Solomon Colors Inc. donated readymix concrete materials to the ABC television program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” for season 4, episode 13, “The Thomas Family,” which aired in February. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and M/I Homes, an Ohio based homebuilder, teamed up with dozens of area contractors, distributors, businesses and volunteers […]

VMAC (Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors) has developed what it calls one of the most compact, lightweight underhood air compressor systems available. Despite the small size and compact installation of the VMAC under-hood unit, one of them can run two jackhammers or 10 angle grinders simultaneously with a 100 percent duty […]

VIC International and W.R. Meadows Inc. have joined forces to create a polished concrete team that offers products and certification. As part of the partnership, Meadows’ Liqui-hard densifier and chemical hardener compound will be integrated into the VIC Certified “Green” Applicator polished concrete system. Liqui-hard is a ready-to-use, colorless liquid, […]

Nilfisk-Advance America has introduced the CFM 125 industrial vacuum. Well-suited for use with walk-behind and hand-held concrete surface preparation tools, the CFM 125 features superior suction generated by two 800-watt bypass motors. A disposable paper bag filter captures the bulk of collected debris, and an optional upstream HEPA filter ensures […]

ReCon Wall Systems Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., created a retaining wall 600 feet long and 20 feet tall for the back end of a condominium development in Cannon Falls, Minn. The wall cut into the side of an existing slope on a property with a 20-foot elevation change. Challenges on […]

Makita USA Inc. has introduced the 7 1/4-inch Magnesium Hypoid Saw (model 5377MG), 7 1/4-inch Magne- sium Circular Saw with LED Light (model 5007MG), and 7 1/4-inch Magnesium Circular Saw with LED Light and Electric Brake (model 5007MGA). On these new saws, Makita has reduced the weight, improved the ergonomics, […]

VIC International has announced the first concrete polishing “green” certification program in the industry, with full implementation scheduled for mid-year 2007. VIC International is now certified as a “green” process by Green Spec and is being listed in the Green Spec Directory. To become certified as part of the VIC […]

Super Wax Polish is a water-based acrylic and wax co-polymer that forms an abrasion-resistant, clear, non-yellowing topcoat polish to protect existing sealers and finishes. Formulated for use on interior concrete, especially acid stained floors, it can be used on newly sealed floors and to restore shine on previously sealed concrete […]

Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar Inc., has reduced the volatile organic compound emissions of its EC-17 Ultra UVR Epoxy coating to comply with VOC regulations in all fifty states. EC-17 is a water-clear, 100 percent solids epoxy coating with superior UV stability that safeguards flooring from discoloration, yellowing and […]

Blastrac has introduced grinders, scarifiers and a walk-behind scraper. The Blastrac POD-2000 is a virtually dust-free grinder, with patent-pending Point of Development technology that allows grinding dust to be collected immediately. The machine features high-velocity dust ports that rotate with the diamond tooling. While other diamond grinders allow dust to […]