Sources: Heidelberg Materials North America, Irving, Texas; CP staff Heidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire The SEFA Group Inc., the largest U.S. source of harvested fly ash processed to ASTM C 618 performance. Based in Lexington, S.C., SEFA Group supplies ash to 800 concrete plants in 13 states, and spans five business units, five utility…
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Aramsco builds decorative flatwork offerings with ease
Sources: Aramsco Inc., Paulsboro, N.J.; CP staff Construction and industrial distributor Aramsco has acquired Lima, Ohio-based EZ Concrete Supply, adding it to a portfolio that includes the flagship, CRW Supply and Safety Express businesses. “This transaction allows us to expand our geographic reach and provide customers with access to a much broader product offering, while continuing to receive the high…
Read MoreACI releases 2023 Collection of Concrete Codes
Source: American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.; CP staff The 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices includes dozens of newly published documents, led by ACI 440.11 “Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars.” The Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair,…
Read MoreRichfield Concrete enlists Holcim for branded, low carbon mixes
Sources: Richfield Concrete, Minneapolis; CP staff A leading provider of concrete paving solutions in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area has announced a proprietary mix, Titan 5000, formulated to withstand harsh Minnesota winters while embodying up to 50 percent lower carbon dioxide emissions than conventional alternatives. The carbon factor reflects contractor Richfield Concrete’s use of efficient machines and equipment, recycled materials,…
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