This year, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems launches three new product lines: Liquid Dazzle, Acetone Dyes and Pool Chip. Westcoat Liquid Dazzle is a 100- percent solids epoxy floor-coating system. Engineered with proprietary metallic additives that flow uniquely when applied, Liquid Dazzle produces a dynamic color-changing floor that is decorative and […]

The Portland Cement Association has announced an initiative to recognize public officials who take the lead in green building. The annual PCA Sustainable Leadership Awards will honor government leaders who advance sustainable development in their communities through the use of concrete and cement-based products. PCA encourages all members of the […]

The Husqvarna Dual Trac RG 2112 floor grinder is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including grinding or cleaning concrete surfaces, leveling uneven joints and removing epoxies, high spots, mastics, thin-set and urethanes. The Dual Trac RG 2112 comes equipped with two multipurpose grinding discs, each available with an […]

The ASTM plans a symposium on “New Developments in Test Methods for Self-Consolidating Concrete,” to be held Sunday, June 22, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Denver, Denver, Colo. The objectives of the symposium are to provide a forum on the use of test methods and consider the application of new […]

The Portland Cement Association’s newly revised “Concrete Floors on Ground” is a comprehensive guide that provides the latest information on the design and construction process. This expanded fourth edition describes the planning, construction, and repair of concrete floors on ground for a variety of floor classifications, including high-tech industrial floors. […]

The Draygon X4 and X6 Wet/Dry Electric Planetary Grinders combine the benefits of electric grinders with planetary head technology and a full range of diamond tools for grinding and polishing concrete, terrazzo and stone floors. The X4 and X6 are also suitable for removing glue and other coatings. New drive […]

With the DITEQ TEQ-Edge Grinder contractors can grind right up to the edge of a wall, eliminating the need for difficult, labor-intensive hand grinding. The side of the head cover comes off for edge grinding, and the adjustable axle enables the grinder to easily hug the wall. This machine is […]

Matcor Inc. has been presented with two Awards of Merit from the International Concrete Repair Institute for the company’s corrosion mitigation work in central Florida. ICRI’s Industrial Award of Merit was presented for Matcor’s work with the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building’s concrete roof, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The organization’s Low-Rise […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has scheduled three 2008 sessions of its “Mixes & Sealers 301” class: Feb. 20-22, March 26-28 and July 23-25. Offered at the CCI training facility Offered at the CCI training facility in Raleigh, N.C., this advanced class is designed for experienced concrete countertop makers who are […]

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has added 21 new training courses to its training Web site. The new courses, covering health and safety and business subjects, were made available through CSDA’s partnership with ProTraining.com. The courses include 11 that cover topics such as walking and working surfaces, job-site safety, […]