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 […]
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Curbmate 509 extruder
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 […]
Curbmate Cobra curbing machine
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. […]
Border Tools and Designs
Classic Native American patterns, wild horses, tropical fish: today’s border-stamp makers are living on the edge.
Choices in Fiber Reinforcement for Concrete
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.
A Decorative Concrete Oasis in the Hills: Griffiths Home, New Braunfels, Texas
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.
Relationship Marketing to Grow Your Business
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.
Customers Who Need Special Handling
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.
Reward acquires Tritex ICF
Reward Wall Systems Inc. is acquiring Tritex ICF Products. As a part of the transaction, Reward will gain access to Tritex’s line of products, intellectual property and supporting services. The acquisition will allow Reward to broaden its penetration into the growing ICF market by expanding its customer base and offering […]
School for sealers
The Concrete Countertop Institute has announced the first ever advanced class designed for experienced concrete countertop makers who are having technical difficulties with mixes and sealers. The two-day tutorial, titled “Mixes & Sealers 301,” teaches scientific principles that will prevent problems and result in more satisfied customers. Led by Institute […]