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Kraft Tool Co. has introduced a new line of trowels, the Elite Series Five Star Concrete Trowels. Designed for the professional finisher, the trowels possess a truly “brokenin” blade ready for immediate use. Elite Series Five Star Trowels are available in three new handle styles: soft Proform, Hardwood and Leather.
Applied Diamond Tools has introduced the Cutter’s Way 5-inch Wet Stone Cutter to the market. This wet stone cutter is ideal for cutting a variety of stones such as granite, marble, limestone and slate.
Allen Engineering Corp.’s new E-Screed by Magic Screed features a high-frequency electric motor with zero moving parts, plus a rechargeable and easily replaceable 36-volt battery.
Engrave-A-Crete has introduced the Blast Force System, its latest decorative concrete engraving process. The core of the Blast Force System is Blastin’ Betty, a specialized blasting machine that features wide rollers for maneuvering over a wide variety of surfaces.
For nearly 20 years, American Polymer has been making a name for itself in the graffiti abatement industry. Its new countertop sealant, Amperseal, is putting those years of experience at the service of decorative concrete professionals.
Amano Pioneer Eclipse has introduced PowerGloss polishing pads as part of its concrete floor maintenance system. Though PowerGloss pads resemble common cleaning or stripping pads, their innovative design includes strategically placed diamondimpregnated pucks that effectively polish concrete floor surfaces.
L.M. Scofield Co. has added Solachrome High-SRI Topping to its line of Solachrome High-SRI Concrete Coloring Systems. The topping is designed to provide a heat-reflective surface to exterior concrete.
The Montego is a three-story condominium building in Oceanside, Calif., that offers roof access for its residents to relax or entertain. The building is a couple of blocks from Oceanside Pier, so the rooftop overlooks the beach. Sounds idyllic, right?
Concrete Coatings Inc. has created a solvent-based powder dye that can be used on interior applications. QuickDye was developed for use as a touch-up product for Vivid Acid Stain, also from Concrete Coatings, or as a stand-alone product.
Richard Mandich, former UV products account manager for Jelight, has accepted the position of mobile UV curing specialist at HID Ultraviolet LLC.
