Hitachi Power Tools has announced the launch of its new line of 18-volt brushless-motor lithium ion cordless products. Hitachi’s DS18DBL 18V Lithium Ion Brushless Driver Drill is the first in the series.

Equipment Development Co. has launched a mobile version of its website. Using smartphones, customers in the field can conduct business with EDCO without downloading an app. Through the site, customers can view training videos, contact customer service, request quotes, discover which EDCO product fits their application, and conduct other business.

Teresa Burton has joined the American Society of Concrete Contractors as director of member services. She was previously membership director for the Chesterfield, Mo., Chamber of Commerce. ? (866) 788-2722 www.ascconline.org

New from Boscaro and Eagle West Cranes & Equipment is a multifunction five-in-one concrete bucket.

Following the retirement of Universal Templates LLC owner Jerry Atwater, the stencil manufacturing company has been sold to Wendy and Frank Bauerschmidt of Milford, N.H. The company has relocated to Nashua, N.H. The Bauerschmidts plan to add new products to the Universal catalog. www.universaltemplates.com

The American Shotcrete Association has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards. Decorative concrete-related award categories and recipients include: Outstanding Architecture Project: Soleri Bridge & Plaza, Scottsdale, Ariz., shotcrete contractor: Fisher Shotcrete Inc. Outstanding International Project: Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort Retaining Wall and Artificial […]

The American Shotcrete Association has announced the election of Joe Hutter, King Packaged Materials Co., as president. Hutter is the vice president of sales at King Packaged Material Co. in Burlington, Ontario. Hutter is also the chair of ASA’s Marketing Committee. The ASA membership has also elected a new group […]

The American Concrete Institute introduced its 2012-2013 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2012 Convention in Dallas, Texas. James K. Wight, the Frank E. Richart Jr. Collegiate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was elected to serve as president of […]

The American Concrete Institute has released the 2012 edition of one of its best-selling publications, the Manual of Concrete Practice. Containing more than 220 documents, the MCP is the most comprehensive and largest single source of concrete practice information available in one set of books. It contains all the ACI […]