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Nonfarm payrolls were up 288,000 in June, according to today’s data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was above economists’ expectations. The construction sector added 6,000 jobs. The unemployment rate in June decreased to 6.1 percent, the lowest since September 2008. However, the labor participation rate is still only […]
Chem Link has announced the formation of a new six-person board of directors to help fuel the environmentally conscious company’s strategic growth opportunities. The board of directors, seated May 2, consists of business professionals as well as experts from the construction, OEM and sealants/adhesives/ coatings industries. Chem Link was founded […]
AmeriPolish Architectural Concrete Products announced two new hybrid silicate densifiers: 3D HS and 3D HSL. Both products are a blend of reactive silicates and additives that provide enhanced densification and stain resistance.
Two new stain resisters by AmeriPolish Architectural Concrete Products repel both oil and water on most hard surface substrates, providing real stain protection without forming a filmlike “guard.” The new SR2 stain resister’s minuscule molecular size allows it to penetrate into dense, hard and nonporous surfaces to create a subsurface […]
Known for his fusion of innovative creations and cutting-edge work with concrete, Los Angeles designer James DeWulf is introducing his Campaign table. The table will be sold exclusively at all Mecox Garden emporiums.
Mold Star 20T is an easy-to-use Shore 20A translucent platinum silicone that is mixed 1A:1B by volume with no weighing scale necessary. It features relatively low viscosity, and vacuum degassing is not required for most applications. Pot life is 6 minutes and cure time is 30 minutes at room temperature. […]
Ardex global CEO Mark Eslamlooy led ceremonies to dedicate the Ardex Academy Training Center at the Americas Headquarters in honor of the founder of Ardex Americas, the late Herbert “Gr” Goller. The training academy will ensure that craftsmen are competent and confident when installing Ardex products. Dozens of Ardex employees […]
Husqvarna has introducing several new cup wheels for hand-held surface preparation applications. The G Series is comprised of three cup wheels made to grind concrete. Each model is available in 5- or 7-inch diameters. The G1013 is designed for hard to very hard concrete. The G1043 is made to cut […]
The winner of the IIDA award for Best Product Design in the Outdoor Seating category was Sticks + Stones’ newest signature piece, the Social Circle. The new Social Circle Firepit is a versatile and low-profile concrete piece that sits up to six people comfortably on beautiful western cedar and can be installed both indoors or out.
Cheng Concrete’s expanded line of mold-making supplies includes new polyurethane mold rubber choices for casting all types of projects and tooling epoxy options for thermal form molds. Choices include Poly 74-20 Mold Rubber, a new, high-performance soft and very stretchy rubber that is great for casting wax, resin, concrete and […]
