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Solomon Colors Inc. Names Chris Becker as Director of Technical Services

Solomon Colors Inc. announced today that Chris Becker has been named Director of Technical Services. Chris brings a leadership role to Solomon’s ongoing effort to educate and train contractors, architects and distributors to the vast array of opportunities possible by working with the Solomon line of products. During his 30 years in the decorative concrete industry, Chris has been a contractor, trainer, speaker, product developer, and business owner.

See Why Salt Lake is a Great City for Concrete on ACI 124’s Walking Tour

During the upcoming Concrete Convention and Exposition, join ACI 124 for a free walking tour of exemplary concrete buildings at 1 p.m. Monday, March 26. It will be led by ACI Intermountain Chapter member Sarah Sutherland, business development director of Forterrra Structural & Specialty Products.

Aquajet Systems’ Aqua Spine Takes Hydrodemolition to New Spaces

Aquajet Systems AB, a global leader in hydrodemolition machine manufacturing, introduces the Aqua Spine. The multi-modular system uses highpressure water jets to precisely remove concrete from surfaces that may be inaccessible for Aqua Cutter robots, Aquajet’s traditional hydrodemolition machines. Used for onshore and offshore construction as well as in conventional and nuclear power plants, the Aqua Spine brings the power of hydrodemolition to tight, small places like never before.

Get cordless compatibility with Hilti cordless combihammer TE 30-A36 and cordless rotary hammer TE 6-A36

Plano, Texas – Feb 6, 2017 — Hilti is advancing cordless tool technology by bringing a compatible lighter-weight, 36V battery platform to its new cordless combihammer TE 30-A36 and cordless rotary hammer TE 6-A36. Both tools feature intelligent power management systems and deliver maximum performance, so when you’re ready to work, your tools are ready to work too.

Best Practices for Attaching Wood to Concrete

Concrete is not the easiest material to work with, especially if you’re trying to build a structure (like a house) that involves the use of both concrete and wood products. Fortunately, there are many ways to make the transition from concrete floors and wall frames to wood floors and drywall. Most masonry contractors have their favorites, but the newer members of the crew might not.

Hitachi Power Tools Introduces its First Quiet Compressor, the EC28M

Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) today announced its first compressor in a new Low Noise Series; a Portable 1-Gallon Oil-Free Quiet Air Compressor, model EC28M. It produces a mere 59 dB of sound, which is so low a normal conversation can easily take place while it is cycling! Equipped with an industrial oil-free pump and overload protection, it delivers high durability with virtually no maintenance. Weighing just 25.2 lbs., the EC28M is easy to transport and is ready to plugand play right out of the box.