Two advanced glue gun systems introduced by Power Adhesives can secure structural and architectural elements in precast concrete forms. The TEC 3200 is a high-output, 400-watt all-electric applicator that applies adhesive in a bead or dot format to the precast form. An adjustable temperature controller and a higheffi ciency heater […]
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Green products available from QC
QC Construction Products has launched the QC EcoSoy System, an eco-friendly staining system. The innovative bio-based decorative concrete staining system is made from environmentally friendly renewable resource materials. Comprised of QC EcoSoy Stain and QC EcoSoy Seal, the EcoSoy System is used for interior or exterior applications on virtually any […]
Northwest supplier plans decorative concrete event
Construction accessory supplier Hardware Wholesale will host its annual Decorative Concrete Event and Contest April 15-18 in Bremerton, Wash., at the Spurs Riding Club, near the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. At the event, 15 to 20 decorative concrete contractors will compete using many types of decorative concrete, from flatwork to vertical […]
QC introduces Imprint Technologies
QC Construction Products has announced the introduction of Imprint Technologies, a complete line of premium quality imprinting tools, seamless texturing mats and accessories. With a variety of patterns and textures ranging from Random Blue Stone and Toscana Ashlar to Used Brick and Boardwalk, QC’s line of Imprint Technologies tools allows […]
ProSpec reformulates resurfacer, adds Rapid Cure Technlogy
ProSpec, Bonsal American’s brand of professionally specified products, has reformulated its Concrete Resurfacer. It has also added Rapid Cure Technology to the Resurfacer and 10 other products. The Concrete Resurfacer now offers a corrosion inhibitor for surface renewal of old or worn concrete, including concrete structures exposed to deicing salts. […]
FastTrakker Improves Tracking of Work Activities
Exaktime Inc. has launched FastTrakker, a new solution to the problem of tracking dozens or hundreds of work activities for every employee and work site. With FastTrakker, a thumbwheel and LCD menu display show activities in either English or Spanish. Workers select a cost code, then touch the FastTrakker to […]
Webcor Builders and iCrete join forces
iCrete has signed a strategic use agreement with Webcor Builders, a large commercial general contractor and concrete contractor based in San Mateo, Calif. Under the agreement, Webcor will offer the use of iCrete high-performance concrete mixes and quality systems for tall buildings and other major structures. The companies will work […]
New colors available in H&C’s Infusion line
Four new colors are now available in H&C Concrete Coatings’ Infusion line of stains, sealers and floor finishes. The new colors are Mustard Seed, Shore Gray, Midas Gold and Sienna Red, giving the Infusion line a total of 12 ready-to-use colors. Infusion Reactive Concrete Stain is an acid-based product that […]
Mapei celebrates expansion
In response to increased demand, Mapei has expanded the size of its Garland, Texas, plant to double its previous square footage. The new expansion provides more room for the warehousing and shipping departments, and 4 million pounds of products are expected to be shipped from the plant every week. In […]
New sealers from H&C
H&C Concrete Coatings has introduced three new sealers for protecting concrete projects: an oilbased clear gloss sealer, a water-based wet-look sealer and a waterproofing sealer. H&C Concrete Wet Look Concrete Sealer is a 100-percent clear acrylic sealer that will enhance previously coated bare concrete or other masonry surfaces. This wet-looking […]