UVolve Instant Floor Coatings are now registered with NSF International in the Non-Food Compounds R2 Category. The coatings provide proven robust protection within the food and beverage industries, including in processing, handling, packaging and storage facilities. UVolve coatings ensure a fast, cost-saving return to service because, unlike conventional coatings, they […]
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New 9-inch angle grinder is lighter, more economical
Metabo Corp. has introduced the W2000 9-inch angle grinder. Ideal for cutting, grinding and sanding, the W2000 is equipped with a 9-inch wheel guard, delivers 115 inch-pounds of torque and has a no-load speed of 6,600 rpm. This large angle grinder is one of the most efficient on the market, […]
Deaerator for polyurea polyaspartics
Pflaumer Brothers Inc. has announced new Tallicin 4040 Deaerator, especially for polyurea polyaspartic coatings used on concrete, metal, wood and other substrates. The new deaerator is extremely effective as a bubble-release additive in polyaspartic coatings with up to 8 mil film thickness, helping to eliminate pin holes, craters, and orange […]
Delta Performance Products LLC acquires Mandala Design
Delta Performance Products LLC has acquired the assets of concrete countertop outfit Mandala Design, of Ashville, N.C., and has established Mandala Studio in its Covington, Ga. headquarters. Delta now operates two divisions, Blueconcrete and Mandala Studio. Blueconcrete provides admixtures and colors for countertop and precast manufacturers. Mandala Studio produces custom […]
The Concrete Countertop Institute moves training center to Chicago
The Concrete Countertop Institute has moved its primary training location to the Chicago area. All hands-on classes will be held at the Concrete Countertop Supply by Fishstone facility in Elgin, Ill. There will be no change in curriculum or instructors. Jeff Girard, president of The Concrete Countertop Institute, will continue […]
Fiery, Overflowing Concrete Martini Glass is the Toast of Las Vegas
This concrete martini glass, tricked out with real fire, flowing water and concrete casino kitsch, was the toast of the Artistry in Decorative Concrete exhibition at the 2012 World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas.
Ultramarine Blue pigment developed by chemists
Nubiola has developed a new Ultramarine Blue for cementitious formulations. The new blue is available in two pigments that make up the Nubicem B series. Nubicem B-101 is an Ultramarine Blue recommended for indoor use, as well as outdoors where water contact is not extreme. Nubicem B-201 is Ultramarine Blue […]
L. M. Scofield debuts Soft Gray dye color
L. M. Scofield Co. has added a new color, Soft Gray, to its color options for its Formula One Liquid Dyes. The addition brings the total colors of dye available to 22. www.scofield.com
Sprayable surface retarder from Clemons Concrete Coatings
Super Cast from Clemons Concrete Coatings is a sprayable surface retarder designed to retard the hydration of the cement on the surface of freshly placed concrete, creating a variable etch on exposed concrete finishes. Super Cast is currently available in five different formulas that result in different depths of aggregate […]
Flexible form for curved designs
CertainTeed’s new CertaForm flexible flatwork form helps contractors tackle curved designs for projects such as patios, driveways and decks. CertaForm is made of cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that does not absorb moisture, is chemical-resistant, cleans quickly and does not warp or crack. The form’s durability allows it to be reused, […]







