The Halo Light illuminates a worker’s entire task area without adjustment and shadows. Features include 360-degree halo light active illumination system; visibility up to ¼ mile away in all directions; ability to fully illuminate the worker’s task area out to the visual periphery; tension spring-mounting system connects securely to any hard hat.
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Union, flooring groups recognize Concrete Contractors’ slab quality guideline
Sources: American Society for Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis; CP staff
The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, International Masonry Institute, and Tile Contractors Association of America have endorsed the ASCC Position Statement on Floor Flatness Tolerances, joining supporters Flooring Contractors Association and National Wood Flooring Association.
Read MoreCalPortland sustains leadership in EPA Energy Star program
Source: CalPortland Co., Glendora, Calif.
As 2014 Energy Star Partner of Year – Sustained Excellence Award recipient, CalPortland will be honored April 29 in Washington, D.C., the recognition earned through what EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe calls the cement, concrete and aggregate producer’s “unwavering commitment to helping consumers become increasingly more energy efficient.”
Read MoreEPA strategic plan: Sustainable development, law enforcement, air & water quality
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Billed as a blueprint for a mission supporting public health and the environment across the country, EPA’s 2014–2018 Strategic Plan cites as chief goals: addressing climate change and improving air quality; protecting America’s waters; cleaning up communities and advancing sustainable development; ensuring the safety of chemicals; and, protecting human health and the environment by enforcing laws and assuring compliance.
Read MoreANSI accreditation reinforces PCI standards profile
Source: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago
PCI has been accredited as an American National Standards Institute standards developer. A first for an organization in manufactured concrete, the accreditation positions PCI’s voluntary consensus documents relating to the design, detailing, fabrication, transportation, and erection of precast and precast/prestressed concrete to be registered as American National Standards.
Read MoreWireless monitor flags impending hydraulic hose failure
Source: Eaton Hydraulics Business, Eden Prairie, Minn.
A breakthrough technology Eaton announced at ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2014 wirelessly monitors hydraulic hose assemblies and reports imminent failure in real time. The LifeSense system monitors up to 100 hoses and transmits data to a secure web portal where multiple users can check hydraulics’ operation status and set e-mail or text message alerts.
Read MoreManufacturers load AEM product safety & compliance seminar
Source: Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Milwaukee
Off-road equipment industry professionals will gather April 29-30 in Schaumburg, Ill., near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, for the annual AEM product safety and compliance seminar, participants seeking the latest knowledge to help fine-tune company programs.
Read MoreTitan America CFO Zarkalis to succeed CEO Papadopoulos
Sources: Titan Group, Norfolk, Va.; CP staff
After 20 years at the helm of Titan America, Aris Papadopoulos will retire as chief executive officer, effective August 2014, and become executive chairman of ST Equipment & Technologies, while also serving as an advisor.
Read MoreNRMCA committee awards salute business success, industry contributions
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association committees and divisions honored one producer, two state affiliates, and 10 individuals in 2014 awards, the recipients announced last month in Las Vegas during the group’s annual convention.
Read MoreBusiness optimism abounds at The Precast Show 2014
The Precast Show 2014 returned to Houston for three days of exhibits, meetings, education sessions, and special events, with the mood markedly brighter than one five years earlier during the event’s premier, which was also held at the city’s George R. Brown Convention Center.
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