ChemMasters Inc. has announced Release, a general-purpose concrete form release agent. Release is a petroleum- and mineral oil-based product. Its dual-action formulation is lightly reactive with improved barrier characteristics. Release from ChemMasters is for poured-in-place or formed concrete. Release works well with forms made of plywood, high-density plywood, wood, fiberglass, […]

The first annual Healthy Workplace Certification Awards recognize Frederick County (Maryland) businesses that are committed to improving employee health and well-being. Equipment Development Co. Inc. (EDCO), a leader in concrete surface preparation, repair, restoration and sawing equipment, was honored alongside 20 other regional workplaces. EDCO received the award based on […]

Jon-Don Inc. has added Revive-Maxx Concrete Polishing Pads to its line of concrete surface prep, polishing and maintenance products. Revive-Maxx pads are impregnated with Ferrzon, the only substance capable of scratching a diamond. These pads will remove light etch marks from daily usage and recover a floor’s lost gloss to […]

The American Concrete Institute’s latest edition of the ACI Manual of Concrete Practice is the most comprehensive concrete reference set available. It contains 220 of the most used documents on concrete technology, including all widely used ACI concrete and masonry code requirements, specifications, guides and reports. ? (248) 848-3700 www.concrete.org

Empire Blended Products has introduced a new line of decorative concrete products under the preexisting Rainbow brand. The new line features 20 products for repair, restoration and home improvement. Founded in 1946 and still a family-owned and operated business, Empire Blended has been engineering cutting-edge concrete products designed to meet […]

Green Scene Landscaping and Pools, of Chatsworth, California, has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” by Houzz.com, a leading platform for home remodeling and design. The premier landscape design and construction firm was chosen by the more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community. The Best Of Houzz […]

The Quikrete Cos., a leading manufacturer of packaged concrete products for the building and home improvement markets, has opened an online company store at Thequikretestore.com. Consumers, customers and employees can chose from hundreds of officially licensed Quikrete items ranging from premium golf shirts and fleece jackets to die-cast toy trucks […]

The Quest Building Products location in Anaheim, California, has celebrated its grand reopening following a store and warehouse remodel. It’s also anticpating the introduction of its improved Kretus materials line. In 2012, Quest Building Products became the sole distributor of the Kretus line of concrete restoration coatings. Quest Building Products […]

On a visit to the SASE University training workshop held in April in Knoxville, Tennessee, I had the privilege of meeting several contractors who all shared a common interest in learning. Despite the fact that all were established polishing professionals, they came with one goal in mind: finding ways to […]

The latest compilation of “ASTM Standards in Building Codes” is available on DVD and online. The ASTM release contains more than 2,000 ASTM construction specifications, practices and test methods compiled from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. These standards satisfy the international code requirements established by the International Code Council. […]