Marvin Dodson of Rare Earth Labs has received a patent for his concrete stain concentrates. Rare Earth’s stains provide a natural, translucent appearance that brings out the natural beauty of concrete. They are suitable for floors, walls, countertops or decorative accessories. The concentrates, which come in eight basic colors, can […]

Master Builders Inc., a leading admixture supplier, has launched a new electronic tool on its Web site. Durability GPS (Global Product Selector) helps users design and specify concrete that will provide the best possible performance and the longest service life. The e-tool functions as a multi-level selector system that considers […]

Grace Construction Products and Davis Colors have agreed to form a distribution alliance. Grace plans to distribute Davis’ Hydrotint liquid color and Chameleon T liquid color dispensing systems to ready mix and precast producers in North America. “Our agreement with Davis will provide us with the opportunity to combine Grace’s […]

Sika Corp. has launched a new line of high-performance silicone sealants to complement its existing line of polyurethane construction sealants. SikaSil-C 995 is a one-component silicone sealant with movement capability of +50 percent/-50 percent. The key target applications for this product are glazing, perimeter seals, glass-glass and glass-metal joints in […]

Sto Full-Depth Repair Mortar with integral corrosion inhibitor is a singlecomponent cement-based mortar for structurally repairing or overlaying deteriorated concrete. It can be used on horizontal surfaces for repairs from 4 to 12 inches (12 to 102 mm) or be extended with aggregate for deeper applications. Its benefits include low […]

Hyde Manufacturing Co. has introduced professional quality SuperSoft Gel Knee Pads to its product line. The knee pads contain heavy duty gel cushions at pressure points designed to lessen worker fatigue and long-term knee pain. Contoured to cushion and protect the knee for all-day wearability, the pads have 3-inch wide […]

North Safety Products has introduced the CFR-1, a particulate respirator that combines a reusable half mask with formed, disposable filters. The reusable elastomer facepiece is comfortable and provides an excellent sealing surface. The disposable filters do not come in contact with the face, so they are protected from sweat and […]

Got a client who won’t listen to reason? The HowToVideoLibrary has released the first in a series of legal programs aimed at helping small businesses handle conflicts with clients. The first program is focused on the needs of independent contractors when faced with an adversarial client. The video covers how […]

Sika Corp., a worldwide leader with more than 90 years of experience in concrete materials and restoration technology, has introduced its new Construction CD. The CD contains Technical Data Sheets and MSDS sheets for all admixture, repair and protection products, as well as how-to information for its more recent line […]

Multiquip’s new “Mason Pro” Masonry Saws provide highquality professional cutting performance for a wide variety of materials — stone, ceramics, pavers, brick, block and other masonry products. The MP1 Series is designed for vigorous masonry cutting applications and combines high performance and portability in one compact package. The saws are […]