Demand for landscaping products is forecast to climb to $7.5 billion over the next five years, representing a 6.1 percent growth rate for 2009–2013 versus a 4.5 percent clip for 2003–2008
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Wine Country Precaster Hatches Fermentation Tank
Sonoma Cast Stone has added to its specialty precast product line an egg-shaped, 500-gal.-capacity fermentation tank
Read More2007-2009 Cement Consumption Pacing 42 Percent Net Decline
With the industry on track for a peak-to-trough cement consumption decline of 45 million metric tons (mt) in 2007 (-10 percent), 2008 (-15 percent) and 2009 (trending -17 percent) figures–the worst in U.S. history–2010 shipments are expected to hit 83 million mt, reflecting a stabilizing economy and employment uptick
Read MoreInvestor Improves Bomanite Production, Contractor Support
Second Opportunity Holding, LLC has acquired the assets of longtime decorative concrete purveyor Bomanite Corp., noting the transition means: business as usual for licensed contractors, a new designation for former franchise partners; a shift from centralized to more regional production of pigments, surface hardeners and other materials used in company flatwork and countertop designs; and, a slight rebranding to The Bomanite Company
Read MoreBaker, Cemex, U.S. Concrete Execs Named Cim Steering Committee Officers
During its annual meeting at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), Murfreesboro, the CIM National Steering Committee elected as officers: Michael Schneider of Baker Concrete Construction, chairman; Frank Craddock of Cemex, Inc., vice chairman; and, Michael Harlan of U.S. Concrete Inc., secretary/treasurer:
Read MoreArmtec Earmarks Groupe Tremca Assets For Con-Force Division
Armtec officials anticipate an early May closing on a $45 million deal for Groupe Tremca, a Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec-based producer of concrete pipe and architectural, structural and utility precast
Read MoreState Dots See Concrete Pavement Gaining On Asphalt
Department of transportation staff in more than half of the states expect concrete’s share of paving to increase during the next five years. Respondents to a recent PCA market research survey cited lifecycle cost advantages and lower maintenance levels among reasons for the anticipated jump in rigid pavement specs over flexible pavement alternatives
Read MoreBarth, Hover Lead Aci 2009 Officer Slate
During its Spring convention in San Antonio, the American Concrete Institute named these 2009 officers: Florian Barth, a northern California-based structural
Read MoreNrmca Promotes Insulated Walls, Tackles Low Mix Strengths
Adding another title to its pitch book marketing series, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association introduces Insulating Concrete Construction, designed
Read MoreProgram Breaks Out Loader Safety
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has released its new Front-End Loader Safety Program, comprising a CD-based PowerPoint presentation and
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