Professional Trade Publications Inc. is seeking presentation proposals for the 2013 Concrete Decor Show, to be held March 11-15, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. Presentations are sought for both basic and advanced courses, including educational seminars, hands-on workshops and panel discussions. Courses may cover, but are not limited to, topics under […]
Decorative Concrete Press Releases
All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.
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Engrave-A-Crete offers solar lighting
Solar Lightpod Systems, Engrave-ACrete’s latest offering, are solar-powered and completely wireless. The Lightpods can be installed into existing concrete, pavers, decks, asphalt and nearly any other surface, vertical or horizontal. Available in 2-inch and 2 1/2-inch models, five colors and various modes, Solar Lightpods are attached using a specialty core […]
R.A.T. announces winners of first design competition
R.A.T. International, a trade group catering to rock carvers, artists and theme builders, has named the winners of the first annual R.A.T. International Design Competition. Best Overall Concept: Troy Lemon, Cornerstone Decorative Concrete, Fennville, Mich. Best 3D Sculpture: Kym and Stan Festa, I Dig Ponds, Englewood, Fla. Best Use of […]
NewLook introduces concrete dissolver
NewLook International Inc. has unveiled an advanced liquid formula that dissolves and physically breaks down concrete. Mean Klean will safely clean, dissolve and remove concrete, cured cement, mortar, grout and stucco. It can also be used to clean tools. Mean Klean has been formulated to break down concrete by attacking […]
A new crack repair system
Adhesive Technology Corp.’s new Crack Kit has everything you need to perform crack injection and concrete repair. The new, patented T-Port system reduces leaks, provides better penetration of resin into the crack and eliminates underfilling. The T-Ports contain tubes that expand to hold resin, which is then injected into the […]
Lumi Lumi products glow in the dark
Tom Ralston Concrete’s Lumi Lumi products will soon be available to the public. Lumi Lumi is a series of handcrafted glowing concrete products. Ten minutes of either direct or indirect sunlight will provide 10 hours of glow. They are used in gardens as ornamental art, on pathways as guides, and […]
Concrete Decor, AIBD team up for awards program
Concrete Decor magazine and the American Institute of Building Design have teamed up to develop a new awards program, the ARDA Concrete Decor Design Competition. The design competition has been developed to recognize and encourage excellence in designing and building with architectural and decorative concrete and related materials. Categories include […]
Bosch adds diamond cup wheels
Bosch has introduced 4-inch, 4 1/2-inch, 5-inch and 7-inch diamond cup wheels. These new cups feature increased height that aids dust collection by helping them fit flush to the bottom of a hood. The new Bosch diamond cup wheels are offered in two styles: A double-row design for faster, more […]
Introducing the Allen Power Buggy
Allen Engineering Co. has rebranded Miller Power Buggies as Allen Power Buggies. The Buggy name and color has changed, but the quality and features remain the same. After the acquisition of the Miller Power Buggy line in 2010, AEC began manufacturing the buggies in their Paragould, Ark., factory.
Light tower from Magnalight.com
Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com announced the release of the WAL-TP-2X6670 tripod-mounted light tower with HID fixtures. It provides high-power illumination in a versatile tripod-mounted package that works with a wide variety of power sources. It produces 12,600 lumens of light.