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Jon-Don acquires Factory Cleaning Equipment. Jon-Don, a leading supplier of commercial supplies, equipment, consumables, and know-how to specialty contractors, announces the recent acquisition of Factory Cleaning Equipment Inc. (FCE). The acquisition of FCE marks a new phase of strategic growth for Jon-Don, as the company continues to expand its offerings […]
The definition of curing is providing adequate moisture, temperature and time to allow cement to hydrate and concrete to develop internal strength and abrasion resistance. There are a number of methods for curing concrete. We have compiled them here in one place. Here are the methods for curing concrete Wet […]
The American Concrete Institute has released a new and updated ACI Detailing Manual. Previously updated in 2004, the 2020 edition of the ACI Detailing Manual includes many new updates and revisions, plus the addition of valuable downloadable CAD files. The updated ACI Detailing Manual includes example details and guidance to licensed […]
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Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company and leading provider of infrastructure products, has approved WEAV3D composite lattice material for reinforcement applications in their polymer concrete and SMC composite products. Ideal for underground energy, transportation and communication applications, WEAV3D composite lattice is a completely non-metallic reinforcement material that provides high levels of […]
When people pull up to apartment buildings with stenciled decorative concrete walkways, the added amenity adds a certain panache. Moreover, “Stenciled walkways enhance a property,” says Larry Benforado, owner of Creative Coatings in Fort Myers, Florida. “If someone sees a nice walkway, they’ll likely assume the apartments are nice, too.” […]
Coatings for Industry, Inc. (CFI) has introduced its new MTF-8 Resinous Floor Coating System. This system delivers a unique combination of designer colors and quick return-to-service. This system has proven especially well-suited for high-visibility, retail, restaurant, and other commercial floors with busy foot and light-wheeled traffic. Details on this new […]
The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT) announced its formation in October 2020. Shortly after the NAFCT appoints board of directors that includes an employee of Ardex Americas. NAFCT is focusing on working together to assist in a solution to the industry installation shortage. Additionally, it dedicates itself to […]
In any company, the marketing and sales functions depend on each other. Both want to find, convert and keep customers. The main difference is in the time horizon. Sales deals with the here and now. Marketing deals with tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, figuratively speaking. In the decorative concrete […]
Architects and specifiers seeking a sustainable and resilient ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) for a challenging design should look no further. A new UHPC introduced in North America by Lehigh White Cement Co. is the answer. Aalborg Excel, a new UHPC from Cementir Group headquartered in Italy, is now available in North […]
