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ConcreteIron.com has welcomed Bryan Stamper as a new sales associate, specializing in concrete pumps and screeds. Stamper’s more than 20 years of experience in the concrete industry is a good fit for the Web site, whose mission is to connect buyers and sellers worldwide. ? (866) 267-4766 www.concreteiron.com
Learn about the four ways to add color to slabs that are intended for polishing: Integral Color, Dry Shake Hardener, Acid Stain and Dyes
Architectural Enhancements Inc. has a new stocking distributor in California: Mike and Shelly Wenemeyer in Bakersfield. The Wenemeyers operate a showroom and warehouse and plan to offer training as well as technical advice. Large orders can be drop-shipped from the manufacturer to save on shipping and handling charges. ? (661) […]
Decorative shotcrete is catching on, and as with any decorative concrete technique, there’s a learning curve. Here, we cover mix design, prep work and more.
Decorative concrete contractors are adding an exciting new technique to their repertoire that always elicits a “wow” reaction from clients: embedding fiber optics in concrete countertops.
Dr. Vinicio Tresin, one of the cofounders of Crown Polymers LLC, recently relocated from Padova, Italy, to join the Crown management team in Huntley, Ill. Dr. Tresin is a 1983 graduate of the University of Padova, where he earned a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering. He has extensive experience in […]
It took a serious automobile accident to steer these contractors in the right direction for their business. But once they found the way, they were off.
Two projects built using Reward Wall Systems won top awards at the ICFA (Insulating Concrete Form Association) 2007 annual conference. The Megaplex 20 Theater at the District in South Jordan, Utah, received the ICFA Excellence Award for Large Commercial Project and was selected from all commercial projects as the Grand […]
For decorative concrete contractors, moisture is a challenge that varies by region. In the Northeast, freezing can be a major problem for decorative concrete. In the South, rain and humidity are the twin devils. In the Southwest, it’s dry air. Addressing these issues before you begin can save a lot of heartache and time.
ACO Polymer Products Inc. has opened its most modern plant, a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing, warehouse and office complex in Casa Grande, Ariz., that serves as its regional base in the western United States. The new facility in Casa Grande is the third manufacturing establishment for ACO in the U.S., joining locations […]
