The American Concrete Institute has named Colin Lobo, vice president of engineering for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, as a Fellow in its organization, placing him among an elite group of technical experts within the concrete industry. Founded in 1904, ACI is a technical and educational society dedicated to […]

VIC International has designed a seam clamp that incorporates all the features needed by installers as well as fabrication shops. It features not only a very positive pull-together feature, but also slab levelers to assure perfect alignment. It also has a rubber “bumper” that can be used to hold backsplashes […]

DTW Associates Inc. has released its first short course on CD, titled “Polymer Alloys and Blends.” The CD presents a comprehensive review of the state-of-art knowledge in theories, principles and practices related to polymer alloys and blends. Its primary emphasis is on the application of fundamentals to real-world problems. The […]

Crack chaser moves right along The Saw-Tec CC-100 crack chaser, available in gas or electric models, is a high productivity, walk-behind crack-chasing saw that cuts concrete or asphalt to a 1- inch depth. The unit cuts 6 to 8 feet of crack per minute, or up to 3,000 linear feet […]

Sto Corp., a world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems, has appointed David Boivin as CEO. Boivin was previously vice president of sales and marketing for the insulation group at CertainTeed Corp. of Valley Forge, Pa. Prior to joining CertainTeed in 1991, Boivin managed manufacturing operations in the appliance, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Marshalltown Trowel Co. has introduced the new lightweight Spred-Krete trowel with a tough magnesium blade. The Spred-Krete comes with a 57- inch aluminum handle, powder-coated with a non-slip grip. Another option is a contoured 60- inch wood handle. The bracket can be used with or without a 5⁄16-inch diameter hook. […]

Multiquip’s new “Street Pro” Series walk-behind saws are designed for rental operators, offering superior strength, durability and high performance. Three models are available, all featuring a steel-box frame design to extend saw life and reduce vibrations for maximum effectiveness while cutting concrete or asphalt. The saws, which combine the best […]