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See Solomon Colors at World of Concrete 2026

Show dates: January 20-22, 2026 | Booth: S11215
Posted 12/8/2025


This Year’s Focus: Navigating the Shift to Type 1L Cement

Concrete is changing, and the nationwide move toward Type 1L cement has many contractors and producers adjusting how they work. Faster set times, reduced bleed water, and tighter finishing windows are quickly becoming the new normal.

Solomon Color's 2024 booth at World of Concrete.

At World of Concrete 2026, our main focus is helping crews and producers understand how Type 1L affects mix behavior, and what you can do to stay ahead of these changes.

Stop by Booth S11215 to talk with our team, share your experiences, and grab a free coffee while you’re there.

Type 1L Cement: What It Means for Your Work

We’re hearing the same message across the industry: Concrete isn’t finishing the way it used to.

Visit us to discuss:

  • How 1L affects set times and bleed water
  • Why stamping and troweling windows feel tighter
  • Adjustments producers are making at the plant
  • Mix design variables that influence performance
  • Products and practices that can help stabilize finishing

Explore more in our full guide: Type 1L Cement: What Contractors Need to Know

Products that support better finishability with Type 1L

We’ll be showcasing these solutions at the show. Come ask how they work and when to use them.

DAY1® Finishing Aid

DAY1 gives finishers more control when dealing with hot, windy conditions, fast-setting, low-bleed, or Type 1L cement. It helps prevent crusting, reduces surface defects, and produces a harder, more durable finish—all without adding water.

UltraFiber® 500

UltraFiber 500 remains the preferred reinforcement fiber for decorative and architectural concrete because it accepts color, won’t fuzz or ball, and helps improve internal curing by holding onto water. With 1L mixes tightening tolerances, predictable fiber performance matters more than ever.

And As Always: Industry-Leading Color Systems

We’ll also be highlighting the color systems producers and distributors rely on for accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.

Here’s a quick look at what’s new and updated:

ColorSelect® Granular-to-Slurry System

Our system lets producers turn granular pigment to precision slurry that can be dispensed directly into ready mix trucks.

At the show, we’ll highlight:

  • Clean, accurate batching
  • Reduced SKUs and simplified handling
  • Compatibility with modern plant controls

Next-Generation Granular Bagging System

Designed for distributors and ready-mix plants that package and sell color, this updated system saves space and is easier to operate.

What’s new:

  • Front-loading design so it sits flush against a wall
  • Improved ergonomics for faster bag handling
  • Full Solomon Colors range from four primary pigments

Visit Us at Booth S11215 for Coffee & Conversation

Our team will be available throughout the show to discuss Type 1L, answer questions, and help you find solutions tailored to your plant or jobsite needs.

Stop by Booth S11215 for practical insights, and a fresh, free coffee.

Learn More About Solomon Colors

Guide to Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Learn why fiber reinforced concrete is ideal for decorative work.

Solomon Colors Expands Production

Our new Rialto, CA plant triples granular pigment production capacity

A Better Way to Bag Color

Meet our next-gen granular dispenser that saves space and makes your job easier

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