The Concrete Producer articles from June 2005

The Concrete Producer archives from June 2005

The real producers' challenge.(Editorial)(Editorial)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... If I screw this job up, I would have to go out and find real work. This helps motivate me. And if I need even more reason to do a good job here, there's that son at Middle Tennessee State University who is paying out-of-state tuition. It's...

The right stuff: look for more producers' challenge events next year.(Second Annual John Deere Load America Challenge )
June 1, 2005... Dozens of World of Concrete attendees took the challenge and several went away with bragging rights and prizes in the Second Annual John Deere Load America Challenge outside the Las Vegas Convention Center at World of Concrete in January. ...

The oohs and ahs have it: we present the 2005 MIP winners.(most innovative products MIP)(Most Innovative Products )
June 1, 2005... Pick up the remote control, flip the switch and the little green machine comes alive, skittering across the floor like a low-flying alien spacecraft or a high-tech, dual-head lawnmower. Is this a toy maker's demonstration? A convention of...

On the road: world of concrete travels to Mexico, June 15-17.(World of Concrete Mexico)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... For the second consecutive year, World of Concrete goes south of the border. World of Concrete Mexico takes place June 15-17 in Mexico City. More than 5700 attendees and almost 200 exhibitors made the first edition of the show a huge...

Concrete making materials.(Product Directory)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... ADMIXTURES ACCELERATING, CHLORIDE Him Concrete Technologies Inc Bonsai American Concrete Producers Solutions Conspec Degussa Admixtures Inc (Master Builders) Degussa Building Systems The Euclid Chemical Co...

Production equipment.(Product Directory)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... AGGREGATE PROCESSING CRUSHING & SCREENING PLANTS ABCO Engineering Corp American Biltrite DIT Equipment Eagle Crusher Co Inc Finlay BME Ltd Getz Recycle Kolberg-Pioneer Inc Lippmann-Milwaukee Inc ...

Transporting products.(Product Directory)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... ACCESSORIES DECALS, REFLECTORS, SIGNS FOR TRUCKS Mutual Industries Inc Truck-Lite Co Inc USA Flap DISPATCHING & SCHEDULING DISPATCHING SYSTEMS ACE-CO Baron Services CES Wireless Technologies ...

Forming.(Product Directory)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... ACCESSORIES FORM RELEASE AGENTS Advance Concrete Form Inc Alsina Formwork Solutions Ankem Chemicals Intl Anti-Hydro International Arizona Polymer Flooring Inc Armcon Molds USA Astec Corp Atlas...

General construction materials.(Product Directory)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... BUSINESS AUCTIONEERS Concretelron.com Fowler Auctions Ritchie Bros Auctioneers EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMS Concrete Industry Associates Employment Agency concretecareers.com Construction Recuiters Inc ...

Company directory.(Directory)
June 1, 2005... A A. H. Harris & Sons Inc 508-225-7671 www.ahharris.com A.J. Sackett & Sons Co 800-274-4466 www.ajsackett.com A. L. Palterson Inc 800-332-7090 www.alpatterson.com AaLadin Cleaning Systems ...

Upcoming conferences & events.(Construction industry)(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... 2005 June 12-17 ASTM Committees on Concrete, Concrete Aggregates and Cement Reno, Nev. 610-832-9714 www.astm.org June 13-15 21st Annual International Bridge Conference Pittsburgh 412-261-0710 ...

Associations.(Construction industry)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... National Alliance for Concrete Codes & Standards 925-828-0543 American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 202-624-5800 www.transportation.org American Ceramic Society 614-890-4700...

Class acts: more young minds are about to enter our industry.
June 1, 2005... In addition to mowing the lawn, getting married, and cleaning the house, spring also means college graduates will stroll down the aisle, dressed in caps and gowns, with twinkles in their eyes, and visions of a mad world ahead of them waiting to...

ERMC computerized mesh rollers.(Producer Products showcase)
June 1, 2005... Standard features include: Menu driven control panel, Program adjustment with 'file save' feature, The Easy Load system for operator saftey, Machined Grooves for improved traction, Low maintenance cross-wire sensors, The CMR counts inches not...

Clean packaging operations.(Producer Products showcase)
June 1, 2005... The HAVER-ROTOSEAL bagging system offers especially dean filling and exact weighing with a filling capacity of up to 3,000 bags/h. Its success is based upon: exact positioning and feeding, optimally designed bag opening, ultrasonic bag sealing...

Admixtures for colored concrete.(Producer Products showcase)
June 1, 2005... Award winning projects begin with award winning materials. CHROMIX[R] Admixtures for Color-Conditioned[TM] Concrete are colored, water-reducing, set-controlling admixtures for ready mixed architectural concrete. Coloring concrete integrally,...

Closed-cell foam expansion joint filler.(Producer Products showcase)
June 1, 2005... Replace heavy, fragile fiberboard with Cellu-Cushion[R] EXP 200 closed-cell foam expansion joint filler. Stiff enough to use on straight joints, flexible enough to shape to contours. Over 97% thickness recovery when compressed. It is...

Price breakthrough for dust collectors.(Producer Products showcase)
June 1, 2005... Filter Technology Ltd. has engineered a reliable filtration system that does the same job as carbon steel at a competitive cost. The low density rotationally molded polyethylene body in the 5-Ft. model accepts from 16 to 37 filters for air...

Measure color ... measure quality.(Producer Products showcase)
June 1, 2005... Far more reliable than visual inspection, the portable MiniScan XE Plus color measurement instrument provides quantitative results. It is ideal for measuring the color of your concrete product. One-handed, fully portable operation Stores...

Molecular cement dissolver.(Producer Products showcase)
June 1, 2005... "Back-Set" Molecular Cement Dissolver is a unique acid alternative formulated by RoMix, Inc. "Back-Set" works on the molecular level breaking down the ionic bond of the portland cement, turning it to a rinse free mud! "Back-Set" is...

Super strong 22 Kp lifting system.(Producer Products showcase)
June 1, 2005... Our popular Ring System is available in 15 Kp and 22 Kp capacities. The all new 22 Kp system has all of the advantages of our 15 Kp version, including reliability, ease of use and spall-free lifting. Simply add the inserts before curing, move...