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Clemons Concrete Coatings has announced a new product, Supreme Shield SB, a penetrating solvent-based sealer designed for all types of concrete, especially decorative and concrete pavers. Application of this product enhances color without adding the gloss and plastic look associated with traditional film forming sealers. Once treated, the surface repeals […]
Atlas Copco’s new BG245 and BG375 walk-behind trowels excel at finishing concrete in limited-access worksites, and close to walls due to their compact bodies and light weight. The upgraded trowels feature an adjustable clutch to enhance versatility; a maintenance stand to make servicing easy; and a centrifugal clutch for safe operations.
Global polymer flooring manufacturer Flowcrete Group Ltd. has secured Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) International Certification for its Flowfresh range of antimicrobial protected cementitious urethane floors. This certification means that food and beverage producers operating an HACCP-based food safety program can specify flooring materials that meet the relevant regulatory authority’s standards for safe procurement, production and processing as well as the requirements of the world’s leading quality and food safety standards.
A soon-to-be released laboratory study, utilizing six different manufacturer’s relative humidity testing equipment and overseen by an ASTM task group, offers two breakthrough findings that will prove immensely useful and profitable for anyone who utilizes the Rapid RH testing method for their projects.
The American Concrete Institute announced that they are mourning the passing of Daniel W. Falconer, ACI Managing Director of Engineering who passed away peacefully on July 29, 2015, at age 59, in his Hartland, Michigan, home surrounded by his family, after a 16-month battle with colon cancer.
ToolCrete has announced its new GFRC (3-jet downward) Sprayer for concrete countertop and mold applications. This tool will apply high-fibered GFRC and aggregate-filled mixes fast and evenly. The hopper holds approximately a gallon at a time and with the proper compressor users can fill a countertop or concrete mold with more than 10 pounds of GFRC in less than 60 seconds.
Mattingly Concrete in Indianapolis, Indiana, has announced the recipient of its inaugural Mattingly Concrete Inc. "Blue Collar Scholar" Book Scholarship. College student and athlete Casey Virgin met and surpassed the requirements for this honor.
Atlas Copco launched new versions of its Cobra PROe and Cobra TTe gas-powered hand-held breakers. The breakers are available with two tool shank sizes, which allow rental centers to achieve high utilization rates and ROI by offering customers versatile equipment.
In a recent signing ceremony, Bureau Veritas and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the certification body for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building program, finalized the terms of their exclusive global agreement to facilitate LEED certification internationally.
EarthCam launched Site Map Cam – a free app that helps users document site conditions and track progress from the palm of their hand.
