Hitachi Power Drills has introduced a 1⁄2-inch hammer drill, the DV20VB2. The drill features an aggressive ergonomic design and is engineered to easily power through concrete and stone. The DV20VB2 is powered by an 8.3-amp motor that delivers 940 watts. The motor produces a no-load speed of 0-1,000/3,000 RPM and […]

Custom concrete identification hand stamps are now available from Columbia Marking Tools, and in less time than you might expect. The company uses a new manufacturing method to make all kinds of logo and special identification stamp designs quickly. Concrete stamps have taken months to produce in the past. For […]

Bon Tool Co. has added several new products to its catalog, including three groovers. The Bullet Groover is a stainless steel concrete groover that is four times more wear resistant than traditional bronze groovers. The Vegas Groover cuts long, straight 13⁄4-inch control joints in fresh concrete. The Stainless Steel Groovy […]

Gorgonz Performance Work Gear has introduced the Performance Work Shirt, a garment made with the company’s Evaporative Cooling Technology fabric. The lightweight fabric feels as comfortable as cotton, but lasts longer and dries and breathes better. The shirts come with vented side panels for air circulation, multiple pockets with hook-and-loop […]

Durand Forms Inc. has unveiled the 94 Smooth panel, the newest aluminum form in its freshly christened Classic Panel Series. The 94 Smooth offers all the characteristics of the company’s standard aluminum form in a lighter product, giving contractors more flexibility in aboveground applications. Durand’s standard aluminum panel is now […]

Allied Marketing Systems LLC has unveiled its flagship product, the AccuCrete Brand Floor Underlayment System. The system delivers compressive strengths ranging from 1,250 psi to 4,500 psi. It offers superior sound resistance, and it is approved for 1 hour and 2 hour UL fire resistance ratings. A variation for radiant […]

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association elected Susan Hollingsworth the first woman president in the organization’s history. Hollingsworth owns Holes Inc. of Houston, Texas, and has served as vice president and as chairperson of the CSDA Safety Committee. She will continue to represent CSDA on the Silica Task Force, an […]

Ground Heaters Inc. has introduced the S3000 Ground Heater, an economy version of its hydronic ground thawing and concrete curing equipment. The S3000 can thaw 4,500 square feet to a maximum 1-foot deep per day or warm 6,000 square feet of ground, indoors or out, to prepare for concrete placement. […]

ACI has released several new publications. The 2005 edition of “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary” (318-05/318R-05) contains the latest code requirements for concrete building design and construction. The cost is $153.50 for nonmembers, $93 for members. “Concrete Structures for Containment of Hazardous Materials” (350.2R-04) presents design and […]

Concrete manufacturer Quikrete Cos. and coatings manufacturer Valspar Corp. announced a strategic alliance to produce a complete line of premium concrete coatings. The new line will be manufactured and marketed jointly by Valspar and Quikrete under the brand name Quikrete Professional Concrete Coatings. The line will feature 14 technologically advanced […]