Today’s floor care professionals are demanding more features and benefits in their choice of propane burnisher. They want performance and safety while reducing overall maintenance costs and downtime as well as extending the life of their propane buffer. Concrete polishing professionals are now using propane burnishers in their polished concrete […]

American Technical Publishers has released the second edition of “Concrete Principles.” The textbook features step-by-step placement, consolidation and finishing procedures for flatwork and structures, as well as formwork and reinforcement requirements. This edition includes updated coverage in the areas of concrete exposure safety, pervious concrete, precast and tilt-up construction, slip […]

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has announced the recipients of the 22nd Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. This year, the panel of judges recognized a total of 26 award recipients and selected 11 overall Excellence in Achievement winners. Four Excellence in Achievement winners contained decorative elements: Korean War Veterans Memorial. Submitted by […]

GranQuartz and Pearl Abrasive Co. recently moved their joint Los Angeles store to a larger location. The two entities will share building space that is located only a quarter mile from their previous store. GranQuartz also recently moved its Anaheim store to a larger location. www.pearlabrasive.com www.grandquartz.com

Ardex Americas recently launched Ardex FL Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout and Ardex FG-C Microtec Unsanded Floor and Wall Grout. “Ardex FG-C and Ardex FL are innovative grouts that have a revolutionary consistency that makes installation faster and easier,” said Harrison Gardner, Ardex Americas Tile and Stone Installation business manager. […]

Thanks to a model update, concrete suppliers and others who are looking for single point batch control will have increased control over their exacting batch needs. Badger Meter recently replaced its Batch Controller Model CB-20 with its Model CB-30, which includes new features that boost accuracy and durability. The CB-30 […]

A.W.T. World Trade Inc.’s versatile Tornado mixer and blender not only mixes paint to perfection, but also high-viscosity mortars and concrete. A.W.T.‘s heavy-duty 22OV Tornado has a higher torque-rate and with its larger motor and greater drive capacity, it is perfect for all of your concrete and mortar mixing needs. […]

Today ZipWall introduced its new ZipRail Dual Seal accessory to create a dust-tight seal along the floor and ceiling without tape. Based on ZipWall’s patented spring-loaded telescopic pole and Foam Rail crossbar, it resembles an I-beam when assembled. Setup requires only a few seconds. The ZipRail Dual Seal is placed […]

Powerblanket’s Extra-Hot (EH) heating blankets provide added levels of heat for rapid thawing capability and superior equipment and machinery protection for construction contractors, masons, utility companies, and many others. Featuring patented GreenHeat Technology, the EH blankets create a barrier of insulated heat for effective temperature control and freeze prevention. GreenHeat […]

U.S. Concrete Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ingram Concrete LLC, has completed the acquisition of certain assets of the ready-mix operations of Colorado River Concrete L.P., Cindy & Robin Concrete L.P. and E&R Artecona Family Limited Partnership (collectively “CRC”). The acquisition includes ready-mix concrete plants located in […]