Polishing concrete on a tropical island may sound like a dream job, but there are some challenges to working in this environment. Brian Chafins is a project foreman at Preferred Global, where he maintains production levels on flooring projects and manages job installs.
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CIM program seeks donations for 10th annual World of Concrete auction
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their tenth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, […]
WerkMaster concrete polisher and Hopkins County Jail spearhead inmate training program
The Hopkins County Jail, near Madisonville, Kentucky, has figured out a useful way to turn a need into an opportunity. Looking for a solution to replace tiles throughout the facility, head jailer Joe Blue decided that polished concrete was a viable option and began looking at concrete floor grinders and […]
Husqvarna Prime product line is now available
In January, at the 2014 World of Concrete, Husqvarna introduced Prime, a new product range of light and powerful electric equipment for handheld cutting, drilling and wall sawing. This new equipment is now available for use by customers. The Prime product range of equipment is powered by a unique power […]
PCA releases free editions of two concrete publications
Two must-have publications on reinforced concrete design are now available free-of-charge on the Portland Cement Association (PCA) website.
Easycove announces partnership with The Concrete Protector
Easycove announced that The Concrete Protector is a new distribution partner thanks to increasing product demands. The new alliance will ensure the availability of Easycove’s coving products in the resinous flooring industry. The Concrete Protector is Easycove’s second distributor in the Eastern region of the United States. The agreement includes […]
Husqvarna introduces new and improved grinding machines
Husqvarna introduces a new line of versatile and easy-to-use grinding machines. The company has revamped its PG 280 and PG 400 small grinders and added the PG 450. All of the machines fold to transport. Husqvarna’s new machines are durable andflexible. The new chassis/frame can be separated from the grinding […]
Bosch introduces new pocket-sized laser measure
Size up your job in seconds with the precision of the new pocket-sized laser measure by Bosch Tools. The new Bosch GLM 15 laser measure fite easily in a pocket for go-anywhere measurements. The laser measure can be operated with one hand and allows a single user to undertake some […]
SX5000 DOT Approved Water Repellent Sealer
Foundation Armor’s Armor SX5000 water repellent sealer is a high solids, DOT approved water repellent sealer for concrete, brick and masonry. It works entirely below the surface to repel water and other liquids. It offers superior resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, deicing salts, mold, mildew and efflorescence. Available in a water […]
Chicago Pneumatic launches new concrete equipment line
Global construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has announced the launch of its comprehensive new concrete equipment line. The range of products covers all facets of concrete finishing applications, including vibration, levelling, finishing and cutting. Freshly poured concrete contains air pockets that require vibration to increase the density and strength of […]