Hilti’s new PR 26 Rotating Laser, featuring a green laser, greatly improves visibility in indoor applications compared to standard red lasers, and it outperforms other green beam lasers.

The Concrete Countertop Institute has added a new benefit for alumni — a Student Spotlight section on the CCI Web site that highlights the work of successful students.

Fritz-Pak Corp. has released a new publication that is designed to teach contractors how to reduce waste and operating costs.

Aztec Products Inc. has introduced the DiamondShine concrete floor polishing machine to its line of floor buffing and stripping machines.

During the debut launch of the Edger at World of Concrete 2009, Concrete Polishing Solutions customers were reportedly overwhelmed by the multiple capabilities the machine displayed.

Lythic Densifier from Lythic Solutions Inc., made with colloidal silica, speeds up the process of concrete densifying and is touted as being more ecofriendly than conventional densifiers.

Quick passage of an economic stimulus package followed by the almost immediate start of “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects in 2009 could increase cement consumption for next year, according to a recent report by the Portland Cement Association. Without a stimulus package, 2009 cement consumption was projected to decrease 15.1 percent compared […]

The International Concrete Repair Institute, a nonprofit association dedicated to the repair, restoration and protection of concrete and other structures, passed the milestone of 2,000 members in February 2009. ICRI has seen a steady growth in new memberships as well as an increase in membership renewals during the past six […]

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has released a new instructional DVD and video titled “Flat Sawing and Blade Safety.” The video helps provide operators with the skills and knowledge required for safe and effective flat sawing, along with addressing important issues such as proper blade-tightening techniques. Safe working practices […]