The new Automated Remote Manipulator (ARM) from NLB Corp. is a semiautomated water jet system that increases operator protection while reducing downtime.
Press Releases
E-Z Floor Guards are better than booties
Forget about traditional shoe covers most workers wear to protect floors from dirt and debris. Trimaco LLC recently added E-Z Floor Guards to its extensive range of products. E-Z Floor Guards have a three-step system which applies a sheet of adhesive plastic film to the bottom of a shoe or […]
Improved Hilti PR 30-HVS Rotating Laser
From leveling formwork and setting digital slopes outdoors, to aligning and layout work indoors, the Hilti PR 30-HVS does it all while bringing reliability and durability to a new level. This durable tool is designed to be drop-resistant from standard working height due to an internal damping system, shock absorbing […]
Cheng increases mold-making options
Cheng Concrete’s expanded line of mold-making supplies includes new polyurethane mold rubber choices for casting all types of projects and tooling epoxy options for thermal form molds. Choices include Poly 74-20 Mold Rubber, a new, high-performance soft and very stretchy rubber that is great for casting wax, resin, concrete and […]
Surface Gel Tek announces two new distributors
Surface Gel Tek’s products will now be available through two new companies — Fishstone Studio Inc. and Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply. Fishstone/Concrete Countertop Supply is the online source for decorative concrete tools and supplies along with decorative concrete training in their new facility. Their aim is to provide personalized […]
AmeriPolish Announces Hybrid Silicate Densifiers
AmeriPolish Architectural Concrete Products announced two new hybrid silicate densifiers: 3D HS and 3D HSL. Both products are a blend of reactive silicates and additives that provide enhanced densification and stain resistance.
New Mold Star 20T translucent platinum silicone
Mold Star 20T is an easy-to-use Shore 20A translucent platinum silicone that is mixed 1A:1B by volume with no weighing scale necessary. It features relatively low viscosity, and vacuum degassing is not required for most applications. Pot life is 6 minutes and cure time is 30 minutes at room temperature. […]
New Hilti Firestop silicone joint spray CFS-SP SIL
Hilti, a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized tools and fastening systems for the professional user, announces a new silicone joint spray. The fast-curing properties of the new Firestop silicone joint spray CFS-SP SIL allow contractors to reduce delays caused by weather, while improving their productivity and reducing the risk […]
Construction sector adds 6,000 jobs in June
Nonfarm payrolls were up 288,000 in June, according to today’s data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was above economists’ expectations. The construction sector added 6,000 jobs. The unemployment rate in June decreased to 6.1 percent, the lowest since September 2008. However, the labor participation rate is still only […]
Concrete Polishing Association of America announces new president
The Concrete Polishing Association of America (CPAA) has announced a new president. Chad Gill, president of Concreate Inc., in Midlothian, Virginia, was elected by the CPAA board of directors at the annual board meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, before the 2014 World of Concrete show. Through Concreate, Gill has been […]