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Easy Shine from Kemiko Concrete Products Inc. is a new water-based acrylic polymer floor finish. The polish gives a high-gloss finish without buffing. It is easy to apply, easy to clean, and offers high durability against water and scuffing. It may be mopped or sprayed onto sealed decorative floor projects […]
The SuperColossos Planetary machine uses Werkmaster’s Octi-Disc technology to grind, edge, polish and buff concrete surfaces to within 1/8 inch of a wall. With eight heads spinning at up to 4,000 rpm, the SuperColossos provides fast, powerful grinding in a maneuverable machine. The SuperColossos, along with the rest of the […]
Superabrasive Inc. has released the Lavina 32 20-horsepower Surface Preparation System. Like other Lavina machines, Lavina 32 is a planetary movement machine manufactured for both dry and wet applications. It has a working width of 32 inches and uses 20 horsepower to turn out 300 rpm to 1,100 rpm. ? […]
Clark Branum has accepted a position with L. M. Scofield Co. as Western Division Manager — Training and Technical Support. Branum has more than 26 years’ experience in the concrete industry. He spent the last five years as the director of technical services for Brickform, where he was responsible for […]
MK Diamond grinders are designed for concrete work, including smoothing rough areas and surface irregularities, feathering patches and cleaning industrial floors. MK Diamond manufactures a single-disc grinder, the MK-SDG, and a dual-disc grinder, the MK-DDG. The MK-SDG features a front-tapered nose to provide enhanced visibility, and the removable handles and […]
ProBuild Holdings Inc., a leading professional building materials supplier, appointed Paul J. Dodge to the newly created position of senior vice president of supply chain. Dodge will report to Bill Myrick, president of strategic initiatives for ProBuild. Dodge joins ProBuild from Centex Homes, where he served for nine years, most […]
It occurred to the owner of Arcus that there must be an easier way to make contoured cuts than with a router. A few hours later, she was rolling a rimless, contoured salad plate on its edge, watching as it traced a perfectly smooth, contoured path. Thus, the Arcus Contoured Blade was born.
Decorative concrete contractor Tom Ralston has probably never met you, but even so, he suspects you’re waiting too long before cutting your control joints. “Saw-cutting concrete is usually done long after the concrete has been poured or has set up,” he says. “It’s kind of like locking the gate after the horse has left.”
Cheng Concrete announced the winners of its fourth annual Members’ Circle of Distinction Design Challenge at the 2008 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas last January. More than 100 entries were received for the contest from 25 states as well as Canada, Mexico, and England.
Levetec’s Extrema Edging machine uses a 220-volt, 2-horsepower mono-phase motor to power an edger suitable for professional applications. Two counter-rotating grinding elements operate at 1,200-2,300 rpm, while a 360-degree steering handle allows the operator to grind edges right up to the wall. The incorporated vacuum port allows for virtually dust-free […]
