Applied Diamond Tools is now offering 3-inch triangle diamond polishing pads in a convenient seven-piece set. The set includes 60-, 120-, 220- and 400- grit electroplated diamond polishing pads and 800-, 1,800- and 3,500-grit resinbond diamond polishing pads. Each color-coded pad is Velcro-backed and can be used dry or wet […]
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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Power Pole Finisher lets you start troweling earlier
Frank Wall Enterprises has introduced the Power Pole Finisher, a concrete trowel that eliminates the need to wipe out footprints and kneeboard marks in concrete. This gas-powered tool is controlled from the side of the concrete using snap-together poles, allowing up to a 30- foot reach over the concrete. It […]
Stone patents trowel blade adjuster in Canada
Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has received a patent from the Canadian Patent Authority for its innovative ProPitch blade adjustment mechanism for the 36-inch, 46-inch and 48- inch Smooth Operator Power Trowels. The heavy-duty ProPitch option is designed to provide nearly infinite yet quick and easy blade settings. The operator can […]
New coating system from Rhino
Rhino Industrial, a division of Rhino Linings Corp., has introduced a new hybrid, aliphatic polyurea coating solution featuring rapid cure capability. With the release of FastFloor, industrial contractors, engineers and applicators now have a flooring system with superior resistance to chemical, abrasion, impact and frequent foot traffic. FastFloor is color-stable, […]
New admixtures from Fishstone
Fishstone has introduced new admixtures to its consumable product line for decorative concrete. Forton VF-774 is an acrylic thermoplastic co-polymer emulsion that is a water-based, nonhazardous material with polymer solids content of 51 percent. Its UV stability ensures architectural finishes maintain their colors. Crete Lease 20VOC is a waterbased concrete […]
Cheng debuts new type of fiber-reinforced concrete
Cheng Concrete has introduced a groundbreaking suite of NeoMix D-FRC Products that yield ultra-thin, highstrength decorative precast concrete with precision results. D-FRC (decorative fiber-reinforced concrete) is user-friendly, reduces production time and is virtually error-proof. With D-FRC Advanced Technology, the only ingredients are bag, bottle, water and mix. There is much […]
New hires at Stone
Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has named Michael Worrall district manager for western Canada. His responsibilities will focus on developing the territory and serving equipment dealers and rental houses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. He also will work closely with AE Sales, Stone’s manufacturer’s rep organization in […]
Hyde names new president, COO
Robert Scoble has been named president and chief operating officer of Hyde Tools Inc. Scoble succeeds Richard M. Clemence, who has stepped forward to lead the Hyde Group as chief executive officer. After more than 20 years of leadership in other privately held companies, Scoble joined the Hyde Group family […]
W.R. Meadows and Gemite Products announce partnership
W.R. Meadows Inc. has partnered with Gemite Products Inc., a global provider of construction chemicals. W.R. Meadows is now the exclusive United States distributor for Gemite’s unique waterproofing products. The initial product offerings in the U.S. are Adicon CW Plus, an integral waterproofing admixture; Cem- Kote CW Plus, a crystalline […]
Concrete Industry Management students at Alcatraz
This summer, the Concrete Industry Management program of the College of Engineering at California State University, Chico partnered with Golden Gate National Recreation Area to create the first CSU, Chico CIM Summer Field School on Alcatraz Island. Five select students from the CIM program began work on the project June […]