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MK Diamond Products offers DMX Blades, an engineered line of high-speed blades that use arrayed patterns of diamonds. The arrayed diamonds are effectively aligned so that they are working in unison, increasing cutting efficiency over conventional blades by 65 percent. The use of an arrayed diamond pattern also improves cutting […]
Makita U.S.A. Inc. has released a new line of diamond blades designed for fast, smooth cutting and long life. The blades are suitable for applications ranging from soft materials such as green concrete and sandstone to harder substances such as cured concrete and granite. Ranging in diameter from 4 inches […]
DeWalt’s DW4744 is a diamond blade that offers versatility for decorative concrete contractors. A member of DeWalt’s segmented-rim line of diamond blades, the 14-inch DW4744 has a dense concentration of high-quality diamonds that works well on brick as well as on all types of concrete, whether it was set recently […]
The new SpeedWave Diamond Blades from Bosch Power Tools and Accessories incorporate two new features that ensure faster, longer-lasting blades. The first is Bosch’s new segment design, a wave-shaped ridge along both sides of each segment that significantly reduces blade friction and drag. The design also helps clear dust faster […]
As floodwaters in southwest Washington submerged entire Chehalis neighborhoods early December, Justin Farley and Kevin Winkler waved down a team of U.S. Coast Guard rescuers to help a family of five who had abandoned their home. Farley and Winkler, however, stayed put.
This striking concrete garden path was inspired by the Brazilian jungles — the habitat of the world’s largest snake, as well as a place where concrete is the only hope of keeping weeds at bay.
The market for concrete countertops has grown dramatically in recent years, and savvy contractors are broadening their skills to address the growing demand for them. However, many have found these projects to be challenging for two main reasons.
IronPlanet, an online auction house for used heavy equipment and trucks, appointed Jeff Jeter to the position of senior vice president of international and new business development. Jeter is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business initiatives. He will lead international business planning activities. www.ironplanet.com
In this house, concrete is everywhere, from the floors to the walls to the tabletops. And it doesn’t stop there, the entire home was consructed using concrete and insulated concrete forms.
Bonsal American Inc. has hired Art Henson as marketing coordinator. Henson will handle graphic design for all of Bonsal American’s brands including Sakrete, ProSpec and Amguard. With more than 14 years of marketing and advertising experience, Henson previously ran his own design firm, Henson Advertising. Also, Bonsal American has expanded […]
