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An environment for opportunities.(Editorial)(Editorial)
September 1, 2006... The manager at the Aunt Sally's Creole Pralines store in New Orleans' French Quarter asked me to spread the news. "Tell everyone you can to visit because we're open and ready for business," said the 30-something manager. I was surprised by her comments. The last time I visited the store,...

Business is great in the Northwest.(In the Mix)
September 1, 2006... The land of gourmet coffee, airplanes, and personal computers is treating concrete producers quite nicely. While the Seattle region is not experiencing the explosive growth of other Western cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas, the future looks bright for producers. Things are especially...

Concrete safety on the Web.(In the Mix)
September 1, 2006... Anew page on OSHA's Web site provides web-based assistance for concrete industry employers and employees. The federal agency's newest Safety and Health Topics page is a result of OSHA's partnership with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Visitors can access information to develop...

Indiana producer fined $4 million.(In the Mix)(Builder's Concrete & Supply of Fishers, Ind.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Builder's Concrete & Supply of Fishers, Ind., was fined $4 million in an ongoing price fixing scandal. A judge said he wanted to impose a stiff fine without putting the five-plant producer out of business. Federal prosecutors had sought an $11.5 million fine. The government accuses company...

Spancrete expansion.(In the Mix)(Spancrete Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... The Spancrete Group will increase the manufacturing capacity of its structural and architectural product lines thanks to the completion of two building expansions at plants in Valders, Wis., and Crystal Lake, Ill. "Increasing our production capacities results in shorter lead times, which...