Sources: GCP Applied Technologies, Cambridge, Mass.; CP staff A new partnership with Ottawa-based Athena Sustainable Materials Institute equips GCP Applied Technologies to provide concrete admixture customers with life cycle assessment (LCA) details critical to environmental product declarations (EPD).
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SUPERPLASTICIZERS SURVEY
A review of high-range water reducing admixture offerings from key sources demonstrates how polycarboxylate technology remains at the forefront of concrete mix designs and plant or field practice.
Read MoreConcrete and cement leaders set carbon neutrality goal
Forty of the world’s leading cement and concrete producers envision a 30-year route to carbon neutral structures or slabs in “2050 Climate Ambition.” The Global Cement and Concrete Association, London, bills the statement as the first of its kind for driving down the carbon footprint of the world’s most used man-made material.
Read MoreORGANIZATIONS – MAY 2020
The American Concrete Pipe Association has named Michael Kremer, MBA, as vice president of Marketing, a newly created position to advance the association’s efforts to meet the critical need for resilient and sustainable infrastructure. He will lead the development and implementation of marketing strategy, messaging and materials that support ACPA’s mission and industry objectives.
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MANUFACTURERS – JUNE 2019
Thirty months into a rollup plan centered on distributors of specialty materials, accessories and tools for U.S. and Canadian concrete and masonry contractors, private equity-backed Construction Supply Group has surpassed the 100-branch threshold. The Denver-based company has acquired Best Materials, a Phoenix-based ecommerce platform, plus Advantage Construction Supply and Spec-West Concrete Systems, both of California.
Read MoreData integration prospects drive GCP’s investment in Sysdyne Technologies
Sources: GCP Applied Technologies, Cambridge, Mass.; CP staff
Leading admixture producer GCP Applied Technologies has announced a strategic stake in Sysdyne Technologies, a Stamford, Conn.-based provider of plant control and information technology solutions for ready mixed concrete producers.
Read MoreSTEEL, SYNTHETIC FIBER REPORT
Concrete Products examines polypropylene, nylon, acrylic and other synthetic products for secondary concrete reinforcement, plus steel fibers, which continue to show potential for replacing conventional rebar or mesh. Most of the products and technologies here will be exhibited at 2018 World of Concrete.
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MANUFACTURERS – APRIL 2017
Roger Nielsen has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America plus affiliated companies Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks and Detroit Diesel Corp., effective this month. He succeeds Martin Daum, who has joined the Daimler AG Board of Management, responsible for Trucks and Buses.
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