VIC International and W.R. Meadows Inc. have joined forces to create a polished concrete team that offers products and certification. As part of the partnership, Meadows’ Liqui-hard densifier and chemical hardener compound will be integrated into the VIC Certified “Green” Applicator polished concrete system. Liqui-hard is a ready-to-use, colorless liquid, […]

ReCon Wall Systems Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., created a retaining wall 600 feet long and 20 feet tall for the back end of a condominium development in Cannon Falls, Minn. The wall cut into the side of an existing slope on a property with a 20-foot elevation change. Challenges on […]

Makita USA Inc. has introduced the 7 1/4-inch Magnesium Hypoid Saw (model 5377MG), 7 1/4-inch Magne- sium Circular Saw with LED Light (model 5007MG), and 7 1/4-inch Magnesium Circular Saw with LED Light and Electric Brake (model 5007MGA). On these new saws, Makita has reduced the weight, improved the ergonomics, […]

Super Wax Polish is a water-based acrylic and wax co-polymer that forms an abrasion-resistant, clear, non-yellowing topcoat polish to protect existing sealers and finishes. Formulated for use on interior concrete, especially acid stained floors, it can be used on newly sealed floors and to restore shine on previously sealed concrete […]

VIC International has announced the first concrete polishing “green” certification program in the industry, with full implementation scheduled for mid-year 2007. VIC International is now certified as a “green” process by Green Spec and is being listed in the Green Spec Directory. To become certified as part of the VIC […]

Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar Inc., has reduced the volatile organic compound emissions of its EC-17 Ultra UVR Epoxy coating to comply with VOC regulations in all fifty states. EC-17 is a water-clear, 100 percent solids epoxy coating with superior UV stability that safeguards flooring from discoloration, yellowing and […]

Blastrac has introduced grinders, scarifiers and a walk-behind scraper. The Blastrac POD-2000 is a virtually dust-free grinder, with patent-pending Point of Development technology that allows grinding dust to be collected immediately. The machine features high-velocity dust ports that rotate with the diamond tooling. While other diamond grinders allow dust to […]

QC Construction Products and Newlook International Inc. have penned an agreement giving QC exclusive distribution rights to Newlook’s eco-friendly concrete stains throughout the United States and Canada. This product line is private-labeled as Newlook by QC and was released to QC distributors in March. The Newlook by QC Solid Color […]

The American Concrete Institute has released five new publications: 224.1R-07: Causes, Evaluation, and Repair of Cracks in Concrete Structures — This publication summarizes the causes of cracks in concrete structures, presents procedures used to evaluate cracking, and describes techniques for crack repair. 332.1R-06: Guide to Residential Concrete Construction — This […]

The American Concrete Institute named Uzun & Case Engineers LLC as the recipient of ACI’s Distinguished Achievement Award, being presented at the ACI 2007 Spring Convention in Atlanta, Ga., in April. Uzun & Case Engineers was recognized for advancing concrete applications through the courageous use of new design applications, innovation, […]