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BASF has been recognized by U.S. Concrete Inc. for utilizing U.S. Concrete’s newly launched, environmentally friendly concrete mix designs, called EF Technology, in the construction of a new state-of-the-art resins manufacturing facility. Superior Materials LLC, a U.S. Concrete company, worked closely with admixture supplier BASF’s Admixture Systems business in designing […]
The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, has announced its awards program for decorative concrete projects. The competition is open to ASCC members and nonmembers. The council invites entries in several categories, including stamped and special finishes, stained, stenciled, polished, countertops, vertical application […]
Cemstone has entered into a partnership with Whitemud Resources Inc. of Calgary, Alberta, to use WhitemudMK highreactivity metakaolin throughout Cemstone’s upper Midwest operations. Cemstone is the first ready-mix concrete producer in the United States to distribute and use the additive. WhitemudMK is an ingredient utilized in concrete to enhance its […]
L.M. Scofield Co. has recently announced its first Scofield Decorative Awards program. Scofield invites concrete contractors, architects and also designers from across the United States to submit their best decorative concrete projects using Scofield systems. The company is accepting submissions in of projects in the following three categories: Residential, Commercial […]
Solomon Colors Inc., a pioneer in concrete coloring solutions, has announced the acquisition of Brickform, a leader in architectural and decorative concrete. With the acquisition, Solomon Colors expands its product lines, as well as its distribution channels, to include concrete stains, dry-shake color hardeners, antique colored releases, stamp tools, an […]
The SuperColossos Planetary machine uses Werkmaster’s Octi-Disc technology to grind, edge, polish and buff concrete surfaces to within 1/8 inch of a wall and under cabinets. With eight heads spinning at up to 4,000 rpm, the SuperColossos provides fast, powerful grinding in a maneuverable machine. The SuperColossos, along with the […]
As part of its polished concrete maintenance program, VIC International offers a 20-inch burnishing machine designed exclusively for polishing and maintaining floor sheen. The VIC 20-inch burnisher features a two-speed, 1.5- horsepower, 115-volt 66 frame motor that allows superior cooling, added torque and longer motor life. The machine also features […]
The 3100-3P floor grinder from Terrco is a four-head direct drive grinder optimal for concrete grinding and polishing jobs of more than 10,000 square feet. The 3100-3P can polish up to 1,100 square feet per polishing pad. The 3100-3P is run on a powerful, 25-horsepower, three-phase motor and incorporates a […]
Introduced at the 2008 World of Concrete, Superabrasive Inc. offers the Lavina 16 Surface Preparation System, a three-head planetary grinding and polishing machine designed to work wet or dry. With a 16-inch polishing path, the machine is perfect for small to medium-sized polishing jobs. The Lavina 16 design includes a […]
The DS 605 planetary surface machine is a 24-inch, externally driven planetary system for aggressive grinding and fast, efficient honing and polishing. It has six rotating heads with Velcro surfaces for diamond attachments and a gear-driven planetary design that allows for faster, lighter polishing, all the way to the edge. […]
