Makita USA Inc. has released two new angle grinders that combine power and performance with added comfort. The grinders — GA4030/K (4 inches) and GA4530 (4 1/2 inches) are powered by a Makita-built industrial 6-amp motor that delivers 11,000 rpm. The labyrinth construction seals and protects the motor and bearings […]
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DC Holiday Detector released
The Elcometer 266 DC Holiday Detector from Paul N. Gardner Co. provides accurate detection of pinholes, flaws, inclusions, thin spots and bubbles in a coating. The gauge has been specifically designed to revolutionize highvoltage DC testing of coatings, making it safer, easier and more reliable. Key features include current limiting […]
Flex introduces polishers, mixers
Flex North America Inc. has introduced five new products to round out their offerings to the natural stone, tile and concrete industry. The LCP 1703 VR three-headed polisher is planetary-geardriven and powered by 10 amps of variable speed, ranging from 1,100 rpm to 3,400 rpm. Its rugged 12-inch platform is […]
Buddy Rhodes develops Ultra Green Concrete Mix
Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products’ newest brainstorm, Buddy Rhodes Ultra Green Concrete, is billed as one of the greenest concrete mixes on the market. After extensive research and development, the company teamed up with Clean Concrete Technologies to bag a concrete formulation that uses 91 percent recycled and by-product materials without […]
Inside Edge expands services to include polishing
Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services LLC is now offering a new service, INspire! Polished Concrete Flooring. INspire! concrete floors offer remarkable durability thanks to CorMAXX Densifier and Sealer technology that penetrates deep below the surface to create floors that are up to two times harder than traditional concrete. This new […]
New size offering for Engrave-A-Crete concentrate
Concrete Resurrection Water Reducible Concentrate (CRWRC) from Engrave-A-Crete is now available in an 8-ounce bottle. The new size makes 40 ounces to 72 ounces of readyto- use stain and is available in 30 colors. CR-WRC is a penetrating waterborne acrylic dye stain that is designed to deliver predictable results when […]
Maritime Museum Gets a Decorative Concrete Upgrade
Hurricane proof concrete planks made to look like the original wood floor of the museum were the perfect touch. Durable, easy to clean and homey, the North Caroline Maritime Museum couldn’t have asked for a better fit.
Polished Concrete Floor Reflects Local Culture at Knight Museum
You’ve heard of Stonehenge, right? How about Carhenge? It’s an installation of half-buried cars, all laid out in a circular pattern that mimics the site’s much older and more famous cousin. The pocket of western Nebraska that includes Carhenge and the nearby town of Alliance can seem about as windblown and mystically alien as the legendary British Isles site itself.
General Equipment unveils polishing system
Designed for use with popular models of single- and dual-head, low-speed surface grinders, General Equipment Co.’s Pro Polish floor-polishing system produces high-quality polished surfaces without the need for expensive and complex equipment. The Pro Polish system utilizes a series of seven 10-inch-diameter diamond-polishing pads, which are easily secured to the […]
Allen Engineering Corp. promotes two
Allen Engineering Corp. recently appointed Jeff Johnson as sales manager and Scott Ward as marketing manager. Johnson has been with Allen for more than 12 years, starting out in the manufacturing area. He had most recently served as assistant sales manager for the company. Johnson will be responsible for managing […]