Marshalltown has acquired the complete line of products from Cleform Tool Corp. Cleform had been manufacturing tools for the construction industry since 1902, and the acquisition brings several new lines of tools and equipment to Marshalltown. These items include asphalt and seal-coating tools, Gilson mixers, and a broad line of […]
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New self-study course from CCI teaches building a casting table
The Concrete Countertop Institute is now offering detailed plans for building a casting table. The self-study course explains the best materials to use for a casting surface, tells where to buy the best parts for constructing the casting table, and outlines step-by-step instructions for building a strong, level and durable […]
Color refurbisher from L.M. Scofield
Scofield Revive Color Refresher from L.M. Scofield Co. was developed to improve the appearance of existing, unsealed exterior colored or uncolored concrete surfaces in need of refurbishment or renovation. It adds a measured amount of color to the concrete without producing a paint-like appearance. It’s ideal for contractors who want […]
International Countertop Expo attracts from around the world
The International Surface Fabricators Association has announced that the first annual trade show and conference of the International Countertop Expo, held in Las Vegas, February 7-10, attracted visitors from 17 countries. In addition to a conference program that covered many aspects of running a fabrication business, ICE featured live countertop […]
Rinse-water solution from GrayAgain
GrayAgain LLC has released GrayAgain Colored Rinse Water Solution, which is designed to significantly reduce the amount of hazardous wash water produced and time spent cleaning a concrete mixing drum following the use of integrally colored concrete. GrayAgain is a colored rinse-water solution that turns colored concrete back to gray […]
Cheng Concrete Circle of Distinction 2010 Award Winners Announced
Fu-Tung Cheng announced the winners of Cheng Concrete’s 2010 Circle of Distinction Design Challenge, the longestrunning awards competition honoring design and craftsmanship in decorative concrete, at the Concrete Decor Show in Phoenix.
New countertop mix from Butterfield
Flat Out Countertop Mix is a new fast-setting twocomponent cementitious concrete mix from Butterfield Color. This mix is glass-fiber reinforced, polymer-modified and self-consolidating. It is designed for quick production of panmolded countertops, tabletops, concrete panels and other architectural precast shapes and pieces. After about three hours a piece will be […]
Sto certified for EIFS Quality Assurance Program
Sto Corp. is now certified as a Licensed Manufacturer with EIFS Quality Assurance Program Inc. The EIFS Quality Assurance Program was established in Canada to provide project owners and contractors the assurance that the materials and installation of an exterior insulation and finish system will meet the high standards of […]
WOC’s Most Innovative Products announced
The winners of the 2010 Most Innovative Products award program at the World of Concrete have been announced. The award program allows WOC attendees and readers of Concrete Construction, Masonry Construction, The Concrete Producer, and Concrete and Masonry Construction Products a chance to vote for the products they judge as […]
Finishing tools from Twintools
Twintools Development has created two new finishing tools, the Edging tool and the Field tool. The Edger, which is 6 inches by 11 inches, can be pushed or pulled through freshly poured concrete to create a border. The Field tool can be used to create patterns, also by pushing or […]