Hilti has released the Hilti TE 1500-AVR Breaker, which combines tremendous impact energy with the lowest vibration in its class for exceptional demolition productivity.

The American Society of Concrete Contractors has published Position Statement No. 31, “Acceptable Use of Calcium Chloride in Concrete.”

The American Concrete Institute has released the 2010 edition of the Manual of Concrete Practice.

Applied Diamond Tools has introduced the 5-inch five step Con-Shine Dry Diamond Polishing Pads.

Dynamic Systems Inc. has announced the release of CheckMate Contractors’ Suite, a low cost software suite for contractors.

Surface519, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance sealers and specialty coatings for decorative concrete and concrete countertops, has moved to a new 30,000-square-foot operations and training facility located in Des Moines, Iowa.

The American Concrete Institute introduced its new president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Blastrac, NA, has formed Diamatic Management Services (DMS). This new arm will coordinate and handle management, specification writing and training for large surface preparation and polishing projects.

The event was hosted by Poulsbo, Wash., construction accessory supplier Hardware Wholesale at the Silver Spur Riding Club. The show involved 13 artisans, more than $15,000 in donated materials, 450 man-hours put into the actual concrete work, $6,200 in prizes and close to 300 visitors.