Sika Corp. has launched a new line of high-performance silicone sealants to complement its existing line of polyurethane construction sealants. SikaSil-C 995 is a one-component silicone sealant with movement capability of +50 percent/-50 percent. The key target applications for this product are glazing, perimeter seals, glass-glass and glass-metal joints in […]

Sto Full-Depth Repair Mortar with integral corrosion inhibitor is a singlecomponent cement-based mortar for structurally repairing or overlaying deteriorated concrete. It can be used on horizontal surfaces for repairs from 4 to 12 inches (12 to 102 mm) or be extended with aggregate for deeper applications. Its benefits include low […]

Hyde Manufacturing Co. has introduced professional quality SuperSoft Gel Knee Pads to its product line. The knee pads contain heavy duty gel cushions at pressure points designed to lessen worker fatigue and long-term knee pain. Contoured to cushion and protect the knee for all-day wearability, the pads have 3-inch wide […]

North Safety Products has introduced the CFR-1, a particulate respirator that combines a reusable half mask with formed, disposable filters. The reusable elastomer facepiece is comfortable and provides an excellent sealing surface. The disposable filters do not come in contact with the face, so they are protected from sweat and […]

Got a client who won’t listen to reason? The HowToVideoLibrary has released the first in a series of legal programs aimed at helping small businesses handle conflicts with clients. The first program is focused on the needs of independent contractors when faced with an adversarial client. The video covers how […]

Sika Corp., a worldwide leader with more than 90 years of experience in concrete materials and restoration technology, has introduced its new Construction CD. The CD contains Technical Data Sheets and MSDS sheets for all admixture, repair and protection products, as well as how-to information for its more recent line […]

Multiquip’s new “Mason Pro” Masonry Saws provide highquality professional cutting performance for a wide variety of materials — stone, ceramics, pavers, brick, block and other masonry products. The MP1 Series is designed for vigorous masonry cutting applications and combines high performance and portability in one compact package. The saws are […]

Esportec, a French company, has developed a glass-based cement suitable as a stabilizing binder for soil. Waste from glass containers and flat glass is ground, chemically activated and processed into a binder which can be mixed with crushed sand to stabilize soil in park pathways, bicycle lanes, footpaths, game areas, […]

Customers of Cemen Tech Inc. may now have their aggregate bin galvanized. When the Cemen Tech aggregate bin is completely immersed into a molten zinc bath, the steel of the aggregate bonds with the zinc, creating zinc-iron alloy layers. The zinc layer acts as a barrier against water, oxygen and […]

Sika Corp. has entered the adhesive anchoring market with the introduction of four new injection cartridge systems. Geared to the professional contractor, Sikadur AnchorFix-2 is a high-performance epoxy acrylate anchoring adhesive that’s easily dispensed from a goodquality, standard caulking gun. AnchorFix-2 exhibits high load capabilities, can be dispensed in all […]