The Blastrac® GPX 10-18 is a propane-powered, rideon shot blast cleaning system that strips, cleans and profiles simultaneously. The environmentally friendly system features its own onboard dust collection system to control dust and contaminants. It is ideal for bridge deck repair, highway maintenance, line stripe removal, airport runway and tarmac […]

Irv Levine, chairman of Multiquip Inc., has retired nearly 30 years after founding the construction equipment company. “It’s been an unbelievable experience for me and one heck of a ride,” Levine says. “I believe our success is truly due to the philosophy of taking care of our customers and our employees.”

Sanders Saws Inc., one of the most respected names in cutting tools and diamond blades, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in 1953 by Eugene Sanders, the Honey Brook, Penn., manufacturer serves the professional concrete contractor and the masonry, refractory and quarry industries. Sanders Saws’ product line includes a full line of concrete and masonry saws, diamond core bits, diamond blades, and grinding heads.

A state-of-the-art education facility that will serve the ready-mixed concrete and related construction industries recently opened adjacent to the headquarters of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Sika Corp has broken ground on a new warehouse in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, to accommodate the company’s expected annual growth in sealant sales.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will hold its 2003 spring convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, from March 30 through April 3. More than 1500 delegates, mainly engineers and contractors from throughout North America and other countries, are expected to attend the five days of meetings, exhibits and related events.

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 […]

Marshalltown has made a proven line of tools even better by adding the patented Durasoft handle to all of its corner trowels and edgers marketed under the Marshalltown brand. The handle permits an ergonomically friendly soft grip while offering excellent control of the tool. For more information, visit www.marshalltown.com.

Multiquip’s new Side Winder Gas Cut-Off Saws are highspeed, lightweight alternatives for a multitude of applications. The saws are ideally suited for concrete and masonry cutting but can also ease though piping and ceramics. Two models are offered, both of which have 12- and 14-inch blade capacities. Both also feature […]

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 […]