Bosch Power Tools has completed an overhaul of its grinder line-up to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of the most versatile and cost-effective grinders on the market. In 2013, 11 new tools will be available for purchase, each focused on delivering exceptional results to meet a wide variety of user needs. […]

Parex USA Inc., the parent company of leading building material brands Merkrete, Parex, Teifs, LaHabra and El Rey, introduces a new patching compound solution to the Merkrete Surface Preparation portfolio. Merkrete Pro Patch XF is a fast setting Portland cement based skim coating compound for leveling embossed floors and for […]

Larson Electronics announced the addition of the WALCD-4X24LED-UV365 ultraviolet LED light cart to its range of industrial lighting products. Featuring a wide range of positions, this portable UV light stand was principally designed to enable operators to position high intensity UV light on product surfaces for curing coatings and primers. […]

Scanmaskin’s Scan Combiflex 330 (SC 330) is two machines in one. The SC 330 features a single 13-inch grinding disc that works great when grinding small areas, removing tough coatings and doing general surface preparation. This system allows the SC 330 to be angled towards the edge, which makes the […]

Southern Arkansas University professor of art Steven Ochs has been honored as the 2013 Honor Professor, the ultimate faculty accolade at SAU. Ochs is nationally recognized as a fine artist within the decorative concrete industry, but is known around campus for challenging students year after year and for being passionate about student success.

Surface Depot is now offering universal magnetic plates for the grinding industry. Designed to fit most concrete grinders, the magnetic plates feature an interchangeable design and allow for easier and faster changing of diamond tooling. They allow contractors to use the same plate for both metal and resin diamonds, and […]

Scanmaskin has announced the newest model in its line of Combiflex concrete grinders – the Scan Combiflex 800. This versatile machine is powered by a 15-horsepower motor, and is available in both 460-volt and 230-volt three-phase power options. The SC 800 can easily be maneuvered in tight spaces thanks to […]

Steven Ochs named 2013 SAU Honor Professor University Professor of Art Steven Ochs was recently announced as the 2013 Honor Professor, the ultimate faculty accolade at SAU. Ochs is nationally recognized as a fine artist within the decorative concrete industry, but is known around campus for challenging students year after […]

Butterfield Color has released its Pro Pack Countertop Admixture, the latest addition to its line of decorative concrete countertop mixes. The pre-measured admixture combines with most standard concrete bag mixes and water to create a high-performance concrete countertop mix. Using the Pro Pack Countertop admixture reportedly increases strength, reduces shrinkage, […]