Press materials from CDCLarue Industries Inc. claim that its Pulse-Bac vacuums are becoming the industry leader in portable dust collection and general cleanup for light and heavy construction related trades. The patented Pulse-Bac self-cleaning filtration system internally flushes the filters clear while it cleans, using only ambient air and vacuum. […]

The MAPEI Technical Institute in Deerfield Beach, Fla., hosted distributors and contractors from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Panama, Guatemala and Argentina for a two-day session in May that introduced them to the world of MAPEI’s Concrete Restoration Systems. Presentations were delivered by Tom Lundgren, one of MAPEI’s CRS specialists, who […]

Bob Harris, owner of Decorative Concrete Institute, has released the second educational DVD in his series. It’s a two-disc set, “A Guide to Stained Concrete and More with Bob Harris.” This 316-minute instructional DVD is intended to provide those involved in decorative concrete installation with an instructional, step-by-step guide to […]

Connectable to a variety of Blastrac dust collection units, the Blastrac 7-inch Grinder-Vac is a shrouded concrete grinder system that promotes a virtually dust-free work environment. The 7-inch grinding system is used for concrete cleaning, grinding and thin-coating removal when fitted with a variety of 7-inch diameter diamond cup wheels […]

Sto Corp. has officially partnered with EarthCraft House, a leading green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes. Because EarthCraft House is charged with building better homes, Sto Corp. saw a fit with StoGuard, the spray-on house wrap for waterproofing exterior wall protection. Sto recently introduced […]

The Blastrac BDC-1216 industrial-grade dust collector is a compact, low-profile dry vacuum that can be used with a wide range of hand tools, small walk-behind scarifiers, concrete grinders and shot blasters. The BDC-1216 reduces airborne dust, providing a cleaner work environment. The dust collector weighs 88 pounds and has a […]

EZChem USA announced the opening of EZChem Europe’s new manufacturing facility, which allows EZChem customers in the United States to make products available in Europe and Africa without the problems involved with shipping. Located in the south of France, the manufacturing facility makes all the decorative concrete stains, cleaners, and […]

The Portland Cement Association named Donn C. Thompson, AIA, LEED AP, as residential technology promotion manager. Thompson will oversee the residential technical program and work to enhance cement-based products as a sustainable development solution for home building. He will work closely with government agencies such as the Department of Energy […]

The Portland Cement Association announced the launch of the “Concrete Thinking” e-newsletter, a new resource for architects, engineers, and members of the building industry interested in sustainable development. “Concrete Thinking” is distributed six times a year. The free e-newsletter provides the latest news and information about the environmental benefits of […]

The Portland Cement Association announced the launch of the “DIY Promotion Zone,” an online one-stop resource for planning and creating marketing communications materials. This innovative Web site gives concrete promoters, homebuilders and contractors access to a library of materials and templates that can be customized for specific events and companies. […]