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Makita Rotary Hammer Introduced to the Market by Makita USA

TMakita U.S.A., Inc., the innovation leader in power tools and accessories, has launched two new 1-3/16” Rotary Hammers with an L-shape design for increased accuracy. The HM3001CK Makita Rotary Hammer and HM3011FCK Makita Rotary Hammer are ideal solutions for a range of applications including concrete forming, hanging pipe with threaded […]

Upclose look at a Laticrete finished coated floor

Beauty and a beast:
Coating that inhibits microbial growth
fiercely protects and looks great

Founded in 1786, Lynchburg, Virginia, has more nationally registered historic properties per capita than any city of its size nationwide. It is well-known for the Civil War’s Battle of Lynchburg, which occurred nearly 100 years after its founding. Today, the town’s rural setting offers residents few facilities for comprehensive medical […]

Form Tie Shortage Could Create a Temporary Shutdown in Residential Construction

The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – the leading organization serving as the voice of cast-in-place contractors – has announced an industry-wide effort to mitigate the pending steel form tie shortage across the North American markets. According to James Baty, executive director of the CFA, the shortage of steel form ties […]

High Demand for Water-based Polyaspartic Coatings from Construction Industry

The global polyaspartic coatings market is in the recovery phase with the construction and transportation sectors gaining momentum again after initial shocks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While manufacturers are gaining momentum again, high demand for water-based polyaspartic coatings is significantly surging from key end-use industries such as power generation, […]

Coatingstown by CFI

Coatingstown by CFI is Newest Interactive Floor Coating Selection Tool

In Coatingstown by CFI, the concrete floors are always perfect, always protected from whatever the world throws at them. Why? Because they always have the right coating for the job. Check out Coatingstown at cficoatings.com/floor-coatings/coatingstown/. It isn’t a real place, of course, but is a powerful new interactive coatings selection […]

Ultra-Trak in use applying sealer to concrete

Simple and flexible
Machine’s ease of operation key to large grind-and-seal job’s success

For such a simple piece of equipment, Fas-Trak Industries Inc.’s Ultra-Trak offers users a lot of flexibility when it comes to applying densifiers and sealers, says Dan Baird, president of Floor Tech Solutions Inc. The automated application system can apply concrete chemicals at a rate of up to 25,000 square […]

Jesse Smith - Curb Roller Mfg

Curb Roller Manufacturing Appoints Jesse Smith as General Manager

Curb Roller Manufacturing, the world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, announces Jesse Smith as its new general manager. Smith will be responsible for ensuring Curb Roller Manufacturing runs smoothly and effectively. He will be overseeing the day-to-day operations to helping drive production goals. “Jesse shares our family values in […]

Awards

American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and also companies for both their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2021 honorees also include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes persons of eminence in the field of […]

SprayWorks Offers Free Online Spray Foam Training for Business Owners and Applicators

SprayWorks Equipment is launching its new free online spray foam training, titled Introduction to Insulation Spray Foam. The free training is a first step for new foamers or new business owners looking to understand the basics of spray foam. The new online training includes the following features: One-step registration and […]