Laticrete International, Inc., a manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has announced the strategic asset acquisition of L&M Construction Chemicals, Inc. The acquisition will provide LATICRETE customers access to new products and technologies while expanding the company’s presence in the restoration and decorative concrete category. L&M produces a […]

The new Blastrac BMS-220ADB ride-on scraper is ideally suited for medium and large-sized applications with the added benefit of being battery-operated for increased versatility. It is very maneuverable with a zero turn radius. The Blastrac BS-110 floor scraper is a powerful self-propelled machine, ideal for indoor and outdoor medium-sized renovation […]

USG Corp. has introduced USG Durock Brand NST Concrete Finishing System, a concrete finishing process that utilizes proprietary product technology to help contractors accelerate the construction process and improve overall project quality. Further demonstrating its commitment to producing innovative products and systems, USG developed the three-step process to address many […]

CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. has announced the addition of Rapid Set V/O Repair Mix, a high performance, polymer-modified blend of Rapid Set Cement with additives and specially graded fine aggregates. It is for both exterior and interior use and can be used for general concrete repair, resurfacing, vertical and overhead […]

Blastrac has redesigned the blast wheel. The new 8 1/2-inch blast wheel is larger in diameter, has new bidirectional blades curved higher and has 20 percent more blade surface. The larger diameter propels abrasives at a higher velocity, yielding a more aggressive blast. The new control cage design creates an […]

Rhino Linings Corp., a global leader in the protective coatings and linings industry, has acquired Advanced Coating Solutions and Expo Industries Inc. Advanced Coating Solutions developed and manufactured waterborne, compliant coatings including epoxies, urethanes, stains, sealers and topcoats. Rhino Linings will continue producing Advanced Coating Solutions’ current commercial products, which […]

The Scan Combiflex 800 Propane (SC 800 Propane) from Scanmaskin is the newest model in the Scan Combiflex line of grinders. The SC 800 is ideal for outdoor applications where there are limited power options. The grinder is a powerful and efficient machine, engineered for any application. The machine is […]

In its latest forecast, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) predicts 2013 cement consumption will reach nearly 80 million metric tons, a 4.5 percent increase over 2012. Consumption levels will hit 86 million metric tons in 2014, an 8.1 percent year-over-year gain. During 2014, it is possible that all sectors of […]

Dur-A-Flex Inc.’s new resinous Accelera Fast Track Flooring System helps contractors increase efficiency and profitability and minimize downtime. Based on a proprietary new chemistry that eliminates lengthy install times, Accelera delivers high-performance features typical of traditional seamless flooring while helping contractors increase their overall efficiency and profitability. Available in 12 […]

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) unveiled a new logo and tagline at World of Concrete in Jan. 2014. The first major update since 1964, the new logo reflects the heritage of the 110-year American Concrete Institute brand and its increasingly global reach with a more modern, vibrant, and professional image. […]