HK Composites strengthens Dayton Superior’s hand in precast, tilt-up

Sources: Dayton Superior Corp., Dayton, Ohio; CP staff Dayton Superior will acquire Utah-based HK Composites, adding the insulated concrete sandwich panel connector specialist’s offering to a broad line of accessories, chemicals, rebar connections, infrastructure packages and forming solutions. “HK Composites bolsters our product portfolio and further enhances our footprint in the Tilt-Up and Precast markets,” says Dayton Superior CEO Mark…

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Dayton Superior adds Kodi Klip to rebar accessory portfolio

Sources: Dayton Superior Corp., Dayton, Ohio; CP staff Dayton Superior has acquired Kodi Klip LLC of Lebanon, Tenn. from managing partner LoJac Holdings Corporation, Inc. Integration of the business is scheduled over the next six months and will see Kodi Klip transition to a concrete construction brand family led by Symons, Accubrac and Unitex. Operations will continue for an interim…

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Dayton Superior sheds paving products in Simplex deal

Sources: Dayton Superior Corp., Miamisburg, Ohio; CP staff

Minnesota-based Simplex Construction Supplies Inc. has closed on the Dayton Superior Road and Highway Concrete Paving Division, encompassing pavement and curb & gutter forms, load transfer products and bar supports. The transaction positions the suitor as a leading source of infrastructure products and solutions for heavy and highway contractors throughout the country.

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ORGANIZATIONS – MAY 2019

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To recognize the recently proclaimed Concrete Industry Day, American Concrete Pavement Association-Colorado/Wyoming Chapter, American Concrete Pipe Association and Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association members hosted legislators and staff late last month for a BBQ picnic lunch on the Colorado State Capitol grounds in Denver. In addition to government outreach, the associations teamed to raise awareness of the industry’s key link to economic growth and sustainable development practices in the state.

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Dayton Superior tools next generation panel-to-structure connection

Engineered to economize connection of precast wall panels to the building framework, the P39 Corewall Generation III Precast Insert is available in 2.5-, 3.5- or 4.5-in. depths and standard 6-in. lengths. It can be used without rebar; with two horizontal bars if increased load capacity is required; or, with two horizontal bars and additional bent bar if the inserts are installed close to panel edges or corners.

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Tilt-Werks lifts Dayton Superior technology portfolio

Source: Dayton Superior Corp., Miamisburg, Ohio

In a deal with Tilt-Up Design Systems LLC, Dayton Superior has purchased Tilt-Werks, an integrated, web-based technology architects, structural engineers, contractors, and other professionals deploy for project design, including jobs requiring Building Information Modeling data.

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3D printing informs Dayton Superior accessory prototyping

Source: Dayton Superior Corp., Miamisburg, Ohio

A new Innovation Center at Dayton Superior headquarters spans product showroom, chemical research and engineering laboratories; product testing and prototyping equipment; plus, contemporary training areas. The 15,000-sq.-ft. facility is oriented around these business segments and functions:

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