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Liberty Center High School Leadership Class students visit The Gerken Companies for a tour and panel discussion.
One of society’s oldest building materials, stone creates lasting beauty in our homes and workplaces.
Like most accountants, Cathy Gerken says she dislikes being surprised at work. But she has been pleasantly caught off guard throughout her career at The Gerken Companies.
Kuhlman University Presents Nano Silica in Concrete Thursday March 7, 2024 Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch Provided Program Nanotechnology has revolutionized many industries over the last two decades. It is now exploding in the concrete industry, giving us solutions to age-old problems like crusting, curling, shrinkage, and bleeding while curing the concrete from the inside out. In addition, it is helping us lower the carbon footprint of the world’s most widely used building material. The presentation will explain the science behind the products and then show real job examples of it in action. Nanotechnology – particle size Chemical Reactions Curing Methods Carbon Footprint Savings Waterproofing Presenter Jim Render, Consultant, E5, Inc. Jim is a graduate civil engineer from Auburn University. He is a concrete industry veteran of 45 years with work experience in Ready Mix Concrete, Admixtures, and Cement. Jim has a thorough understanding of the concrete industry and its problems. He...
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