Hitachi Power Tools has released a new line of generators and an air compressor. The Hitachi E43, E60 and E71 generators offer a range of power production levels. The E43 offers 4,300 watts and 35.8 amps, providing sufficient power to operate multiple tools. The E60 offers 6,000 watts and 50 […]

Flexane Fast Cure Rubber Repair Putty from Devcon is newly formulated for greater tear resistance. The urethane compound is ideal for filling control joints in concrete or metal and forming protective linings in machinery as well as repairing worn conveyor belts and other equipment. It bonds to rubber, metal, concrete, […]

Two new Prep Crew scrub brushes from Wooster Brush Co. have “sander-style” handles for extra power. The new handles are made of splinterproof polypropylene, and their smooth, curved, ergonomic shape fits the palm better, allowing users to press more firmly when scrubbing. Compact heights and pointed ends help the brushes […]

A craftsman in California created unique-looking architectural column reveals by tying rope around the outside of a Fast-Tube column form. Fast-Tube’s subtle fabric texture helped achieve a more natural, artistic look than the distracting mechanical spiral lines that come with cardboard forms. Credit for the innovation goes to Mark West […]

Huron Technologies Inc. is offering a new mold release coating for molded concrete products. Concrete molders will find Mold Release Coating 6310 a welcome relief from low-grade release coatings such as diesel fuel or fuel oil. The biodegradable, solventfree, nonsilicone coating can be used on all molded concrete products and […]

Simulated Artistic Layout Engraving Software (S.A.L.E.S.) is new from Engrave-A-Crete Inc. The Windowsbased software allows decorative concrete engraving contractors to simulate a nearly unlimited variety of colors, patterns, textures and designs within a digital photograph of a proposed concrete engraving project. Decorative concrete contractors can work interactively with customers in […]

The new Sawtec Grinder-Vac Dolly from Blastrac is a wheeled frame that reduces concrete-grinding fatigue while improving productivity. The Grinder-Vac Dolly’s wide stance allows greater stability and control. Handle positions allow use from either the left or right side. The forward handle is located directly over the grinding head for […]

Overlay distributor Architectural Concrete Supply Inc. has started selling its own line of overlayment products under the name Architectural Enhancements. The line of decorative and faux solutions includes several products with brand names. Vertex is a vertical stamp texture mix that can be applied up to three inches thick to […]

The Industrial Products Division of United States Gypsum Co. has introduced Levelrock Brand SLC Floor Underlayments, a series of three poured, self-leveling cement underlayments. Levelrock SLC 200 Floor Underlayment is a portland-based cementitious underlayment that sets quickly. Ideal for use over concrete and wood substrates with metal lathing, it can […]

Degussa Admixtures Inc. is using Master Builders technologies to develop contractor-friendly pervious concrete mixtures that improve performance. Ready-mix concrete producers looking to enter the rapidly expanding market for pervious concrete can ask Degussa Admixtures for help with products and mix designs. Pervious concrete is a mix of portland cement, coarse […]