Makita has released two new dust extraction solutions for concrete contractors. The Grinder Dust Shroud and Dustless Hammer Attachment are engineered for cleaner, more efficient concrete surfacing and drilling. The new dustless hammer attachment works with Makita SDS-PLUS corded and cordless rotary hammers. It features a 17- inch hose, telescoping […]

A new sand stamp from Proline Concrete Tools won the Artisans Choice Award at the New Product Gallery of the 2011 Concrete Decor Show & Spring Training. The award was voted on by attendees at the show. The sand stamp mimics the look and feel of natural sand. It’s the […]

Dewalt has announced the launch of four new job-site work stands, including the Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand (DWX723), the Compact Miter Saw Stand (DWX724), the Heavy Duty Work Stand (DWX725) and the Heavy Duty Work Stand with Miter Saw Mounting Brackets (DWX725B). Additionally, Dewalt is unveiling accessories that are […]

Makita has released two new dust extraction solutions for concrete contractors. The Grinder Dust Shroud and Dustless Hammer Attachment are engineered for cleaner, more efficient concrete surfacing and drilling. The new dustless hammer attachment works with Makita SDS-PLUS corded and cordless rotary hammers. It features a 17-inch hose, telescoping spring-loaded […]

Rugged, compact and convenient, the new Hilti TE 7 Rotary Hammer Drill is engineered with a powerful and efficient motor and an innovative hammering mechanism for superior drilling performance and longer tool life. Weighing in at less than 7 pounds, the TE 7 has impressive power-to-weight ratio that is ideal […]

The W.R. Meadows website has been redesigned to give it a more contemporary feel, including more project photos, a product spotlight for new products, and new social media features. All the content from years past is still available, including product data sheets, material safety data sheets, project profiles and more. […]

Concrete Coatings Inc. has launched its new website, designed with customers’ ease of use in mind. Product information is now easy to access and understand from any page on the site. Material Safety Data and Technical Data Information sheets may also be found on product pages or in one central […]

Spancrete recently hired Augustine “Auggy” Chung and promoted Clinton Krell to its sales team in Wisconsin and Illinois. Chung joined Spancrete as a sales manager for the Chicago area. He is a LEED AP and, over the course of his career, has worked on more than 1,000 precast building projects, […]

William T. Drakeley Jr., Drakeley Industries, has been named chair of the American Shotcrete Association’s Pool & Recreational Shotcrete Committee. As an award-winning pool builder and an ACI Approved Examiner for the Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification program, Drakeley brings a unique and important set of credentials to the position. www.shotcrete.org

American Concrete Institute has announces Kevin P. Mlutkowski, LEED AP, as its director of sustainability. In this newly created position, Mlutkowski will work with ACI volunteers, committee members, representatives from other organizations inside and outside the concrete industry, and fellow staff to increase sustainability content in the Institute’s programs, events, […]