Powers Fasteners Inc., a leading domestic manufacturer of mechanical, adhesive and powder-actuated fastening systems, recently made several significant appointments. Robert Brito was hired as branch manager of the Atlanta branch warehouse, giving him outside sales responsibility for Georgia and Alabama. Scott Glasnap was named branch manager at the Phoenix warehouse, […]

The Industrial Products Division of United States Gypsum Co. has announced the establishment of the LEVELROCK brand Five-Star applicator program. The new system recognizes licensed applicators who follow standards set by the LEVELROCK floor underlayment quality program. The initiative also gives them valuable tools and resources to help them expand […]

The New Construction division of Sika Corp. has appointed Doug Smith as New England district sales manager. Smith has 20 years of experience in the concrete construction industry. Prior to joining Sika, he served as New England sales manager for Separation Technologies LLC, a processed fly ash marketer. Smith currently […]

A decorative concrete pad forms the base of Metal Forms Corp.’s “Moose Park,” created as part of the company’s efforts to beautify its surroundings and celebrate its 95th anniversary. The company’s flexible Poly Meta Forms were used to mold the continuous curves of the pad. The reusable polyethylene forms are […]

Stow Construction Equipment has introduced two hand-held Gas-Cut- Off saws that effectively slice concrete, tile, ceramics, pipe and much more. Both the SHS62 and the SHS81 feature a reversible blade flange to handle both 20-millimeter and 1-inch blade arbors, and both can operate either 12- or 14-inch blades. Weighing 21 […]

Marshalltown has released three castaluminum groovers. Designed for pole attachment, the groovers permit extensive reach and have round ends to help eliminate finishing marks. All three feature an oversized wrap-around bit that serves as a sight for making straight grooves. Made of hard aluminum and produced in the U.S., the groovers […]

Just kidding, but check out this radio controlled concrete power trowel. Guided by a hand-held unit, Tibroc’s CF-40 remote-control trowel maneuvers expertly around your slab, allowing you to achieve a smooth, flat finish without setting foot on the slab. The sturdy trowel finishes a width of 40 inches with each […]

The new Sawtec Supreme cup wheel is a superpremium diamond grinding wheel for use with concrete grinding tools. This cup wheel offers superior performance for removing coatings, leveling out uneven areas and grinding softer materials without loading up. It features a unique combination of tapered long and short segments with […]

Atlas Copco Construction Tools has introduced the Cobra Combi gaspowered drill/breaker. Weighing only 55 pounds, the Cobra Combi is easy to transport. As a breaker, the unit delivers up to 2,600 blows per minute. With the drilling function engaged, the Combi offers a maximum drill depth of 6.5 feet at […]