Sources: Portland Cement Association, Washington, D.C.; CP staff
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Manufacturers – March 2024
Following last year’s change of ownership, Charah Solutions Inc., Kentucky-based fly ash processor and marketer, has named Matthew Sutton president and chief executive officer. He arrives with 30-plus years of senior executive experience from top environmental, engineering and consulting firms, among them CH2M, AECOM and Arcadis Environmental. He most recently led Matrix Solutions, an environmental and engineering consultancy. “Matthew Sutton…
Read MoreOrganizations – March 2024
Pave America LLC, a portfolio company of Trivest Partners and Shoreline Equity Partners, has aligned with Magnum Paving, a leading provider of pavement services to commercial and municipal customers. Based in Villa Rica, Ga., Magnum is one of the premier pavement service providers across the greater Atlanta area. The partnership strengthens Pave America’s presence in the market while management continues…
Read MoreProducers – March 2024
ORCO Block & Hardscape CEO Rick Muth has assumed a new role as chairman and appointed Dave Echternach as his successor. Echternach has a nearly 20-year track record of leadership success at the Stanton, Calif. concrete masonry operator, serving as sales manager and vice president. He joined ORCO after tours of duty in financing, rental operations, product support and sales…
Read MoreOutdoor Living Supply adds four Rock Place Tennessee sites
Minnesota-based Outdoor Living Supply has acquired The Rock Place, a full-service distributor of hardscape, natural and manufactured stone, porcelain and landscape products with home office in Smyrna, Tenn. The transaction with Rock Place founders Lee and William Marbet expands OLS’ footprint in the Volunteer State, adding four strategic locations in the greater Nashville market. Lee Marbet will continue in an…
Read MoreUL Verified Healthy Building Program raises indoor environmental quality
UL Solutions’ new Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction empowers industry professionals and their clients to differentiate new construction projects and support the health and wellness of future occupants. The verification service is available for various new construction, redevelopment or tenant improvement projects, including commercial, industrial and multi-family residential buildings. “People are becoming more aware of how indoor air,…
Read MoreBMC Enterprises’ McKean elected NRMCA chairman
Source: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Alexandria, Va. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has elected Nathan McKean as 2024 chairman, succeeding Adam Manatt of Iowa-based Manatt’s Inc. McKean is a strategic advisor to BMC Enterprises Inc., a St. Louis-based ready mixed, precast and aggregate producer where he served as chief executive officer for two decades, leading into the March…
Read MorePost-Tensioning Institute revises key reference, promotes IRC 2024 change
The Post-Tensioning Institute has released the 7th Edition of the Post-Tensioning Manual, a cornerstone that has played a pivotal role in shaping the understanding of post-tensioning technology. PTI members have evolved the content since the document’s 1972 premier, keeping pace with industry advancements and emerging practices. Highlights of the 7th Edition include updates aligned with current codes and the integration…
Read MoreOutdoor Living Supply expands Georgia presence with Willow Creek
Sources: Outdoor Living Supply, Rochester, Minn.; CP staff Outdoor Living Supply (OLS) has acquired Willow Creek Landscape Supply, Rome, Ga. distributor of natural or manufactured stone, hardscape and nursery products. Willow Creek counts Belgard and Eldorado Stone among its key concrete brands, promoting each within comprehensive outdoor living area and fireplace programs. Russ and Shala Head, who founded the business…
Read MoreAercon, Litecrete form autoclaved aerated concrete joint venture
A new joint venture between Aercon LLC, Haines City, Fla. autoclaved aerated concrete producer, and Litecrete S.A. de C.V., Mexico-based parent of Miami steel fabricator and erector Litecrete Inc., plans to build a 120,000-sq.-ft. Kerrville, Texas plant dedicated to thin, reinforced AAC panels for buildings of wood or light gauge metal construction. Scheduled for 2025 start up, the $40 million…
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