Business Briefs: ChemGrout

SeptemberOctober 2008
Industry News

Ben Schatz

Business Briefs:
ChemGrout

Ben Schatz, president and owner of ChemGrout, Inc., in LaGrange Park, Ill., is celebrating his 40th year with the company. During Ben’s reign at ChemGrout the company has grown steadily from two employees to its current 28. ChemGrout manufactures the world’s largest selection of cementitious grouting equipment. MD

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The Daily Digest

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Technical Talks

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