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Propex Expands Inside Sales and Technical Support for the Fibermesh® Brand

2012-08-14 02:21:23

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Propex Operating Company, LLC, recently announced investments to increase its level of service to the marketplace and as part of this initiative, the company has promoted Hunter Wallace to the position of Inside Sales Representative for the Fibermesh® brand. In his new position, Hunter will be the dedicated contact for an expansive network of Ready Mix and Precast customers. Hunter will be located at corporate headquarters in...

Experts Join Together to Champion Sustainable Roadways Through Rubberized Asphalt Foundation

2012-08-08 10:20:22

CHEVY CHASE, Md., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Noted experts on rubberized asphalt processes have joined together to establish the Rubberized Asphalt Foundation (RAF), a research foundation dedicated to the science and practical use of recycled tire rubber in asphalt. The organization includes individuals from academia, government and industry whose work focuses on the technical development of rubberized asphalt applications. (Logo:...

Roklin Systems, Inc. Announces Additional Services and Content in Spanish

2012-07-31 10:26:50

VENTURA, Calif., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Roklin Systems, Inc. (Roklin) announces new content and customer service support available in Spanish. As the manufacturer of FlexSet, FloMix, and Concrete Welder, Roklin is uniquely positioned to provide the best support, order fulfillment, and customer service to a broad range of clients. Roklin is now providing additional support in Spanish through web copy and customer service representatives. For information on how to fix...

'Slick' Ad Highlights ODOT's Unfair Bidding Policy

2012-07-16 06:21:36

PCA Campaign Urges Changes to State's Road Construction Procedure COLUMBUS, Ohio , July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Road construction bidding policies that allow contractors to increase their final bill based on the current price of oil is costing the state of Ohio millions of dollars with each project. The Ohio Department of Transportation policy, which is contrary to federal highway recommendations, cost the state nearly $37 million in change orders during 2009-2010....

Insteel Industries Announces Third Quarter 2012 Conference Call

2012-06-19 02:22:39

MOUNT AIRY, N.C., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Insteel Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGS: IIIN) today announced that its third quarter 2012 earnings conference call will be webcast live over the internet on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. ET following the release of the Company's third quarter financial results at 6:30 a.m. ET on that same day. The conference call can be accessed on the Company's website at http://investor.insteel.com/events.cfm and will be archived for replay. About...

Concrete Show South America 2012 to be Bigger and Better!

2012-06-18 02:29:48

SAO PAULO, Brazil, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to high demand UBM's Concrete Show South America has increased its exhibition space to allow more companies the chance to gain direct exposure in a booming market. With less than three months to go Concrete Show South America is almost sold out. To accommodate the demands of a growing industry the Concrete Show has constructed a new indoor area in response to exhibitor requests. The increase in space has added to the...

Ballast Nedam and Microbeton Join Forces

2012-06-17 22:22:43

NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballast Nedam and Microbeton are the co-founders of Concrete Valley. The company will focus on specialised solutions in the concrete industry. Concrete Valley consists of two companies, Waco Lingen Beton from Bergen op Zoom and Microbeton from Krimpen aan den IJssel. Microbeton will transfer its operations from Krimpen aan de IJssel to Waco Lingen Beton's current site at Bergen op Zoom. Waco Lingen Beton...

Central Concrete to Supply Concrete for 49er Stadium; First Delivery of Low-CO2 Concrete to Commence on May 21

2012-05-21 02:21:12

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Concrete, a U.S. Concrete Company, today announced that it was selected to supply its high-performing, low-C02 concrete for the new San Francisco 49er Stadium. At 7 am, Central Concrete will deliver the first concrete, kicking off another milestone in the stadium's fast-paced development. In choosing Central Concrete's product, the San Francisco 49ers and the Turner/Devcon Construction team are demonstrating their commitment to...

The Top Ten Metro Systems, Carbon Negative Concrete, and the Port of Miami Tunnel Project, in Construction Digital

2012-05-08 10:20:45

SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction Digital April Edition looks at the most efficient metro systems, environmentally friendly concrete, and a tunnel project that will lead to a great influx in trade The April issue of Construction Digital is now available online for industry professionals. This month, we rank the top ten metro systems in the world - from the famous (yet rat infested) subterranean corridors of New York City, to the refined halls of...

UBM, in Association with Debindo, Announce the Launch of Concrete Show South East Asia 2013

2012-05-07 22:21:58

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM and Debindo are delighted to announce the launch of the latest addition to their global portfolio, Concrete Show South East Asia, taking place in Indonesia from 24-26 October 2013 at Jakarta International Expo. Organised by UBM, a global leader in business media operating in more than 30 countries, in association with Debindo, a leader and pioneer for trade shows in Indonesia with strong portfolio in the Construction...