After at least six months of discussions, Votorantim Cement North America (VCNA) announced last week closing on an asset deal involving of one of the industry’s largest independent ready mixed operators, Bridgeview, Ill.-based Prairie Material Sales Inc
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Ultimax Cement Patent Ruling Favors Rapid Set Proprietor
A late-January ruling in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California invalidated 47 claims of alleged infringement on three patents for rapid-setting cement
Read MoreTindall Looks Beyond Southeast With San Antonio Plant
The newly formed Tindall Texas Division has begun permitting and construction of a precast/prestressed operation in San Antonio, with initial production concentrated on correctional cell modules
Read MoreLafarge Brands High Early And Low Shrinkage Mixes
Eyeing opportunities in fast-track concrete construction and joint-optimized slabs on grade, Lafarge North America marked official roll outs of two additions to its line of branded, value-added mixes during the 2008 World of Concrete
Read MorePozzolan Launch, Trade Shows Up Gcc Profile
After piloting Microsilex with ready mixed and precast producer customers, GCC of America has launched the bagged, silica-based pozzolan as a concrete densifier and strength enhancer
Read More‘Extreme Makeover’ Home Rests On Oldcastle Precast Foundation
Bound by the usual one-week building window, a forthcoming “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” project will rest on an Oasis Foundation Wall System from Oldcastle Precast
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