The American Concrete Institute has a new ACI University Award program, designed to recognize universities whose students and faculty are active in ACI and other concreterelated activities. Throughout 2010, university students and faculty can participate in ACI-related activities to earn points towards achieving ACI University Award status. Some eligible activities […]

The American Concrete Institute’s Spring 2010 Convention will take place March 21-25 in Chicago. The convention will feature more than 300 committee meetings and offer more than 35 technical sessions. In addition, attendees will participate in technical tours, forums discussing pertinent industry topics, student competitions, networking events and events celebrating […]

Stihl Inc. has introduced a new line of wet/dry vacuum cleaners with the Stihl SE 122 and the Stihl SE 61. The Stihl SE 122 professional wet/dry vacuum cleaner delivers superior suction power. The stainless steel vacuum tube is more durable than plastic tubes on other models, and the foot-activated […]

CDCLarue Industries has introduced its first portable compact dust vacuum for hand tools, the Pulse-Bac PB-550. Operating on any standard 110-volt outlet, the PB-550 is ideal for use with any hand tool needing a vacuum to capture and collect dust and debris. Standing 25 inches tall and measuring 16 inches […]

DeWalt has launched the DWS535, a new wormdrive circular saw for framers, concrete formers and other professional users of circular saws. Featuring DeWalt’s Toughcord cord retention and protection system, a sturdy magnesium shoe, and rugged control levers and handles, the new worm-drive saw offers users increased durability. This model includes […]

MK Diamond Products Inc. has introduced the 14-inch walk-behind CX3 concrete saw with the new Kohler CH270 7- horsepower horizontal-shaft Command PRO engine. The wet- or dry-cutting CX3 Kohler is built with allaluminum- frame construction and features a folding handlebar for easy transportation and storage. With a 1-inch diameter blade […]

The Bresle Chloride Test Kit from The Paul N. Gardner Co. features Direct Sampling Procedure to ensure high speed and accuracy. It includes all the necessary equipment for assessing the level of soluble salts on blast-cleaned surfaces prior to coating. It also uses a small test sample for measurement. Inside […]

Chomp! Pull It Out Concrete Stain Remover is a waterbased cleaning solution that removes oil and grease stains commonly found on driveways and garage floors. The bleach-free, acid-free solution helps address problem spills. The solution can lift motor oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluids and other stain-causing materials from […]

Wagner Electronics has introduced Rapid RH WiNet. The system couples high-powered, long-range transmitters and Web-based receivers to allow remote monitoring and data collection of relative humidity and temperature readings in concrete slabs. Connected to Rapid RH Smart Sensors, the state-of-theart IEEE 802.15.4 technology transmitters send a sensor’s relative humidity and […]

AMT Enterprises LLC has launched the ScreedJoint, a rigid plastic control joint for concrete flatwork. It’s comprised of outdoor-grade PVC and comes in a variety of colors to complement any decorative project. During the forming stages of concrete, the ScreedJoint is set in place, where it remains during and after […]