MMC Materials’ Grogan leads 2018 NRMCA officer slate

Sources: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Silver Spring, Md.; CP staff

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has elected Rodney Grogan, president of Ridgeland, Miss.-based MMC Materials Inc., as 2018 Chairman, succeeding his Oldcastle Materials West counterpart Scott Parson. Joining Grogan on the slate of officers elected during the NRMCA annual convention earlier this month in Houston are Vice Chairman William Sandbrook, chief executive officer of Texas’ U.S. Concrete Inc., and Secretary/Treasurer John Carew, president of Wisconsin’s Carew Concrete & Supply Co.

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U.S. Concrete gears up for Andretti Autosport sponsorship

Sources: Andretti Autosport, Indianapolis; U.S. Concrete Inc., Euless, Texas; CP staff

Driver Marco Andretti’s No. 98 Honda will bear the U.S. Concrete logo and colors as part of a sponsorship spanning six 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series races, starting April 15 with Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach (Calif.) and continuing through Indianapolis (Grand Prix and Indy 500), Texas, Pocono and Sonoma.

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Tool tethers

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New family of ergonomically constructed Super Coil anchored tool tethers are manufactured with a low-force polyurethane elastic core woven throughout the entire body of the webbing. The result is a device that creates an 18-ft. diameter working area but gently retracts to 42 inches.

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Gear-free motor drive roller

A brushless DC gearless motorized drive roller, the V24 brings torque and speed while eliminating the need for multiple gear ratios. The oil-free, gear-less MDR is of solid, single throughshaft construction, and available in black E-Coat finish or stainless steel for washdown applications. Gearless operation minimizes mechanical wear and allows for use in extreme temperatures.

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Polyurea coating

High-performance polyurethane, polyurea and hybrid coatings suit a variety of applications and include the fast-set Chemline Arc, which adheres well to concrete with the use of a primer. The spray applied, two-component polyurea contains 100 percent solids and zero volatile organic compounds. It is widely used in both the construction and contractor markets due to its physical properties and moisture resistance. Typical applications are wastewater basins, parking garages, foundations and water ponds.

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Curing cover

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Company rolled out TopCure, an advanced, seven-day cover that provides a controlled curing environment for slabs on grade, at World of Concrete 2018. It features a) a grit, anti-skid surface to keep workers from accidental slips and falls; b) proprietary Transhield white coating that reflects sunlight and helps control the temperature under the cover; c) hydrating pods to allow faster water absorption in the nonwoven material and concrete surface area; d) performance film composition with higher strength and better physical properties compared to equal weight covers.; and, e) a pH modifier fostering an optimal concrete curing climate.

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Forklift attachment quick release

PowerMount equips lift truck operator to change from one hydraulic attachment to another in 90 seconds. System allows for the cycle to be completed without the need for an engineer, guaranteeing a fast, easy and safe engagement of forklift devices. Dedicated attachments can restrict use of a forklift truck to a few hours a day, the company contends, whereby owners effectively pay for equipment to sit idle for long periods.

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