Metabo Corp. is now offering an Angle Grinder Surface Prep Kit in both 5 inches and 7 inches. The 5-inch system includes a Metabo WE14- 125 Plus variable-speed small angle grinder and a dust control shroud that protects users from harmful dust generated during surface grinding applications.

Mapei, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the building industry, has opened Mapei de Mexico S.A. de C.V., with headquarters in Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico.

Sakrete recently launched a mobile-device-compatible website. The mobile website differs from the regular Sakrete website by paring down information and putting it onto a more accessible platform for users to access from smart phones and PDAs.

Todd Rose Decorative Concrete, of Lincoln, Neb., has received an Award of Excellence – Outstanding Achievement from ACI Nebraska.

Carolina AAC and Wehrhahn GmbH have announced that Carolina AAC will open its first plant to produce Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, an innovative energyefficient building material.

Corey Talbot has been tapped to head the marketing department at industry leader Hyde Tools Inc. As vice president of marketing, he will direct marketing operations, brand vision and management, advertising and communications. He will also oversee channel sales support and the Hyde Tools customer service department.

Concrete Coatings Inc. has named Kirk Bailey as Southwestern regional sales manager. His responsibilities include maintaining and developing new customers in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and northwest Texas. He will also help with product demonstrations and technical support.

Goldblatt Tool LLC has entered into an agreement to sell the company assets to an international investment group focused on the hardware, home center and professional hand tool channels.