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Month: July 2008

Npca, Crsi-Backed Coalition Targets Trade Barriers Compounding Steel Price Spikes

July 17, 2008 Concrete News

NPCA, Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, and American Institute of Steel Construction are among steel-user organizations supporting the new American Scrap Coalition, which calls on federal officials to address trade barriers that have helped fuel up to 100 percent price spikes year-to-date in finished-steel products

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Double-Digit Inflation Pervades Construction

July 17, 2008 Concrete News

“Surging prices for diesel fuel, asphalt, steel and other materials are clobbering construction budgets,” notes AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson, responding to June Producer Price Index figures the Bureau of Labor Statistics released in mid-July

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New York Producers, Teamsters Locals Settle Strikes

July 17, 2008 Concrete News

More than 500 New York City and Albany, N.Y., mixer truck drivers returned to work between July 10-14 after strikes that began July 1, a day after contracts expired

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Terver To Succeed Zurich-Bound Holcim (Us) Chief Dolberg

July 17, 2008 Concrete News

Patrick Dolberg, who has served as Holcim (US) chief executive officer since March 2003 and held the same title at St. Lawrence Cement in the five years prior

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U.S. Concrete Expands Ingram Platform

July 17, 2008 Concrete News

U.S. Concrete has announced acquisition of nine ready-mixed concrete plants–including real property, rolling stock, and working capital–in its west Texas market

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Cifa Positions Chinese Operator As World’s Top Gun In Concrete Machinery

July 17, 2008 Concrete News

A consortium led by Zoomlion, a key construction equipment player in Asia, and financial investors has agreed to acquire Milan-based CIFA SpA

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Elkin Hi-Tech Celebrates Silver Anniversary

July 1, 2008 CP Staff

Founded in 1983 by Luther Elkin in Indiana, Pa., Elkin Hi-Tech celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2008

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Manufacturers

July 1, 2008 CP Staff

Insulfoam announces the recent promotion of Rich Holen to manager, Strategic Business Development

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Equipment & Products

July 1, 2008 CP Staff

The Raychem QuickNet Electric Heated Floor System for ceramic tile and natural stone installations consists of a low-profile, 3/16-in. heating mat and a programmable thermostat

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July 1, 2008 CP Staff

Alex Morales has joined the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute in the newly created position of manager of plant operations support

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