the management of the business through administrative oversite, new product development, and strategic planning and execution.

C&W Environmental Solutions is pleased to announce that Bill Werra has joined the company as Chief Growth Officer and a member of the executive leadership team. The newly created position aligns sales and marketing with product and business development to deliver new value to its customers and expand its reach into new markets.

It is necessary to consider many factors into consideration when determining which type of concrete anchor is best for each unique job. No matter what the application, it is a cost-effective measure to purchase the most effective anchor by first considering the type, configuration and style of fastener available.

Metabo HPT launches its first 4-Port Battery Charger (model UC18YTSL). It conveniently charges multiple 36V MultiVolt & 18V Metabo HPT/Hitachi batteries along with 2 USB compatible accessories and it’s also equipped with 2 AC outlets to power additional electric devices. Increase charging speed and decrease downtime on any jobsite with this feature laden charger.

Pure Safety Group, the world’s largest independent height safety product development, manufacturing and training company, today announced it has named Joseph Piccione as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Piccione’s start date with the company will be August 19, 2019.