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Lafarge invests in Illinois factory
Lafarge has launched a project
to modernize its Joppa, Ill., cement
plant. When the $415 million project
is completed in 2010, the plant will be
able to annually produce 2 million tons
of cement.
The construction effort is part of
the company’s major emphasis on cost
reductions. The changes will enhance
the plant’s environmental performance
signifi cantly in terms of alternative
fuel use and emission control. The
modernization includes a new kiln that
will use up-to-date processes and allow
Lafarge to maintain highly competitive
positions in terms of safety, product
quality and production costs.
Jean-Marc Lechêne, president of
cement in North America, said in a news
release that this investment will reduce
Lafarge’s need to import cement to
meet demand.
˛ www.lafarge-na.com
ProSpec educates
ProSpec has registered with
the American Institute of Architects
as a Continuing Education
Systems provider for architects and
construction specifi ers.
The program, titled “Cementbased
Flooring Systems - New and
Rehabilitation,” covers a range of
fl oor resurfacers, including toppings,
underlayments, skim-coats and screeds.
The program explains why fl oor
resurfacers are used and when to use
them. It also offers instruction on how to
use resurfacers, including proper surface
preparation and installation methods.
✆ (800) 738-1621
˛ www.prospec.com
ProSpec expands
ProSpec has expanded its
presence in the western United
States with the addition of increased
manufacturing capacity and several
new territory managers.
Recent additions to ProSpec sales
and manufacturing facilities mean
extra coverage in the Northwest,
Southwest, Midwest, California, Texas
and Oklahoma regions. Several new
distributors have also been established
in these regions for increased availability
of ProSpec products.
✆ (800) 738-1621
˛ www.prospec.com
CIM names interim director
The Concrete Industry Management
program, a business-intensive program
that awards students with a fouryear
Bachelor of Science degree, has
named David L. Vickers as the interim
executive director of the CIM National
Steering Committee.
Vickers, an advisor to the cement
and concrete
industry, replaces
Earl Keese, the
fi rst executive
director of the
committee.
As executive
director, Vickers
will work closely
with the long-term planning and
executive committees in quantifying the
National Steering Committee’s long-term
needs for executive leadership.
✆ (410) 850-7000
˛ www.concretedegree.com
L&M names marketing director
Peter Wagner is the new director of
marketing and sales support for L&M
Construction Chemicals.
Wagner’s focus will be on L&M’s
Performance
Flooring Systems,
which include the
FGS PermaShine
Polished Concrete
System along with
L&M’s Vivid Dyes,
dry-shake toppings
and joint fi llers.
Besides his marketing responsibilities,
Wagner will research and test new
products and help train L&M’s North
American Certifi ed Applicator Network.
His key focus for 2008 is to promote
color applications and sustainability
education for polished concrete to
contractors, architects, designers
and owners.
✆ (800) 362-3331
˛ www.lmcc.com
ProBuild names supply chain VP
ProBuild Holdings Inc., a leading
professional building materials supplier,
appointed Paul
J. Dodge to the
newly created
position of senior
vice president of
supply chain.
Dodge will
report to Bill
Myrick, president
of strategic initiatives for ProBuild.
Dodge joins ProBuild from Centex
Homes, where he served for nine years,
most recently as senior vice president of
purchasing and supply management.
˛ www.probuild.com
Branum moves to Scofi eld
Clark Branum has accepted a
position with L. M. Scofi eld Co. as
Western Division Manager — Training
and Technical Support.
Branum has more than 26 years’
experience in the concrete industry. He
spent the last fi ve years as the director
of technical services for Brickform,
where he was responsible for developing
and conducting their contractor and
distributor training programs and
demonstrations, including those in
the international markets. He was also
involved in new products, development
of technical specifi cations and technical
support. Currently on the Board of
Directors for the American Society
of Concrete Contractor’s Decorative
Concrete Council, Branum helps in
developing position statements. He
also currently serves on two ACI
committees, 601-D New Certifi cation
for Decorative Concrete Finishers and
C-310 Design & Construction Practices:
Decorative Concrete.
✆ (323) 720-3000
˛ www.scofi eld.com
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