Binder chemistry underpins Chryso, Solidia partnership

A new partnership will see Paris-based admixture specialist Chryso Group and low carbon cement and concrete developer Solidia Technologies, Piscataway, N.J., leverage their chemical expertise to improve the sustainability performance and material properties of the latter company’s namesake precast products.

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Simplex-USA rebranding fuels road creed

American Highway, a Simplex Co. is the new identity of Simplex-USA, a key player in concrete pavement dowels and dowel baskets. “Our intent on this pivot is to better inform and provide more color definition to this large industry landscape,” says Co-CEO Ron Meskis. “Prior to Simplex’s purchase of Dayton Superior’s paving division in 2019, the trade name of American…

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IMI directors reflect on concrete masonry promotion

International Masonry Institute National Director of Industry Development David Sovinski has retired after 28 years in positions supporting the growth of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ (BAC) signatory contractors and members, and representing IMI in The Masonry Society and ACE Mentor Program endeavors. One of the most significant accomplishments he cites during his IMI tenure is bringing…

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ORGANIZATIONS – OCTOBER 2020

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has announced Membership Department staff changes as part of a broader, increased focus of delivering more value-added services, education, research and certification offerings. Amanda Muller and Alex Land have joined the department, each holding the title of director of Membership Engagement.

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PRODUCERS – OCTOBER 2020

Sunroc Corp., a subsidiary of Utah construction materials producer and heavy/civil contractor Clyde Companies, has closed on the assets of Idaho Falls peer Depatco Inc. The deal facilitates strategic expansion into eastern Idaho, increasing the Sunroc geographic footprint and product offering. Along with nine gravel pits throughout Idaho and Wyoming, Depatco’s construction services include concrete paving and utilities. The company…

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NRMCA, Dubai partner assemble world’s producers, practitioners

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association will stage a first-of-a-kind virtual conference and exhibition to engage practitioners, researchers and policy makers around the world in an exchange of knowledge and tools driving the future of concrete. Over a November 30-December 10 schedule, the Global Concrete Summit will address design, specifying, production, testing, construction, maintenance and research within the sustainable development…

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West Virginia asphalt interests settle $100M antitrust suit

Sources: West Virginia Governor and Attorney General Offices; CP staff West Virginia and six local governments have closed a case of alleged trade restraint, monopolization and attempts to monopolize markets involving 11 defendants tied to state Department of Transportation and city or county asphalt supply and paving contracts. Denying wrongdoing and avoiding protracted litigation, lead and co-defendants agreed to a…

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