CertainTeed Corporation Supports Habitat for Humanity’s 2008 Home Builders Blitz

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (June 5, 2008) — CertainTeed Corporation joins building industry professionals across the United States in support of Habitat for Humanity’s second national Home Builders Blitz, May 31 – June 7. As a national partner for the project, CertainTeed is donating roofing, vinyl and fiber cement siding, insulation and gypsum wallboard products. The Habitat […]

Western Forms Acquires Solid Wall Systems

Kansas City, Missouri (May 10, 2008) — Western Forms and Mercedes Homes are pleased to announce Western Forms acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Solid Wall Systems, Inc. (“SWS”) from Mercedes Homes, Inc., a Melbourne, Florida- based homebuilder, effective May 9, 2008. Since its inception in 2001, SWS, has been a leading production builder […]

Concrete Foundations Association Announces Availability of Concrete Facts Online

Mt. Vernon, Iowa (April 28, 2008) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – a North American association dedicated to improving the quality and acceptance of cast-in-place concrete foundations – has announced the availability of Concrete Facts as an e-magazine online. As part of CFA’s green and sustainable initiatives, the online version of the magazine is free. Covering important […]

Putzmeister America, Inc. Debuts New Telebelt® Model at CONEXP0 2008

Sturtevant, Wisconsin (April 28, 2008) — Every three years the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show hits Las Vegas, Nevada with a bang and Putzmeister America, Inc. is there to showcase its newest and most customer-focused products, services and technologies. This year is no exception, with the introduction of the company’s new Telebelt® TB 600 truck-mounted telescopic belt conveyor. The […]

Markovich Appointed Vice President of Durand Forms

Durand, Michigan (April 10, 2008) — The Board of Directors of Durand Forms has appointed Mark Markovich as Vice President / General Manager effective April 1, 2008. Mark Markovich has previously owned Dependant Foundations, Inc. in Brighton, MI and has been using the Durand Forming System for over 25 years. In that period of time, Mark helped […]

THERMOMASS Promotes Brad Nesset to National Sales Manager

Boone, Iowa (February 23, 2008) — Composite Technologies Corporation (CTC), the manufacturer and supplier of the THERMOMASS Building Insulation System, today announced the promotion of Brad Nesset to National Sales Manager. Brad will have the primary responsibility for the sales and marketing of THERMOMASS Insulation Systems to the tilt-up concrete industry. “Brad has been a key […]

Concrete Brackets adds CCB-2000 to Patented Concrete Foundation & Footing Bracket System

Las Vegas, Nevada (January 22, 2008) — Concrete Brackets, LLC (Old Saybrook, CT) announces the introduction of their new CCB-2000 Footing Bracket. The CCB-2000 was developed for single faced sidewalk/ slab applications and designed to save more then 50% savings in time, labor, and, material during the setup and stripping of foundation forms. The CCB-2000 Self–Store […]

Trimble Introduces New Wireless Data Controller for the LM80 Layout Manager Connecting the Office and Job Site

Las Vegas, Nevada (January 22, 2008) — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today announced the introduction of new wireless capabilities for the Trimble® LM80 Layout Manager. The solution incorporates a new controller and office software for real-time two-way data transfer between the project design team in the office and the general and concrete contractors at the job site to […]

CertainTeed to Exclusively Represent Innovative Platon Air Gap Waterproofing Membrane in U.S.

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (January 22, 2008) — CertainTeed Corporation, today, announced it has entered into an agreement with Armtec of Canada, to be the exclusive representative of the Platon air gap membrane product line in the United States. A tough, durable, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) air gap membrane, marketed as CertainTeed Platon in the U.S., the product […]

Concrete Brackets adds CCB-2000 to Patented Concrete Foundation & Footing Bracket System

Las Vegas, Nevada (January 22, 2008) — Concrete Brackets, LLC (Old Saybrook, CT) announces the introduction of their new CCB-2000 Footing Bracket. The CCB-2000 was developed for single faced sidewalk/ slab applications and designed to save more then 50% savings in time, labor, and, material during the setup and stripping of foundation forms. The CCB-2000 Self–Store […]