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High-Performance, Economical Dry-Cast Release Agent? Check!

Finding a high-performance, economical release agent for dry-cast used to be as likely as winning the lottery.

But Dry-Cast producers have just won the jackpot.

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Dry-Cast Release produces concrete with an exceptionally clean and sharp finish.

Nox-Crete Products Group is proud to announce that we have developed a release agent specifically formulated for pipe production: Dry-Cast Release, available now at a very competitive price.

Nox-Crete has proudly served the pipe, precast and prestressed concrete industries for 60 years, and Dry-Cast Release is the latest high-performance product to join our family of chemical solutions to concrete problems.

Our new, economical Dry-Cast Release formula has been tested and proven to give you an exceptionally clean and sharp finish, no residue build-up on pallets or headers and inherent biodegradability.

Dry-Cast Release has many advantages, including:

Easy removal of pallet and header ring, minimizing damage and related patching and repair.
Crisp release greatly minimizes chipping on spigot (tongue) ends at gasket recess.
Minimizes form cleaning and maintenance costs – pallets and headers become self-cleaning with continued use.
Non-staining.
Does not impair the natural bonding characteristics of lubricating agents used on the bell end.
Inherently biodegradable.
Economically priced.

You can learn more about how Dry-Cast Release works and how to use it by taking a look at the product data sheet.

Please contact Precast Division Manager Jeff Bishop at 402-504-9228 or Precast Sales Manager Pat Linn at 402-504-9224 directly for more information or pricing.

Freshen up that Patio with Natraseal and Sparkl-Seal

Natraseal is a breathable, solvent-based, non-yellowing, transparent acrylic copolymer, decorative concrete sealer blended for maximum working time and easy application.

The clear sealer was designed to minimize common errors that can occur when applying traditional sealers, such as bubbles or whiting. Natraseal has longer working time than traditional 25% solids sealers and can be applied with a brush, roller or sprayer.

This new generation sealer uses top quality resins and a solvent blend that penetrates deep into the concrete surface for enhanced breathability and less ‘capping off’ of the pores. Combined with UV inhibitors, Natraseal minimizes potential whitening or yellowing.

Natraseal meets all Federal VOC requirements. It is not for use in Canada, California, LADCO or OTC States.

Before applying Natraseal, remove existing sealers with Nox-Crete’s Deco-Strip or Deco-Peel.

Sparkl-Seal is a premium acrylic sealer for decorative concrete that enhances surface colors with a glossy sheen while offering UV and wear protection. Sparkl-Seal penetrates and fills hairline micro cracks, increasing the integral strength of surfaces and creating a tough, non-yellowing acrylic coating over the surface that prevents spalling and freeze/thaw damage. The abrasion-resistant film also protects surfaces from absorption and damage from water, dirt, food, deicing salts, oil and grease.

Solvent-based, Spark-Seal and Sparkl-Seal LVOC create a high gloss finish that gives treated concrete surfaces a desirable ‘wet’ sheen. Water-based Sparkl-Seal E offers a medium gloss finish for those who prefer a matte look. Each Sparkl-Seal is designed to resist yellowing, ensuring treated surfaces retain their ideal sheen. The solvent-based formulations also contain UV inhibitors for added protection.

Nox-Crete Pro: Leone Concrete Corp.

In the second edition of Nox-Crete Pros, Nox-Crete Products Group highlights Eric Leone and Leone Concrete Corp.'s quest for top quality builds through the use of top quality concrete construction products.

The Proof is in the Pudding

Eric Leone, Owner Leone Concrete Corp. *Photo courtesy of Eric and Harmony Leone

That old saying, “the proof is in the pudding” really held true recently for Eric Leone, owner of Leone Concrete Corp. of Newport, Maine.

When he called his A.H. Harris account manager, Alan Gould, and asked for an order of form release agent, Alan was getting ready to head to Eric’s project site—a new wood chip plant—to confirm that a form order arrived in full. Alan was driving there with Rob Wagner, Nox-Crete Product Group’s Northeast Division Manager, who was planning to demo a form sprayer for Eric.

Eric didn’t ask for a specific brand of form release, so, at Rob Wagner’s recommendation, Alan brought a drum of Nox-Crete’s Chembeton.

Because Eric isn’t convinced of a product’s quality until he sees it for himself, he decided to do a quick comparison test. He still had some of the form release he and his crew had been using, so he used the existing release agent—not a Nox-Crete product—on one wall, then tried Chembeton on two walls.

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Nox-Crete Pro: A.H. Harris

In this first edition of Nox-Crete Pros, Nox-Crete Products Group puts the spotlight on A.H. Harris and its willingness and excitement to work together to find the best solutions for customers.

Building Trust

Customers put a lot of faith in A.H. Harris to recommend products and present them with innovative solutions. That trust exists because A.H. Harris is truly invested in all of its business relationships.

Alan Gould, A.H. Harris account manager in Maine, said he believes in becoming a business partner with customers and manufacturers. And Eric Leone, owner of Leone Concrete Corp. in Newport, Maine, definitely agrees that Alan and A.H. Harris are partners, as well as problem solvers.

“The big thing with A.H. Harris is that so much of what we do in cast-in-place and concrete formwork is specialty work,” Eric said. “We have unique form issues and design challenges. When you’re coming up with solutions, you have to have a good relationship with your supplier. A.H. Harris is a great resource to bounce ideas off of or to supplement what we have going.”

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Become a Nox-Crete Pro!

Nox-Crete knows the best work starts with the best stuff. And so do you.

You know how to take the project to the next level and separate yourself from the competition.
You know it requires perfection from the ground up.
You build your reputation on great work and you insist on great products to make it happen.

That's why you choose Nox-Crete Products.

You know the difference between a Nox-Crete Release Agent and those other guys.
You don't settle for someone else's bond breaker.
You pretreat your forms with Seasonox or Pre-Form
You clean your equipment with Blast-Off, Kem-Ex-It Plus and Bio-Clean Concentrate because anything else would be mistreating your tools.

It's time for your reward!

Every opportunity you get, you work with Nox-Crete Products and that's why we want to reward you and make your crew Nox-Crete Pros.

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