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The newest product line from Dustless Technologies combines the widely used Dust Muzzle with a superior Dustless Vac system. It arrives one step ahead of looming OSHA requirements that require the use of better dust collection systems. The new Dustless Vac system looks similar to other wet/dry vacuums on the […]
Reward Wall Systems Inc., a manufacturer of insulating concrete forms based in Omaha, Neb., is transferring its Omaha production activity to Diversified Plastic Corp. in Nixa, Mo. The Nixa, Mo., plant will distribute Reward ICFs primarily in the central Midwest, and will be supplying Ledge, Taper Top and 45-degree corner […]
Butterfield Color has developed Cantilevered Cut Stone Step & Form Liners for use in decorative hardscapes and paving. The form-liner tools allow a rough cut stone texture to be transferred to tread edges, corners, and risers of castin- place steps. They can also be effectively used for countertops, pool coping […]
ICI has announced its intention to build a new Elotex Redispersible Powder Polymers manufacturing plant in China as part of its strategy to grow aggressively in that country and the Asia Pacific region. ICI is currently in the process of selecting the plant location. The new facility for Elotex, a […]
Makita USA Inc. offers the JS8000, a fast-cutting variable-speed Fiber Cement Shear Kit. The tool offers precision- machined blades and a powerful motor to cut straight and contour lines quickly and quietly with less dust. Makita’s Fiber Cement Shear has solid steel blades for making faster precision cuts. Its single-piece […]
VIC International has introduced a multipurpose concrete floor corrections machine capable of up to 1,000 square feet per hour. Named the VIC (SM 320) Shave- Master, the powerful machine was specially designed for concrete contractors. It uses 50 diamond blades for coatings removal, correcting curled joints and joint repair, slurry […]
Fomo Products Inc. has developed Handi-Stick, a durable, pressurized polyurethane foam construction adhesive that is said to outperform caulk adhesives. Handi-Stick is a fast, strong-bonding and durable pressurized polyurethane foam construction adhesive. It bonds with polystyrene substrates without having any adverse effect on the polystyrene. The fast-curing adhesive is free […]
Prosoco has promoted Nick Savage to lead Prosoco’s Consolideck concrete flooring line of products designed to harden, decorate, protect and maintain finished concrete floors. A seven-year veteran with Prosoco, Nick previously worked as the company’s regional sales manager covering the Midwest. He started working for Prosoco in 2010 as a […]
Wethersfield, CT- Don Shubert, Executive Director of the Connecticut Construction Industries Association (CCIA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Di Cenzo as Executive Director of the Connecticut Concrete Promotion Council (CCPC), a supporting committee of the Connecticut Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA).
Using crystallising admixture and wax-based curing agents significantly improves the performance of concrete in harsh conditions, a new study from Brunel University London suggests.
