FORT MYERS, FL - It has been called "the pavement that drinks" and described by "when it rains, it drains." Pervious concrete-a porous yet sturdy concrete- is now considered a critical part of sustainable development and environmental protection of precious water supplies around the world. Yet there remain large gaps in understanding how to work with pervious concrete due to its zero slump and other unique properties. To fill the knowledge void, Somero was selected to present a white paper on pervious concrete in August at Concrete Show South America 2008 in São Paulo, Brazil,

Educating the public and its customers about the distinctive properties of pervious concrete is another part of what Somero views as its leadership role in concrete placement equipment. "The emphasis on 'Green' construction and technology this year increases the importance of teaching contractors in the U.S and elsewhere about pervious concrete," said Howard Hohmann, vice president of sales for North and South America. "Somero is proud to be part of this effective means to address environmental issues and support green, sustainable growth," said Hohmann. The white paper will address the technical application of pervious concrete in addition to its economic and environmental benefits. Copies of the paper will be available at www.somero.com after the presentation in Brazil.