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Blastrac Global’s largest shot-blasting system, the Blastrac 2-4800 DH, played an integral role in resurfacing the Bernard F. Dickman Bridge, more commonly known as the Poplar Street Bridge. The bridge crosses the Mississippi River, linking St. Louis, Mo., with East St. Louis, Ill. The job called for the removal of […]
MAPEI is helping the San Antonio River Foundation install a WPA-era ceramic tile mural along the city’s planned River Walk expansion. The manufacturer will supply all surface preparation and tile installation products to set the mural. The company will also provide a technical consultant to advise installers. The 120-tile mural, […]
The new $59 million Library and Learning Center at the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., will be state of the art, so naturally, its construction involves decorative concrete. The library expansion will utilize intricate fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) formwork to create unique exterior features such as archways […]
If you found a new laptop computer under your Christmas tree this year then you owe yourself the special pleasure of ordering a subscription to Concrete Decor’s new “Virtual” magazine. In fact, lets do it right now! Log onto www.concrete decor.net. Once there, just follow the instructions and in a […]
Prosocos new premium Consolideck LS (lithium silicate) and Consolideck LS Guard liquid floor hardeners seal, harden and densify concrete by penetrating and reacting to create tough, insoluble calcium silicate hydrate within the concrete pores. In addition, LS Guards polymeric component further protects concrete with a rich, glossy finish that makes […]
Hitachi Power Tools has launched three new products. The G12SA3 grinder, a new addition to the 4-1/2-inch disc grinder series, offers increased power input and max output, increased overload durability and improved wear-resistance of the armature coil. It also features an improved cooling mechanism and improved dust protection for the […]
The C. H. Hanson Company has introduced the new Pro150Turbo, its highest quality chalk reel ever. This chalk reel is virtually indestructible, has a fastretrieve reel and 150 feet of line for even the largest projects. The new Pro- 150Turbo is made of high-strength plastic and features a soft-grip handle […]
The ergonomically designed Hilti TE 7-C Rotary Hammer Drill is designed for long periods of drilling in concrete, stone and masonry, and light chiseling on concrete and masonry. With the lowest vibration in its class, the TE 7-C is equipped with a slip clutch that stays more consistent throughout the […]
General Equipment Co.s SG12/E single-head surface grinder is designed for smaller-scale surface preparation projects. Powered by a totally enclosed, fancooled, 1.5-horsepower electric motor, the SG12 features a single rotating disc with a 12-inch wide working width. Offering top disc rotation speed of 250 rpm, applications for the SG12 include grinding […]
With initial experience as a concrete contractor, ironworker and plasterer, an artistic streak found ready expression using skills that were learned in the trades.
