Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division has signed an agreement to acquire Pullman Ermator AB, a market leader in dust and slurry management systems. The acquisition is expected to be finalized mid-January 2017.

A strengthened economy, growth in employment and lower gas prices at the pump, generating increased disposable income, all spell favorable news for consumers as well as the equipment rental industry in the United States.

Cemen Tech, the leader in the volumetric mixing industry announced that they have recently signed BTE Body as the exclusive dealer for Cemen Tech volumetric mixers in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

At World of Concrete 2015, Wacker Neuson announced its newly upgraded 10-foot hydraulic ride-on trowel. This latest addition to their expanding ride-on trowel line features a more powerful Tier 4 final engine and heavy-duty hydraulic cooling system.

Tesselle has announced Silacrete tiles, made from 50 percent recycled glass, and 50 percent concrete. These new tiles are available in a variety of finishes, including printed designs, photorealistic, murals, custom designs and solid colors.

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 1-7, 2015. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry.

Western Construction Group announced that it has achieved a pair of world-class safety ratings that are the best in the company’s 100-year history. In January, Western received an OSHA Total Recordable Rate of 2.73 — well below the nation’s masonry/concrete restoration industry average of 4.2. Three months prior, Western was awarded an industry-leading .55 Experience Modification Rating (EMR).

Several long-time industry veterans in both the flooring industry and the polished concrete industry have launched the Decorative Surface Solution Group with the intent to connect the industry’s best suppliers with the premier contractors across several channels.

Easycove announced that Niyaz Abdullahkutty has joined the company to further promote their coving products worldwide. Niyaz comes with a wealth of experience in business development.

Atlas Copco exhibited the XAS 185 Feb. 23-26, 2015, during The Rental Show in New Orleans. The XAS 185 features a fully automatic regulator that constantly varies the engine speed according to air demand, which minimizes fuel consumption. The 20-gallon fuel tank allows contractors to use the portable compressor for a full eight-hour shift without needing to refuel. They also can access all the controls quickly and easily from a single panel for smooth, hassle-free operation.