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Stone Arch Bridge Renovation Underway
One of Minneapolis’ most iconic landmarks, the James J. Hill Stone Arch Bridge, is being restored using several products from TCC Materials. American Masonry Restoration of Fridley, Minn., is repointing, repairing, and replacing limestone on the 2,100-foot-long bridge, which temporarily closed in April and is expected to reopen in 2025. AMR repointed and stabilized the…
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TCC Group Companies Acquires VERSA-LOK Companies
The TCC Group Companies® is pleased to announce that it has acquired the VERSA-LOK® Family of companies. Established in 1987, the VERSA-LOK® companies includes VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall Systems and Willow Creek Concrete Products. Subsequentially, the business operations of Patio Town and Villa Landscapes have been acquired by Rock Hard Landscape Supply. Amcon Concrete Products®, a…
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Tenon by TCC Materials at The Precast Show
Tenon by TCC Materials exhibited at The Precast Show in Denver, Colorado, March 8-10. The Tenon booth showcased the latest technology along with many of the existing products we design, formulate and manufacture. The TCC team was busy throughout the show discussing all of the Tenon solutions to existing and potential customers wanting to learn…
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What are Air-Entraining Concrete Admixtures?
Air-entraining concrete admixtures facilitate the development of a system of microscopic air bubbles within concrete during mixing. The main reason for the use of air-entraining admixtures is to increase the resistance of concrete against the alternating freezing and thawing cycles of water. TCC Materials carries multiple air-entraining products such as Akona Liquid Air Entraining Admixture…
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Tenon by TCC Materials at World of Concrete 2024
Tenon by TCC Materials participated as an exhibitor for the second year at the World of Concrete 2024! The event was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 23-25. The Tenon booth showcased not only the latest technology, but also many of the existing products we design, formulate and manufacture. The…
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World of Concrete 2024 is One Month Away!
Tenon by TCC Materials will participate for the second year at the World of Concrete 2024 in 1 month! The event is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 23-25. You will be able to find Tenon in South Hall, booth S11343. Tenon has also donated a pallet of Concrete…
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Patch Concrete like a Professional with Tenon Vinyl Concrete Patch
The Tenon Vinyl Concrete Patch is a good “all around” utility patching product. It can be used both horizontally and vertically. The Tenon Vinyl Concrete Patch has very good compression strengths (>7,000 psi at 28 days), excellent flexural strength (>1,850 psi at 28 days), and superior bond strength (>1,800 psi at 28 days). It can…
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Protecting Concrete from Salt Damage with Tenon Salt Barrier
Winter is coming! It’s essential to protect your concrete from the damaging effects of salt and de-icing chemicals, but some sealing methods can affect the existing look. Tenon Salt Barrier in Action The Burnsville Police Department in Burnsville, Minnesota had some updates made around their building in 2021. Using PaveDrain provided by Amcon Concrete Products,…
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Concrete Works 2023
TCC Materials’ sales representatives, Eric Wymer, and Robert Klaus, represented Tenon at Concrete Works 2023 on October 2-3, 2023. The conference was held at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee, and brought together business meetings, social events, informative educational seminars, and keynote presentations. Tenon got the opportunity to showcase the latest and greatest products of…
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Penetrating Concrete Sealers: What’s the Difference?
Penetrating sealers are a great way to extend the life of your concrete. When applying a penetrating sealer, the sealer saturates and absorbs into the surface to provide lasting protection. Aside from outside appearances, sealers with more active content provide more extended weather protection. Tenon has a line of penetrating sealers perfect for your next…
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Project Spotlight: Johnson Senior High School, St. Paul, Minnesota
Tenon® Thermaseal® Geothermal Grout Johnson Senior High School stands in the heart of the Payne-Phalen neighborhood in St. Paul. Established in 1897, it sits in a densely populated neighborhood near the city’s core, making it a candidate for a geothermal well field when it needed a new heating, cooling, and humidity control system. TCC Materials manufactures…
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How to Remove Dried Concrete on Tools
Need a new product to clean your tools and equipment on the job? Tenon Concrete & Masonry Dissolver is an environmentally friendly liquid alternative to aggressive acid concrete removers. It is 100% biodegradable, non-toxic to plants and vegetation, as well as non-corrosive and non-fuming. However, wearing protective gloves and eyewear while using the product is…
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Employee Appreciation Days
For two weeks in August, TCC Group Companies hosted Employee Appreciation Days for all their employees. All TCC Group Company locations participated with free lunches and activities provided to their employees. Additionally, there were daily drawings for items such as grills, speakers, coolers, and cornhole sets. We appreciate all of our employees and the hard…
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Tenon Makes Critical Repairs to Target Field Light Rail Platform
Metro Transit, the operator of an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area was in search of high quality concrete to repair one of its light rail platforms. Kimley-Horn, the project engineering firm, turned to Tenon Products for an engineered concrete mix they could specify. The technical team…
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Repairing Airport Ramps at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Repairs with Tenon Critical Pavement Repair
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is busy to say the least, servicing 20 million passengers along with 450,000 aircraft per year. Improvement plans and construction for the airport can be extremely difficult to plan and execute, requiring the highest quality of materials and application techniques. To assist this project, MSP utilized Tenon Critical Pavement Repair…