Although the mood among exhibitors and attendees seemed largely positive, the final numbers for the Feb. 2–5 World of Concrete 2010 in Las Vegas all saw a negative turn compared to 2009 totals
Read MoreMonth: February 2010
Pca Recognizes Public Officials For Concrete-Based Sustainable Development
PCA announced a Call for Entries for its 2010 Sustainable Leadership Awards and named 2009 program honorees
Read MoreExhibits, Education Track, Pca’s Sullivan On Board For Icon Expo 2010
The education-centered 2010 International Concrete Exposition (Icon Expo), March 19-20 at San Antonio’s Henry. B. Gonzalez Convention Center, will link sponsoring groups’ producer members, business partners, and industry leaders
Read MoreDurable, Proprietary Mix Designs Combat Hostile Marine Environments
Drawing on expertise behind global concrete landmarks—Canada’s Confederation Bridge (1997) and the Denmark-Sweden Oersund Link (2000)–iCrete has formulated a family of mix designs for marine applications, especially those with extended service life requirements
Read MoreSkako Raises Scc Mix Precision With Two-Point Probe, Wireless Technology
Skako’s North American Visco Probe technology launch is set for The Precast Show, Feb. 18–20, in Phoenix
Read MoreCemex Makes Changes To Upper Management
Cemex recently announced changes to its senior management team, effective March 1, 2010
Read MoreTxi, Oldcastle ÀmaximizeÌ Lightweight Mix Packaging And Distribution
Through an agreement with Sakrete of North America, TXI has sharply expanded production and big box retail presence of its Maximizer lightweight, high-yield packaged concrete
Read MorePro-Business Senators Thwart Afl-Cio, Seiu Insider’s Appointment To Nlrb
The Obama administration’s protracted effort to name former AFL-CIO and Service Employees International Union Associate General Counsel Craig Becker to the five-member National Labor Relations Board suffered a critical setback on Capitol Hill
Read MoreFiorato To Head Slag Cement Association
Portland Cement Association and CTLGroup veteran Anthony Fiorato has been appointed SCA executive director, effective Feb. 1
Read MorePath To Ignition: 2010 Diesel Engines
Three heavy-duty truck manufacturers exhibited concrete mixer-bearing models with diesel engine exhaust systems configured for EPA 2010 compliance
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