B.E.P. Forming Systems Inc. has introduced the aluminum forming industry’s first lightweight combination hand-set or gang-set aluminum form panel, the B.E.P. Light Panel. Packed with the same features as B.E.P.’s patented Big Panels, the Light Panel weighs under 100 pounds, can be used in commercial and residential applications and can […]

Rhodia Performance Coatings & Services has developed a new group of Rhoximat latex powders for exterior insulation and finishing systems. The first two products in the new series, Rhoximat UP 820 A and Rhoximat HP 860 H, both have excellent adhesion and water-repellant properties, making them resistant to freeze-thaw. Rhoximat […]

Sto Corp. is a world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems. The company is now reaching out to the Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) market with three finish system options for ICF walls. Each option provides long-lasting protection and is available with a wide range of color and texture choices. […]

CS Unitec’s new wet/dry industrial vacuum, Model CS 1225, is designed for efficient dust extraction on the job site. The portable CS 1225 weighs less than 25 pounds, comes with a 15-foot hose and 25- foot power cord and includes an automatic filter cleaning system. A tool adapter easily connects to […]

Allied Marketing Systems, the company that developed the AccuCrete gypsum floor underlayment system, has brought another innovation to market. The new product, AccuRadiant, is pour-in-place gypsum concrete designed for radiant floor heating systems. The concrete can be safely poured over hot water tubes, electric heating cables or mats, securing them […]

Dow Corning showcased its latest offerings in buildingprotection solutions at the 2005 World of Concrete in Mexico. Featured products included water repellents that don’t contain solvents, stain protection products and price-competitive silicone sealants. Dow Corning Z-6683 Water Repellent Emulsion will help manufacturers avoid solvent regulation problems when they are formulating. […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has teamed with Advanced Cement Technologies to offer PowerPozz High Reactivity Metakaolin by the bag to concrete countertop fabricators and other decorative concrete contractors who need small quantities. Previously, metakaolin was available only in bulk, at a minimum in a pallet of 48 40-lb bags. This […]

Stow Construction Equipment’s new diamond blade line will cut a wide range of materials, from tile, brick and masonry block to concrete and asphalt. Within the new Stow line, there are seven blade types: specialized dry cutting, dry/wet cut segmented, small diameter, high speed dry cutting, tile and masonry, wet […]

The American Concrete Institute has released new editions of two best-sellers: the third edition of “Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction” and the seventh edition of “Formwork for Concrete.” The “Contractor’s Guide” is written by and for contractors and provides insight into proven construction practices. Topics include organizing for quality, […]

Susan M. Brimo-Cox, APR, an Ohiobased writer and frequent contributor to Concrete Decor magazine, won eight awards in the 2005 Communications Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Press Club. One was a second-place award for a Concrete Decor article called “Concrete Countertops.” The PPC is the Pennsylvania affiliate of the National […]