The new Magnalight battery-powered light tower from Larson Electronics LLC can be extended to 8 feet in height and recharged from 115VAC or 12VDC power sources. Resistant to water and dust intrusion, the LED10W-LT portable light tower contains a 10-watt LED light head producing 800 lumens. This unit can illuminate […]
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 pads from Applied Diamond Tool
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 […]
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.
Mixers, wire brushes from Hyde Tools
Hyde Tools’ new wire brushes have extended handles and rubberized grips that make stripping and scrubbing more effective and less tiring. The line includes 11 carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and nylon brushes in a wide range of sizes and shapes, from minibrushes for tight areas to large-profile brushes with […]
Bosch band saw a cordless, agile tool
The new BSH180 band saw from Bosch is powered by an 18-volt fat or slim battery pack. At 7.7 pounds, including the battery, this lightweight band saw is extremely portable, making it an ideal tool for use in overhead applications. The band saw is designed with the battery pack above […]