The OPTEC line from Grace Construction Products recently introduced two new admixtures, OPTEC Paver Enhancer and OPTEC EC-875. Both offer excellent plasticity and machinability. OPTEC Paver Enhancer is formulated to reduce the cost of paver and segmental retaining walls by achieving comparable strength properties with less cement. It can enhance […]

The Lil’ Bubba EP machine is Concrete Edge Co.’s top seller. It outsells the company’s other three machines 90 to 1, perhaps because its unique drive mechanism outperforms the other models as well as competitors. The Lil’ Bubba EP’s plunger drive creates a consistent flow of concrete with each revolution. […]

Decorative Curbmaking Machines Inc. makes the only patented hydraulic auger-driven curb-making machine. Robert Parrish and his father Walter, a hydraulics engineer, invented the model 207 and model 225 machines. These machines extrude true concrete, unlike competitors that can only extrude mortar. True concrete lasts much longer than mortar and is […]

Tygar Manufacturing LLC has designed the Ultimate Curbing Package as a complete turnkey solution for contractors. Capable of producing both commercial and residential concrete borders, Tygar’s package includes the Bengal TG1000 Curb Machine, the SC1000 Sabertooth Sod Cutter, a custom curbing trailer with attached concrete mixer, and all the necessary […]

The cornerstone of the Kwik Kerb turnkey business system, the Edgemaster continuous extruding machine from Edgetec International Pty. Ltd. is capable of turning out 300 feet of molded free-form concrete border edging per hour, all while operated by only one person. Both the electric and gasoline models have a slip-steering […]

Curbmate Corp.’s new Curbmate 509 Commercial/Residential Extruder is billed as “The Fastest, Best Compacting, Most Versatile Extruder.” The 509 is powered by a 4-horsepower Honda engine with centrifugal clutch and speed adjustment. Smooth, hard compaction handles aggregate easily, cutting trowel work time and eliminating voids. The undercarriage, forms and rams […]

The Curbmate Cobra, new from Curbmate Corp., is marketed as the first curb-maker in the industry with a stainless steel body and a removable stainless steel hopper. With its re-engineered power train, the Cobra is a fast, efficient, powerful extruder. Its stainless steel body and hopper are strong and durable. […]

Reward Wall Systems Inc. is acquiring Tritex ICF Products. As a part of the transaction, Reward will gain access to Tritex’s line of products, intellectual property and supporting services. The acquisition will allow Reward to broaden its penetration into the growing ICF market by expanding its customer base and offering […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has announced the first ever advanced class designed for experienced concrete countertop makers who are having technical difficulties with mixes and sealers. The two-day tutorial, titled “Mixes & Sealers 301,” teaches scientific principles that will prevent problems and result in more satisfied customers. Led by Institute […]

Michael Carter has been named southeast regional sales manager for Propex Concrete Systems. In his new position, Mr. Carter’s primary responsibilities include overseeing Propex southeastern territory managers, directing sales and promotional activities of the southeast sales team to support the full fiber-reinforcement product line, and supporting the sales team through […]