New from L.M. Scofield Co., Scofield Formula One Liquid Dye Concentrate is a penetrating, translucent liquid dye concentrate designed for use in the production of colored, ground and polished interior architectural concrete. Developed as a fast-track alternative to existing conventional dyes, Scofield Formula One Liquid Dye Concentrate includes both dye […]

The Blastrac 1-8DPS portable shot-blasting machine is an economical unit that is self-propelled with forward and reverse settings, and it offers a travel speed of 2 to 75 feet per minute. The 4-horsepower blast motor creates an 8-inch cleaning path, delivering a production rate of up to 430 square feet […]

The BP-15 Super from BlastPro Manufacturing Inc. operates on dual voltage, 230 or 460 volts, and offers a 15-inch blast pattern. The newly designed blast wheel features highquality Allen-Bradley electrical components and an advanced air wash system. Traveling at speeds of up to 100 feet per minute, it has production […]

Mapei, a global manufacturer of concrete restoration products and flooring installation systems, recently hosted an event at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City to celebrate the completion of the building’s exterior restoration. Mapei products were used in the repair and coating of the spiraling concrete exostructure of […]

Marilynn O’Connor has joined the Hardware Wholesale team, and will be running the company’s new location in Aberdeen, Wash. O’Connor has 15 years of experience in the concrete industry. The new location will serve all of the Grays Harbor area as well as parts of Lewis, Pacifi c, Mason and […]

The L. M. Scofield Co. has published the first two in a series of white papers on sustainable construction and decorative concrete. This new series of white papers will have a focus on environmental stewardship. The first Scofield Report, titled “How Concrete Contributes to Today’s Green Designs,” provides an overview […]

A new study released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows builders how to improve the durability and energy efficiency of their homes by combining structural insulated panel (SIP) roof systems and concrete wall systems. The connection details and engineering provided in the study give builders a […]

Blastrac Global has announced an expansion and investment in its Oklahoma City manufacturing facility. As part of the expansion, the company has added two CNC machining centers, a roll press, cranes, and high definition CNC plasma equipment. “By moving key, high quality components in-house, we’ve increased control of the supply […]

Makita U.S.A. Inc., manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories and member of the Power Tool Institute, will adopt the new PTI Torque Procedure to measure torque in cordless drills, including driver-drills and hammer driverdrills in driver-drill mode. The new test method, agreed upon by all major power tool companies […]