January Price Increase for North American Concrete and Masonry Admixtures

Words: Dan KamysJanuary Price Increase for North American Concrete and Masonry Admixtures

W. R. Grace & Co., a provider of construction chemicals and building materials used for durability, strength and appearance of structures, announced a price increase of 6 percent for its North American concrete and masonry admixture product lines, effective Jan. 1, 2014. The increase is made necessary by higher key raw material and transportation-related costs.

Grace products include concrete admixtures, fibers, surface treatments and liquid pigments, additives for cement processing and masonry products, waterproofing, air and vapor barriers and fire protection. More information is available at www.graceconstruction.com.

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