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As the largest manufacturers of packaged concrete in the United States, The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÂ® Companies are regularly covered in broadcast, print and online media. Please visit regularly to see clips and links to the latest coverage.

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November 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Finds Artistic Flair in New Museum Exhibit
“Chris Burden: Extreme Measures� Features Powerful Concrete Sculptures.
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November 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø helps welcome saltwater crocodile to the Toledo Zoo
Solarium converted into natural Australian habitat with Shotcrete.
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November 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø featured On The House with the Carey Brothers radio show
Using sealers to protect concrete surfaces from winter weather.
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November 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø key to Oregon tunnel restoration
Wet shotcrete process used to rehabilitate the Dennis Edward Tunnel.
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October 2013
South Carolina and Virginia DOTs turn to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø for help
FastSet DOT Mix-Extended and Non-Shrink Precision Grout repair heavily traveled roads.
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October 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø featured on Today's Homeowner television show
Danny demonstrates how to elevate an ordinary concrete surface into a beautiful patio.




October 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø featured On The House with the Carey Brothers radio show
Two-part epoxy coating kit brings a garage floor to life.
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October 2013
Artist uses Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø products in New Museum exhibit
More than 1,600 bags of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø materials featured in artwork.
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October 2013
Restore a garage floor with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Concrete Resurfacer
Step-by-step instructions for preparing, repairing and renewing.
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October 2013
Food Network’s “Pioneer Womanâ€� welcomes Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø to the show
Properly setting posts proved critical in building animal pen.




September 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø stars in home makeover on Hometime with Dean Johnson
Masonry mix, veneer stone mortar and hardscapes highlight show appearance.






September 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø featured On The House with the Carey Brothers radio show
New stains help listeners transform ordinary concrete into beautiful surfaces.
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August 2013
Top 10 DIY Blog Turns to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø
Concrete patio is focal point of backyard makeover.






August 2013
Newly Formed Home Projects Council Features Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø
Survey sheds light on homeowners' outdoor DIY projects.
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August 2013
Hot & Cold Stucco Applications
Some helpful hints for the placement of plaster/stucco materials in both hot and cold conditions.
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July 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Featured on the DIY Network Show “I Want Thatâ€�
Zip & Mix Repair Mortar demonstrated at the 2013 International Builders Show.



July 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Builds Home for America's Largest Saltwater Crocodile
Toledo Zoo. A.A. Boos & Sons and Great Lakes Concrete Restoration turned to Quikrete to help renovate an existing solarium into the ideal crocodile habitat.
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July 2013
How-To: Make a Concrete Walkway
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø offers an inexpensive, easy-DIY alternative to brick and natural stone.



July 2013
Building a Block Garden Wall with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø
QUIKWALL creates bond stronger than mortar.
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July 2013
Boulderscape Restores the Rock
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Shotcrete gives Alcatraz Island a facelift.
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July 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Used to Build DIY Umbrella Stand and Planter
Fast-Setting Concrete help make project fast and easy.
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June 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Reshapes a Historic National Landmark
Alcatraz Island, aka The Rock receives shotcrete facelift.
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June 2013
Step into Style
Add new dimension to your garden path with stepping-stones made of clever concrete shapes.
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May 2013
Shotcrete Applied to Repair Slope in Alcatraz Island Restoration
More than 200 bulk bags of Quikrete shotcrete were recently supplied to a restoration project on historic Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
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May 2013
Quikrete Shotcrete MS Restores Historic Texas Pier to Pre-Hurricane Ike Glory
After a year of extensive repairs to pilings, beams and structural elements, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier has been reopened.



May 2013
Resurface Concrete; Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to renew your concrete with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Concrete Resurfacer.



April 2013
For Pleasure
Crews repair pier following hurricane.
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April 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Helps Save a Garden Gnome
Hydraulic Water-Stop Cement used to make repairs.



April 2013
Shotcrete Repairs and Stabilizes Failing Slope on Alcatraz Island
Quikrete supplied 131 bulk bags of Quikrete Shotcrete MS - Fiber Reinforced and 126 bulk bags of Quikrete Shotcrete MS for an Alcatraz Island restoration project.



April 2013
How to Set Posts in Concrete
Set Posts in Concrete to Repair a Damaged Mailbox.



April 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø highlighted in DIY Home Clinic section
How to select the proper mortar for your project.
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March 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø featured on Today’s Homeowner television show
Home improvement expert, Danny Lipford uses Fast-Setting Concrete to set post for fence.



March 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø wins 2012 American Shotcrete Association award
CSX Pinkerton Tunnel named Outstanding Underground Project
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March 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø featured on Today’s Homeowner television show
Home improvement expert, Danny Lipford uses mortar to repair steps.



March 2013
Pouring and finishing concrete like a professional
How-to video offers step-by-step instructions.



March 2013
Historic Pier Restoration in Galveston, Texas
Facing the storms and tides to meet completion deadlines during Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Shotcrete Application.
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February 2013
Zip & Mix Instant Mortar Repair from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø
Last year Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø introduced their Zip & Mix Fastset Repair mortar which is basically concrete in a bag.



February 2013
A shot at river restoration
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø MS - Fiber Reinforced was used to fill channels and create weirs to help return the Spokane River to its natural flow pattern in downtown Spokane, Wash..
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January 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø offers a positive opinion on new IBS/KBIS trade show
Coming Next Year: Supersize Builders’ Show.



January 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø believes in annual industry event despite declining attendance
Builders’ Show Rebuilds Itself .



January 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø shotcrete used in Spokane river concrete restoration project
Weirs improve water flow to reclaim natural geology and landscape.



January 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø featured on the Today’s Homeowner radio show
Host Danny Lipford recommends Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø to caller.
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January 2013
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø home improvement projects featured on The Eric Stewart Show
Using Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Concrete Resurfacer to refurbish your driveway.
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