What I Saw at the 2026 World of Concrete and Why It Matters for Your Detectable Warning Projects

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Hi, everybody. Rocco DeLuca, DWP. I recently got back from the 2026 World of Concrete show. I was there because I believe in staying ahead of the market, not just by reading reports, but by being on the floor and talking to the people in the industry, shaping the industry. Here are a few moments I captured.

We'll be showing you all of the roots of all of the manufacturers that you will see showing up on your lists. So, let's take a walk through. First is a main product we've been selling to you, majority-wise, for several years of detectable warning systems. And here is the SureWerx booth. This company bought out ADA Solutions and Armor-Tile. So, this is our single manufacturer now. I should say the owner of the manufacturing of both of those products. The Access Tile is here on the right. It's that product Live in Armor-Tile. And then ADA Solutions is still running their own brand or a slightly different product as well. But it's all under one roof, and we're also carrying their safety products.

SureWerx is, I guess, a conglomerate, but they own multiple companies in our industry. And safety equipment, boots, shoes, jackets. Some of you have already received those jackets right there. They are on display back there. So, this is TufTile. They're right besides our other manufacturer. They provide all of Cast Iron products and Galvanized Steel products for you from this manufacturer.

See, this is the Galvanized Steel panel. It is actually beautiful, unpainted. If that's what your end user is looking for. Here's a back view of that panel as well. Here's a bunch of products as they provide from the (Inaudible). Composites and the Cast Iron. But again, we mostly just take Cast Iron products.

This is a full range of product (Inaudible). Here's the radius calculator you always get from us when you guys are figuring a job.

This is EqualTile. This is one of the newer product manufacturers we took on. They are filling some really cool niches for us, one of which is a flexible tiles, surface applied as well as a liquid option as well.

Okay, so I hope you enjoyed getting a peek around the 2026 World of Concrete show. As always, reach out to me with any questions you have. Remember, I've stated to you before, we've been in the industry since it began back in '01, '02, and we have specialized in this product for almost 24 years. I've installed panels by the thousands of square feet. We've dealt with every type of manufacturer, every type of application. So, even if you're not calling me to buy anything, you just need some questions answered, please feel free to reach out.

I did post all my numbers earlier, but once again, 401-293-4388 for my text, 401-473-5584 for any direct calls to me, and also email me if you're looking for documentation: rocco@dwpnow.com.

Have an awesome February, and I will look forward to seeing you again in March.