The ACI Foundation, a wholly owned, nonprofit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute, has announced the opening of its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2010-2011 academic year. The ACI Foundation is offering eight fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students and five scholarships for graduate students studying concrete. Funds […]

The American Concrete Institute is currently seeking presentations for sessions taking place during the ACI Spring 2010 Convention in Chicago on March 21-25, 2010. ACI Committee 118, Use of Computers, seeks presentations for its technical session, “Building Information Modeling in the Concrete Industry.” Participants are invited to submit abstracts on […]

Werk Industries, manufacturer of the WerkMaster Ultra Floor Systems line of hard-surface grinders and polishers, has formed a joint venture with Onyx Environmental Solutions to develop and market “WerkMaster powered by Onyx” solutions that will be powered by Onyx’s proprietary propane engine systems. Equipment and solutions will be available in […]

Jenny Products Inc. has introduced two compressor/ generator combination models. The K11HGA-17P-3000W features Jenny’s renowned “K” pump, a heavy-duty, single-stage cast-iron compressor pump. The unit is powered by an 11-horsepower Honda GX series OHV engine with electric start and produces 8.9 cfm at 100 psi or 8.6 cfm at 125 […]

The new Hyde Pivot Nozzle Wand is matched to medium-duty (up to 4,000 psi) pressure-washer guns used by commercial painters and homeowners. The head of the wand pivots 90 degrees, so there is no need to stoop, bend or kneel to get to hard-to-reach places. It has a robust design […]

ProSpec has introduced Expansion Stabilization Technology for its line of Level Set underlayments and wear toppings, providing added protection against shrinkage and cracking. EST is an additive designed to reduce the potential for cracking and shrinkage through controlling precure chemical and physical reactions during underlayments’ plastic stage, when up to […]

Allen Engineering Corp. has developed two new riding trowels, redesigned another, and launched the Power Screed Pro. The MSP 415 riding trowel and HDX 740 hydraulic-powered riding trowel are the two new power trowels. The MSP 415 features a 35-horsepower air-cooled Vanguard gasoline engine, two 46-inch, five-bladed nonoverlapping rotors, and […]

Tibroc-Radio Controlled Concrete Finishers has released its RPT-55 Radio Controlled Power Trowel. The machine features a 5.5- horsepower Honda GX 160 engine, five trowels per spider, trowel speed of 50 rpm to 150 rpm (controlled from the transmitter), trowel pitch of up to 35 degrees (controlled from the transmitter), and […]

Epmar Corp. is pleased to announce the rebirth of the solvent-based Kemiko Stone Tone Wax. The solvent-based wax is specially formulated to produce a low-sheen finish with high protection and durability. It is designed for interior use over Kemiko Stone Tone Stain, pigmented colored concrete, tile, brick, or any masonry […]