FMI’s third edition of “Strategic Planning for Contractors: The Guide to Superior Management Performance” is now available. Written by Hank Harris, president and managing director of FMI, the book offers advice and tips on applying strategy and strategic thinking to the management of a construction organization. Covering a variety of […]

Schiffer Publishing Ltd. has released several new books pertaining to decorative concrete. The books were authored by decorative concrete experts whose names and work will be familiar to many Concrete Decor readers. New titles include “Casting Concrete Countertops” by Tina Skinner and Doug Bannister, “The Complete Guide to Stained Concrete” […]

LunaCrete has introduced four instructional decorative concrete DVDs with two soundtracks, English and Spanish. The titles are “Stamped Fresh Concrete,” “Stamped Concrete Overlay,” “Acid Stain Concrete” and “Spray Coat For Concrete.” Each DVD shows five or six projects and stays focused on universal use by not featuring specific brands. LunaCrete […]

VIC International is trying to attract polishers with new machines and pads, plus a new polishing system. The VIC 24-inch prep and polishing grinder offers what might be the most down-head pressure available in the midrange category. It combines strategic head plate and tool placements with precise shroud design for […]

The Optima, the first in a planned series of quiet, high-performance industrial vacuums, has been introduced by VIC International. Besides its 11.5-horsepower, threephase motor, the Optima includes a unique filter system consisting of numerous dust socks. If punctured, you can quickly and easily change these dust socks if they. With […]

Vytek has begun offering Color Laser Engraving, a patent-pending process that uses a Vytek laser system to permanently bond special laser inks in full or partial color. Materials that can be color-engraved include ceramics, porcelain, marble, granite, travertines, glass and engineered stone. Color Laser Engraving can be used in indoor […]

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 […]