Applied Diamond Tools has introduced 4-inch Metal Bond Flexible Diamond Polishing/Grinding Pads. These metal-bond flexible diamond grinding pads are designed for heavy to medium grinding of concrete, granite and other stones. They uniquely combine the aggressive, long-lasting features of cup wheels with the flexibility of diamond pads. These aggressive, purely […]
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.
Concrete Decor is the industry’s go-to source, so be sure to look here for all the breaking news and trends in the decorative concrete industry.
New shotcrete educational tool
The American Shotcrete Association has released Shotcrete Specifiers Education Tool, Version 2, which is designed to provide specifiers with a better understanding of the shotcrete process. Topics addressed include definitions, processes, uses, the history of shotcrete, and important components of a shotcrete specification. Materials include video, PowerPoint presentations and ASA’s […]
High-powered, glare-free lighting
Multiquip’s latest light tower, the GB2000 (GloBug Diffuser), enables Multiquip towable light tower users to meet requirements for glare-free lighting. The GB2000 connects to the light tower’s electrical system and attaches to the mast T-bar in place of original light fixtures. The assembly uses a quiet running industrial fan to […]
New Scofield Formula One Guard-W
New from L. M. Scofield Co., Scofield Formula One Guard-W is a water-based finish used in conjunction with a high-speed burnisher to enhance the gloss of ground and polished concrete surfaces. It was developed to provide a fast turnaround time, a measure of protection against water intrusion, excellent image clarity […]
Standard proposed for lightweight aggregates and internal curing
ASTM International C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates is developing standard ASTM WK34078, Specification for Lightweight Aggregate for Internal Curing of Concrete. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C09.21 on Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete. www.astm.org
Wife of Crown Polymers Executive Passes Away
Pattie Dimmick, wife of Floyd Dimmick Sr., technical director at Crown Polymers, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
Crack repair product from Adhesives Technology
Adhesives Technology Corp.’s new Crackbond CSR is a two-part, 100 percent solids, fast-setting urethane used to repair cracks or spalls in concrete.
A Hilti floor cart for gas saws
Hilti’s new heavy-duty DSH-FSC Gas Saw Floor Cart is designed for small cutting jobs requiring the flexibility of a hand-held gas saw and the precision cut and performance of a larger dedicated floor saw. The saw cart can be used with Hilti’s DSH 700 and DSH 900 Gas Saws. This […]
Metabo releases metal grinder
Metabo Corp. has introduced the W680 4 1/2-inch angle grinder. This new angle grinder is ideal for cutting, grinding and deburring metal. Featuring a robust 6.2-amp motor with 680 watts of power, 14 inch-pounds of torque and a no-load speed of 11,000 rpm, the W680 has a classic Metabo design […]
New drills from Bosch
Bosch Power Tools & Accessories has unveiled two Brute Tough Drills for heavy-duty applications and two Compact Tough Drills for medium-duty applications. The Gen 2 drills are the first to debut Bosch’s new Lithium-Ion High Capacity batteries, promising up to 50 percent longer run time and the best cold weather […]