Proline Concrete Tools has hired Jim Lidowski as its new Northeast sales representative. Lidowski has owned a decorative concrete contracting company in Maryland and Delaware, and he has more than a decade of experience in sales, training and technical service positions. www.proline.com

Blastcrete Equipment Co. has appointed Maury Bagwell as general manager. In his new position, Bagwell’s primary responsibilities are product development and engineering, management of employees and quality control. (800) 235-4867 www.blastcrete.com

Michelman continues to expand its Chemical Specialties team with the addition of three professionals who boast extensive experience in key markets. The Chemical Specialties group at Michelman develops water-based surface modifiers, additives and polymers for numerous industries, including wood and floor care, industrial coatings, inks, paints, and construction products. Dave […]

A proposed new ASTM standard will provide proper direction and ensure adequate documentation to aid in the interpretation, understanding and reduction of variance in test results for fiber-reinforced concrete. ASTM WK35250, Practice for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Making and Curing Test Specimens in the Laboratory and Field, is now being developed […]

The Lavina system from Superabrasive, including machines and tooling, is now available through Niagara Machine Inc. The distributor has locations in Erie, Pa., Charlotte, N.C., and West Berlin, N.J. (800) 622-2048 www.niagaramachine.com

Super Tex Wet & Ready Dry Mix, from Super Stone Inc., is a high-performance uniform blend of portland cement, dry polymer technology, sand and other aggregates. And the overlay just got even stronger and simpler to use. Reformulated for ease of application, Super Tex Wet & Ready has been modified […]

Wagner Meters has introduced the new pen-style TH-200 Thermo-Hygrometer. This compact digital device is an ideal and convenient tool for flooring installers, woodworkers and inspectors when critical temperature, relative humidity and dew point information must be known. The pen- style design makes for easy carrying, and the three-button controls are […]

CertainTeed’s new CertaForm flexible flatwork form helps contractors tackle curved designs for projects such as patios, driveways and decks. CertaForm is made of cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that does not absorb moisture, is chemical-resistant, cleans quickly and does not warp or crack. The form’s durability allows it to be reused, […]

L. M. Scofield Co. has added a new color, Soft Gray, to its color options for its Formula One Liquid Dyes. The addition brings the total colors of dye available to 22.

Nubiola has developed a new Ultramarine Blue for cementitious formulations. The new blue is available in two pigments that make up the Nubicem B series. Nubicem B-101 is an Ultramarine Blue recommended for indoor use, as well as outdoors where water contact is not extreme. Nubicem B-201 is Ultramarine Blue […]