The friction created between the surface and diamond tool when grinding concrete, stone and terrazzo floors leads to heat generation which affects quality and performance. If temperatures are too high, there is a risk of so-called glazing and a reduction in tool performance, resulting in loss of efficiency and higher costs.

Wagman Metal Products announces the innovative Wagman GHP System, which attaches to a power trowel. The system’s patented power trowel concrete processing attachments and abrasives have patented bearing mounts, a special pad driver and multiple grit pads. With this new system, a power trowel can be effectively utilized for grinding, […]

Atlas Copco featured the QAS 45 portable generator during The Rental Show in New Orleans from Feb. 22-25. The unit features an Isuzu 4LE2X engine and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) to achieve Tier 4 Final emission levels. The QAS 45 is rated for 45 kVA of prime power for applications such as construction, oil and gas, rental and large events.

Hardscape Systems LLC has introduced a patent-pending modular system of EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam pieces that are used to quickly and easily create decorative landscaping seat wall structures that can be configured in a variety of ways.

The 2015 World of Asphalt and the co-located AGG1 (Aggregates Academy & Expo) kicked off Tuesday, March 17, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland, and had broken all previous attendance records by mid-day. The event also set records for number of exhibitors and exhibit space, and number of education tickets purchased.

Atlas Copco launched an employee-led sustainability program called Blue is the New Green to reduce its resource consumption on a global scale. The new program encourages employees to minimize their environmental impact by making small changes to consume fewer resources, including electricity, materials and water.

Jon-Don, a leading distributor of products, equipment, and training for independent contractors and in-house service providers across multiple industries, announced the addition of Rubbermaid commercial cleaning products to its growing line of janitorial supplies and equipment.

On Sunday, April 12, 2015, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recognized more than 100 professionals, groups and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Awards were presented during The Concrete Convention and Exposition Opening Session and Awards Program, in Kansas City, Missouri.

On April 28, 2015, Michelman India will celebrate the grand opening of its new Business and Technology Centre in Mumbai, India. As a result of its recent acquisition of long-time sales and service partner, Supack International P/L, Michelman India now offers a business center, laboratory and an experienced team of sales, technical service and business operations personnel.

A high-energy and insightful keynote presentation by a 7-foot-4 former NBA All-Star and an increase in attendance are just two reasons why the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association’s (CSDA) 43rd Annual Convention & Tech Fair was a huge success.