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Concrete overlays’ strength comes from combining specific amounts of portland cement, sand, water and polymer. Sand type is an important component in decorative concrete and concrete overlays because overlays are typically applied thinner than standard concrete, yet still need to withstand the forces of foot and automobile traffic. Research and […]
MEA & Latin America to emerge attractive for cement & mortar testing equipment APEJ secures top market position, says research.
Duraamen recently released its new Terrazzi Sprayable Polished Concrete Floor System, an innovative technology that helps eliminate poor results and reduce the costs and installation time of polished concrete floors.
Spyder Products, a leader in high-performance power tool accessories, is today introducing a diamond abrasive cut-off wheel that can power through almost any material a professional might encounter — metal, stone, tile, composites and more — while providing a significantly lower cost-per-cut than conventional bonded abrasive products.
Spyder Products is a leader in high performance power tool accessories. The company is launching new circular saw blades that require minimal effort to cut through material. Equipped with nickel cobalt (NiCo) cutting teeth, alternating tooth bevel, and an anti-friction coating, the Spyder blades are easier to use, safer, and […]
Nine Midwest Block & Brick facilities recently earned National Concrete Masonry Association / Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Safety Awards. The annual recognition goes to product manufacturing members of the NCMA and ICPI for exemplary safety performance based on incidents reported to OSHA 300 log (or equivalent Canadian injury report).
ASV Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, announced that at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier today, ASV’s stockholders voted to adopt the merger agreement pursuant to which ASV will be acquired by Yanmar America Corporation in an all-cash transaction, which was first announced on June 27, 2019.
Tornadoes are extremely dangerous natural disasters that can come with little to no warning. People who live in tornado-prone areas, as well as those in hurricane locales, should have a safe place to go when bad weather hits. In the worst-case scenario, not having a proper safe place to retreat to can become a death sentence for homeowners and/or their families.
A few years back, L.M. Scofield celebrated its 100th anniversary. Next January, Sundek will celebrate 50 years, and Concrete Decor is about to hit its 20-year mark. While there are numerous other companies worth noting, these benchmarks convey success within our decorative concrete industry. Ten years ago the Concrete Decor Show was […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has updated the names and requirements for its Flatwork Finishing Certification program. The ACI has renamed ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician to ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate. They also renamed ACI Concrete Flatwork Tradesman, ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher; and ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician as ACI Advanced […]
