Received: from asp-0.reflexion.net ([205.237.99.175]) by mail.spechost.net (Merak 8.9.1) with SMTP id QFV79622 for ; Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:11:22 -0500 Received: by asp-0.reflexion.net (Reflexion email security v5.20.12) with SMTP; Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:14:16 -0500 (EST) From: "PBF News Briefs" To: jakev@rvaluehomes.com Subject: January 9, 2008 PBF News Briefs Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:15:02 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="MIMEBoundary4894bb9fed5f7a7431112479488b9de5" List-Unsubscribe: Message-Id: This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --MIMEBoundary4894bb9fed5f7a7431112479488b9de5 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Testing Lab Affirms Quality of L&M Construction Chemicals System L&M Construction Chemicals says a third-party certified testing laboratory has verified the durability and abrasion resistance of its patented dry-grind FGS/PermaShine Polished Concrete Floor System. Construction Technology Laboratories of Skokie, Illinois performed the tests. Read more. Greenberry Wins NWCCC Top Award A successful initiative to transform the Port of Everett (Washington) into a top cement distribution facility in less than a year has earned Greenberry Industrial the 2007 Distinguished Project Award from the Northwest Construction Consumer Council. The venture was honored in the NWCCC's “Private Projects Over $10 million” category. Read more. Waste Crete Systems Announces the New EnviroWash Waste Crete Systems, LLC has unveiled a new patent-pending concrete washout system called EnviroWash. The EnviroWash process is one in which all concrete wastewater, once removed, is treated and reintroduced back into the EnviroWash unit, which is then used to clean concrete equipment over and over again. Read more. U.S. Concrete’s Board of Directors Approves Share Repurchase Plan U.S. Concrete Inc. announced this week that its board of directors has approved the repurchase of 3 million shares of its common stock. The company intends to retire any repurchased shares as soon as possible. The plan does not obligate the company to purchase any particular number of shares, and may be suspended or discounted at any time. Read more. R-Value Concrete Receives Exemplary Project Award R-Value Concrete Structures LLC has been awarded the Exemplary Project award from the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association for its “foundational participation” in the Onekama Hybrid Home. The home features Build Block ICF walls from footings to trusses, stained concrete floors, and incorporates Lite-Deck floors with radiant heat/snow melt for the garage, porch and a unique second-story deck, all installed by R-Value. Read more. PCA Names Novak to Head Building Promotion The Portland Cement Association has appointed Lawrence C. Novak as manager of buildings and special structures. He and his staff will consult with engineers, architects and contractors to directly promote the use of concrete and cement for buildings, stadiums, environmental and other structures throughout the United States. Read more. --MIMEBoundary4894bb9fed5f7a7431112479488b9de5 Content-Type: text/html; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

PBF News Briefs

January 9, 2008

PBF News Briefs

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Testing Lab Affirms Quality of L&M Construction Chemicals System

L&M Construction Chemicals says a third-party certified testing laboratory has verified the durability and abrasion resistance of its patented dry-grind FGS/PermaShine Polished Concrete Floor System. Construction Technology Laboratories of Skokie, Illinois performed the tests. Read more .

Greenberry Wins NWCCC Top Award

A successful initiative to transform the Port of Everett (Washington) into a top cement distribution facility in less than a year has earned Greenberry Industrial the 2007 Distinguished Project Award from the Northwest Construction Consumer Council. The venture was honored in the NWCCC's “Private Projects Over $10 million” category. Read more .

Waste Crete Systems Announces the New EnviroWash

Waste Crete Systems, LLC has unveiled a new patent-pending concrete washout system called EnviroWash. The EnviroWash process is one in which all concrete wastewater, once removed, is treated and reintroduced back into the EnviroWash unit, which is then used to clean concrete equipment over and over again. Read more .

U.S. Concrete’s Board of Directors Approves Share Repurchase Plan

U.S. Concrete Inc. announced this week that its board of directors has approved the repurchase of 3 million shares of its common stock. The company intends to retire any repurchased shares as soon as possible. The plan does not obligate the company to purchase any particular number of shares, and may be suspended or discounted at any time. Read more .

R-Value Concrete Receives Exemplary Project Award

R-Value Concrete Structures LLC has been awarded the Exemplary Project award from the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association for its “foundational participation” in the Onekama Hybrid Home. The home features Build Block ICF walls from footings to trusses, stained concrete floors, and incorporates Lite-Deck floors with radiant heat/snow melt for the garage, porch and a unique second-story deck, all installed by R-Value. Read more .

PCA Names Novak to Head Building Promotion

The Portland Cement Association has appointed Lawrence C. Novak as manager of buildings and special structures. He and his staff will consult with engineers, architects and contractors to directly promote the use of concrete and cement for buildings, stadiums, environmental and other structures throughout the United States. Read more .

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