The new Automated Remote Manipulator (ARM) from NLB Corp. is a semiautomated water jet system that increases operator protection while reducing downtime.
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Ardex Americas Mansfield manufacturing site to double
When the Ardex Americas manufacturing plant in Mansfield, Texas, was built in 2009, it was approximately 35,000 square feet. The warehouse expansion that broke ground last month will accommodate growing business by adding 45,000 square feet. The Ardex Plant in Mansfield employs 14 people on two shifts and will produce […]
New Foundation Armor AX25 concrete coating
After one and a half years of research and development, Foundation Armor has released the Armor AX25 coating. The new Armor AX25 is a siloxane-modified methyl methacrylate coating that can be applied to freshly poured and fully cured concrete surfaces. It offers superior resistance to de-icing road salts, pool decks […]
Concrete Decor Show 2014 attendee registration is now open
Attendee registration is now open for the 2014 Concrete Decor Show in Fort Worth, Texas, September 29-October 3, 2014. The Concrete Decor Show is the only trade show dedicated exclusively to decorative concrete. Take your skills to the next level. You can learn from concrete industry experts at our numerous […]
New Makita 8 1/2-inch miter saw
Makita has expanded its line-up of miter saws with a new 8-1/2-inch slide compound miter saw. The new LS0815F model is the most compact in the category, making it ideal for contractors who require consistent cutting performance and superior jobsite-to-jobsite portability. The compact LS0815F is ideal wood floor installation, case […]
ACI Foundation student fellowship and scholarship programs open
Applications are now being accepted by the American Concrete Institute for the fellowship and scholarship programs for the 2015-2016 academic year. Currently the program offers 10 fellowships and nine scholarships. There are many ACI Foundation fellowship and scholarship opportunities for ACI student members and e-members. Awarded annually, ACI Foundation fellowships […]
Detroit-area Metropolitan Concrete Opens Decorative Concrete Showroom
Metropolitan Concrete, in the Detroit suburb of Sterling Heights, Michigan, recently completed their new decorative showroom. Leonard Bugli, president of Metropolitan Concrete, says that the new facility will showcase the many techniques that can be achieved with polyaspartics, metalic epoxies, dyes and stains.
Sika and McTech announce exclusive supply agreement
McTech Group Inc., specializing in innovative products for the concrete industry, and Sika Corp., a leading specialty chemicals company, announced that they have signed an exclusive supply agreement. Under the agreement McTech Group will be Sika’s exclusive supplier of the UltraCure curing blanket products and the EZ Cover flooring protection […]
Floor Remodel of Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun center in Michigan
Ken Miedema, of Concrete Revival LLC, in Jenison, Michigan, was contracted to remodel the floorS at Craig Cruser’s Grand Rapids location. He utilized V-8 High Performance Floors products by Xtreme Engineered Floor Systems to achieve several very unique applications and looks.
Oldcastle Architectural launches InsulTech insulated concrete masonry system
Oldcastle Architectural is expanding its masonry collection with the introduction of InsulTech, a complete insulated concrete masonry unit (ICMU) system that offers energy efficiency and moisture management performance benefits with the assurance of standard installation. Comprised of a pre-assembled structural masonry unit (SMU), molded expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation insert and […]