For nearly 20 years, American Polymer has been making a name for itself in the graffiti abatement industry. Its new countertop sealant, Amperseal, is putting those years of experience at the service of decorative concrete professionals.

Amano Pioneer Eclipse has introduced PowerGloss polishing pads as part of its concrete floor maintenance system. Though PowerGloss pads resemble common cleaning or stripping pads, their innovative design includes strategically placed diamondimpregnated pucks that effectively polish concrete floor surfaces.

L.M. Scofield Co. has added Solachrome High-SRI Topping to its line of Solachrome High-SRI Concrete Coloring Systems. The topping is designed to provide a heat-reflective surface to exterior concrete.

Concrete Coatings Inc. has created a solvent-based powder dye that can be used on interior applications. QuickDye was developed for use as a touch-up product for Vivid Acid Stain, also from Concrete Coatings, or as a stand-alone product.

Richard Mandich, former UV products account manager for Jelight, has accepted the position of mobile UV curing specialist at HID Ultraviolet LLC.

Mapei has appointed Real Bourdage to the position of strategic marketing director for Mapei Americas.

L.M. Scofield Co. has promoted Mike DeCandia to vice president, sales and marketing. DeCandia assumes responsibility for all sales and training in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

Arizona Polymer Floors has hired Daniel Tikusis as technical director, and it has promoted Carlos Santana to outside sales representative for Arizona, California and Nevada.

Riviera Brush Co., manufacturers of Orange-Crete Brush Applicators, and Zephyr Services Ltd. Group of Companies, headquartered in Belize, have established a strategic alliance which will launch the Orange-Crete Line into the Central American, Latin American and Caribbean markets.

GG Innovative Products has announced the winners of its photography contest, which evaluated photos of jobs completed with GG’s Beer Concrete Stain.