RPM International Inc. has acquired Nudura Corp., a leading manufacturer and distributor of insulated concrete forms in North America. This addition, which is expected to be accretive to its earnings within a year, is an excellent strategic fit for RPM, providing key competitive advantages to Dryvit business. However, the terms

Jaime Boxer, an architect from Uruguay, South America, has been granted a patent for System and Method for the construction of Concrete Dwellings. It is a foundation concrete raised floor with concrete pilings. This method is desirable for building concrete houses because they are lifted from the ground, with no

Two million positions in the manufacturing sector could be left unfulfilled over the next decade unless steps are taken to start filling the talent pipeline, according to a report released by Deloitte. To help proactively attract potential talent and bring awareness to the industry, the AEM developed a tool kit

BASF released application videos for 39 Master Builders Solutions brand products including joint sealants, wall coatings, sealers and primers. All videos are two minutes or less and provide contractors with an easy way to view application techniques with a smart phone while on the jobsite. “We created these videos based

BluBloc, a Portland, Oregon, ICF block company, has achieved approval the from International Code Council approval. Their block is made from 85 percent recycled ground Styrofoam and mixed with 15 percent portland cement, which is then formed into building blocks. The company produces and sells a cementitious “stay in place”

Knuckleboom Services, in business for 32 years, has joined the Concrete Foundations of America. Knuckleboom focuses on repairs, inspections and custom body assemblies for cranes. Their specialties include, but are not limited to: Hydraulic repair, installation, and maintenance of Articulating and Steelmaster Telescopic Cranes. Installation and maintenance of truck and

Quadex LLC, a division of the Vortex Companies recently announced that its GeoKrete Geopolymer mortar has received Reduced Carbon Footprint Certification by SCS Global Services, an internationally recognized sustainability certification body. GeoKrete was evaluated for its lower overall carbon footprint as it relates to potential greenhouse gas emissions from raw