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Precast Show attendees sense recovery

While an economic recovery in the construction industry may still be several months away, there was a renewed sense of optimism on the trade show floor during The Precast Show 2011 in Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 27-29. Trade show attendance topped 2,600.

Sto Corp. media relations manager dies

Michael Sweeney, media relations manager for Sto Corp., passed away on January 4. He was 47. Michael was responsible for public relations and advertising at the company, where he worked for 10 years. Stated a news release from Sto: "His skills in developing a web of relationships with vendors and […]

New Mongoose Air unveiled

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Engrave-A-Crete has announced the arrival of the Mongoose Air, brother to the original decorative concrete engraving saw, the Mongoose 411. Both make radial and straight cuts in endless patterns on concrete surfaces, and both can be attached to a center pivot circle-cutting kit for perfect arc and circle cuts. Unlike […]

Eco-friendly sealer from Green Umbrella

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Green Umbrella is releasing Green Umbrella Outdoor Microfilm, an environmentally friendly hybrid surface treatment that creates a durable microthin layer to seal concrete floors. Green Umbrella Outdoor Microfilm is perfect for broom-finished, porous and consolidated concrete surfaces, improving slip and abrasion resistance. When properly applied, the microfilm forms a breathable, […]

Allen introduces Mechanical Super Pro Rider

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The Allen MSP 445 is a new mechanical-drive riding trowel in the Mechanical Super Pro series from Allen Engineering Corp. Features include a 40-horsepower engine, new torque-converter clutch system and an improved weight-to-horsepower ratio. The machine also offers manual steering and pitch controls, rotor speeds of up to 165 revolutions […]

A new green-friendly grinder

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Green Umbrella is releasing the Green Umbrella Green Grinder, an environmentally friendly concrete grinder that efficiently grinds, hones and polishes concrete floors. The Green Umbrella Green Grinder is designed specifically for wet grinding and can be fitted with a water tank. It features a quick-change diamond system that will enable […]

Small-particle stain introduced to GG Innovative Products family

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GG Innovative Products Inc. has introduced Endurable Concrete Stain as part of the company’s longlasting system for staining and sealing concrete. Endurable Concrete Stain is formulated with the newest technology from GG Innovative Products to off er a highly eff ective stain with the smallest particle size available. It touts […]

Walt Tools unveils water-based semitransparent pigments

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New from Walt Tools is Tru Tint WB, a water-based semitransparent pigmentation formula for a number of concrete uses, including on outdoor stamping, indoor microtoppings and hand-burnished countertops. Ease of use and an extensive color spectrum makes this product a natural choice for contractors looking for a color solution. Tru […]

New styles from Federal Brace

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Federal Brace has released 10 new styles in its family of countertop support and bracket products. The company has added five new shapes to its gusseted L-shaped countertop support brackets. Four styles utilize a decoratively shaped gusset cross plate between the support flanges, while the fifth adds a plate gusset […]

New polishing system from Concrete Earth

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Concrete Earth has unveiled the Ecoguard Concrete Polishing System, an ecofriendly four-step polishing process with a long-term maintenance and sustainability program. The system is comprised of: Ecoguard Pre-Grind, an organic cleaning and etching compound that reduces labor and diamond wear; Ecoguard Color Infusion, an ecofriendly stain that offers all of […]