The sleeve-type concrete anchors are specified for anchoring into concrete, hollow concrete block, grout-filled concrete block and brick base materials. The versatility of this anchor is unmatched by any other expansion anchor in today’s fastener marketplace. Manufactured in both zinc plated and stainless steel, the sleeve anchor can get the […]
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Hultafors Group Launches in the U.S.
This year’s STAFDA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee will see the introduction of Hultafors Tools to the North American market. Their range includes over 120 different hand tools. Since the acquisition of Johnson Level & Tool by Hultafors Group AB in April of 2018, the aim has been to bring the […]
Bon Introduces New Steel City Trowels
Bon’s offering of contractor-grade hand tools has expanded with a line of the highest grade professional finishing trowels. The new trowels are marketed under the brand name Steel City Trowels by Bon. Over 200 new trowels are in production covering all of the most popular sizes in demand for concrete and plaster/stucco work.
Barco Investment Group Acquires CTLGroup
Barco Investment Group announced the acquisition of Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc. (CTLGroup), a subsidiary of the Portland Cement Association (PCA). Additionally, the PCA campus in Skokie, Illinois has been purchased by Barco Investment Group.
MX Fuel Equipment System by Milwaukee
Milwaukee Tool is proud to announce the MX FUEL Equipment System. This groundbreaking cordless system revolutionizes the light equipment market by delivering the performance, run-time, and durability demanded by the trades without the hazards associated with emissions, noise, vibration, and the frustrations of gas maintenance.
Paul King, New Research and Development Director for Elcometer
Elcometer Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality inspection and blasting equipment. Recently they appointed Paul King as their new Research and Development Director. Paul joins Elcometer with over 17 years of leadership experience at global companies, which included mechanical engineering and technology groups. He spent a large part of […]
Aggretex Systems Announces RazzoEFX
Aggretex SC is debuting their new line during the Concrete Decor Show in Arlington, Texas. The company is launching RazzoEFX to take design to the next level. The company is introducing four new additions to the polishable overlay space. White Noise, drops on December 1, 2019. The company will then […]
FRP Composites Student Competition Winners Announced by ACI
The American Concrete Institute announces the winners of its Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites Student Competition. The FRP Composites Student Competition winners were announced during the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The competition objectives were for students to design, construct, and also test a concrete structure reinforced with […]
How Does Moisture Move Through Concrete?
Understanding moisture movement through concrete is critical to successful flooring. It helps you reduce the risk for future moisture-related flooring failure during installation. It also helps you identify and assess the cause of moisture-related issues that have already occurred. Dynamics of moisture movement Despite its outward appearance, concrete isn’t solid. […]
Consider Clean-and-seal as an Alternative Finish for Interior Concrete Floors
When someone calls us for a quote about sealing their concrete, it’s usually a driveway, sidewalk, patio or pool deck. Sealing exterior concrete surfaces that get exposed to Mother Nature 24/7/365 with her summer heat and winter snow and ice makes sense to customers and contractors alike.