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The Hippo Mixer’s easy tilt feature allows contractors to mix, transport and pour materials with unparalleled ease. With a mixing capacity of roughly 18 gallons (or 240 lbs), its high torque, 16-amp, two-speed motor makes it a natural for mixing self-leveling materials more productively while reducing operator fatigue.
Bob Harris II, our featured contractor in the Feb/March 2002 issue of Concrete Decor, died of a stroke on May 24th at the age of 67. Harris was a lifetime devotee of concrete construction who owned his own company in California for many years. He passed on his enthusiasm to […]
Diamond Blades has introduced its new Core Cut blade catalog, a fullyillustrated 32-page brochure that contains detailed information about the company’s line of wet and dry diamond blades, cup grinders, grinding heads, grinding blocks and diamond wire. Many new items are featured in the catalog, which can be obtained by […]
Metal Forms Corp. has launched a new Web site, www.metalforms.com. The upgraded site allows visitors to find and access product information more quickly and easily. The company, established in 1909, manufactures Meta Forms (steel forming systems for curb and gutter, paving, barrier and flatwork); Poly Meta Forms (plastic forming system […]
Dan Doolan, owner and operator of Surface Gel Tek, has opened a new office/warehouse in Mesa, Arizona. The new location was needed to serve the expansion demands of the company. Surface Gel Tek has recently signed on Kelly Moore Paints Commercial Coatings Division and Duron Paints & Wallcoverings as additional […]
Ardex Engineered Cements is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the release of a special commemorative black mixing barrel, available only until Dec. 31. While the color has changed from red to black, the ease of use, capacity and tool kit inside are unchanged. The tool kit is comprised of five […]
J. Christopher Ball has rejoined Vector Corrosion Technologies as director, sales and marketing. Ball will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all specification, sales, and marketing efforts for Vector, a leading supplier of products and services for corrosion mitigation in concrete structures. He will be based out of the Medina, […]
Texture-Crete, manufactured by Life Deck, is a polymer-modified cementitious coating that can be applied to existing concrete surfaces as well as plywood decks. The coating creates a decorative and safe textured finish with numerous color and texture options.
Creative contractors looking for new ways to boost their profits and differentiate their work would be wise to check into the stencils available from Stencil Systems Inc. and its distributors. Headquartered in Sandy, Utah, Stencil Systems is part of the Decorative Technologies Group, an Australia-based company that manufactures and supplies […]
Near Lake Tahoe, a 24-foot tall mountain gushing numerous waterfalls, pools, and a meandering stream winding through the grounds. On the side of the mountain you can see an old, abandoned mineshaft with a rusted railcar on the siding. Birds fly from tree branch to streamside as water gently splashes over rocks. It certainly looks and sounds real, but it’s not.
