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Decorative Curbmaking Machines Inc. makes the only patented hydraulic auger-driven curb-making machine. Robert Parrish and his father Walter, a hydraulics engineer, invented the model 207 and model 225 machines. These machines extrude true concrete, unlike competitors that can only extrude mortar. True concrete lasts much longer than mortar and is […]
Tygar Manufacturing LLC has designed the Ultimate Curbing Package as a complete turnkey solution for contractors. Capable of producing both commercial and residential concrete borders, Tygar’s package includes the Bengal TG1000 Curb Machine, the SC1000 Sabertooth Sod Cutter, a custom curbing trailer with attached concrete mixer, and all the necessary […]
The cornerstone of the Kwik Kerb turnkey business system, the Edgemaster continuous extruding machine from Edgetec International Pty. Ltd. is capable of turning out 300 feet of molded free-form concrete border edging per hour, all while operated by only one person. Both the electric and gasoline models have a slip-steering […]
Curbmate Corp.’s new Curbmate 509 Commercial/Residential Extruder is billed as “The Fastest, Best Compacting, Most Versatile Extruder.” The 509 is powered by a 4-horsepower Honda engine with centrifugal clutch and speed adjustment. Smooth, hard compaction handles aggregate easily, cutting trowel work time and eliminating voids. The undercarriage, forms and rams […]
The Curbmate Cobra, new from Curbmate Corp., is marketed as the first curb-maker in the industry with a stainless steel body and a removable stainless steel hopper. With its re-engineered power train, the Cobra is a fast, efficient, powerful extruder. Its stainless steel body and hopper are strong and durable. […]
Classic Native American patterns, wild horses, tropical fish: today’s border-stamp makers are living on the edge.
Fiber reinforcement protects concrete in two ways. Mainly, it minimizes cracking from plastic shrinkage that occurs as the concrete dries during the first 24 hours after placement. Also, it helps hold the concrete together if cracks develop after the concrete has hardened. Several types of fibers are available for decorative concrete applications.
Details Decorative Concrete created and developed many decorative concrete projects from scratch. But the Griffiths Home was different. It contains many interior decorative concrete surfaces already in place, including floors, tub and shower.
Decades ago our country moved from an industrial economy to a service-based economy. More recently, that service-based economy has further evolved into an experience-based economy. Customers are wanting — and businesses are providing — an added experience and feel to compliment customer service.
We all need new business, but distinguishing between reasonable and unreasonable buyers is important. The difference between a deal breaker and an issue that is merely an obstacle can be a loss or profit of thousands of dollars.
