Euclid Chemical – Concrete Products

Euclid releases solvent-, water-based tilt-up panel bond breakers

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 Concrete News

EucoTilt SB and EucoTilt WB are the latest Euclid Chemical advancements in bond breaker technology engineered for tilt-up concrete. They anchor a program with which the company aims to enhance tilt-up construction efficiency, quality and sustainability. The solvent-based EucoTilt SB features a chemically reactive, membrane-forming cure. Formulated without wax or hydrocarbon resins, it utilizes organic compounds to react with free…

Euclid blends efficiency, technology in new Alberta admixture plant

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Concrete News

Sources: Euclid Chemical Co., Cleveland; CP staff A new Calgary plant enables Euclid Chemical to expedite concrete admixture deliveries to customers in western Canada, who have been primarily served by the company’s Mt. Vernon, Wash. operation. The 34,000-sq.-ft. facility’s advanced mixing, batching and bulk dispensing technology provides accurate and consistent dosing of admixture ingredients, along with efficient Euclid Canada tanker…

NRMCA Committees, Divisions honor annual award recipients

May 10, 2023May 11, 2023 Concrete News

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association recognized 11 industry veterans at an awards ceremony during its annual convention, staged in Las Vegas as a lead in to ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023. Those honored, by AWARD: WILLIAM B. ALLENThe Business Advancement Committee presented CalPortland Co. Vice President of Strategic Planning and Internal Services Annette Tyson with an award named for longtime Memphis ready…

Euclid Chemical microfiber recycles 10 plastic bottles per pound

September 9, 2022November 12, 2022 Concrete News

Sources: Euclid Chemical, Cleveland; CP staff Euclid Chemical cites the sustainability benefits of its new PSI Fiberstrand Repreve 225 synthetic microfiber, a fine denier monofilament product bearing polyester material from post-consumer plastic bottles. The introduction stems from a partnership with Unifi, which has parlayed Repreve into the top branded fiber derived from recycled material. Every pound of PSI Fiberstrand Repreve…

MANUFACTURERS – June 2022

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Concrete News

The employee-owners of Besser Co. have honored 37-year veteran Rodney Lang on his recent retirement, noting how his engineering background, outgoing nature, and resourcefulness allowed him to apply his talents in a wide variety of roles which impacted producers and fellow employee-owners worldwide. After graduating from Lake Superior State University, he joined Besser as electrical engineer, paving the way for…

Euclid acquires Chryso’s NA cement grinding aid, additives business

May 2, 2022May 4, 2022 Concrete News

Sources: Euclid Chemical, Cleveland; CP staff Euclid Chemical has expanded its concrete admixture and construction chemicals portfolio with the Chryso Inc. cement grinding aid and additives business, along with related intellectual property, in North America. The business spans Conventional Grinding Aid, Strength Enhancer, Technical Additive and Chromium VI Reduction groups. The first two include agents for improving fineness characteristics and…

Admixtures target finishing, strength, waterproofing

April 19, 2022June 9, 2022 CP Staff

Euclid Chemical launched three new admixtures at the World of Concrete, each developed to respond to engineering and construction professionals’ evolving needs. The liquid Eucoshield is designed as an integral finishing aid that prevents rapid moisture loss from the concrete surface by binding the internal water in the pore structure. It is especially effective for operations performed in direct sun,…

ORGANIZATIONS – March 2022

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 Concrete News

Timothy Cullen has joined the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute as director of Technical Activities, tasked with developing and disseminating the PCI Body of Knowledge necessary for designing, fabricating, and constructing precast concrete structures. Before joining PCI, he was vice president of Blue Ridge Design, a structural engineering consulting firm in Winchester, Va., and was previously a design engineer with High Concrete…

Euclid Chemical integrates Brett Admixtures operations

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Concrete News

Sources: Euclid Chemical Co., Cleveland; CP staff Euclid Chemical recently closed on Brett Admixtures, which has produced and distributed Euclid solutions since 1998, and spans an Albertville, Minn. headquarters, plus Marengo, Iowa, Fargo, N.D. and Sioux Falls, S.D. satellite facilities. “Primarily serving the upper Midwest of the U.S. and Canada’s Manitoba province, Brett Admixtures has a deep-rooted knowledge of our…

Euclid adds resilience to New American Home

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Concrete News

Euclid Chemical’s flooring products were incorporated in the 2021 New American Home, offering resilience to high-wind events and fire. Located in the downtown corridor of Winter Park, Fla. the concrete home showcases state-of-the-art materials in home efficiency, construction and design. The manufacturer’s Level Top PC-AGG self-leveling overlayment was used in white throughout the first floor’s main living area, office and…