Clemons Concrete Coatings’ Solid Sealer Stains are now available in a low-VOC formula. Super Sealer Stain is an acrylic resin stain formulated especially for concrete. When applied properly it resists cracking, chipping, peeling and mildew. It dries to a semigloss and resists oils, detergents, acids, salts and other chemicals. Super […]

Research and field experience have shown that fines free of clay and other harmful materials can be non-detrimental, and even beneficial, for concrete properties. A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to distinguish between harmful and non-harmful fines in construction aggregate. ASTM WK36804, Test Method for Rapid Determination […]

Oldcastle Architectural has created Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers, a collection of high-density, pre-finished architectural concrete masonry units whose designs reflect timeless aesthetic appeal with artisan, hand-cut appearances. “The Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers collection brings six of our artisan designs together in one place as a solution to designers, architects and […]

ChemMasters Inc. has introduced a low-VOC decorative concrete sealer that provides 200 – 300 percent more working time during application. Stamped & Decorative Concrete Sealer 400A is specifically formulated to be slow-evaporating for easier application, and eliminate bubbles associated with the fast-drying solvents commonly used in low-VOC sealers. The sealer […]

CS Unitec’s new EDS 181 is a 7-inch heavy-duty, portable saw for wet/dry stone cutting. With a powerful 20 Amp motor and load speed of 4300 RPM, this saw cuts smoothly through hard stone surfaces including granite, marble, terrazzo and more. The cutting depth is easily adjusted without tools for […]

Allen Engineering Corp. has entered into a joint marketing agreement with Equipment Synergy International. Under the agreement, the concrete equipment manufacturers will share some of their sales and marketing resources to better penetrate the construction equipment rental market domestically and internationally under both the Allen and ESI brands. To facilitate […]

U.S. Concrete Inc. announced today that it has signed license agreements with major ready mix concrete producers to manufacture its proprietary technology, Aridus Rapid Drying Concrete. Aridusis the first ready-mix concrete solution for preventing floor covering failures that result from excess moister vapor in concrete slabs, an industry-wide problem that […]

Husqvarna has announced a number of staff changes. Chris Banks has joined Husqvarna as the District Sales Manager for Southern Florida. Chris has 13-plus years of experience in construction equipment sales. Chris’s background makes him well suited for understanding customers’ needs and helping to grow their businesses. Ed Cancela recently […]

The ACI Foundation, a wholly-owned and non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), has announced the opening of its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2013-2014 academic year. This year, the ACI Foundation is offering eight fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students, five scholarships for graduate students and […]

WerkMaster Ultra Floor Systems, a leading manufacturer and provider of surface preparation, restoration and refinishing equipment and solutions is proud to announce that we have teamed with Braxton-Bragg, an industry leading distribution company to complement our sales and distribution team in the US. “WerkMaster is excited to partner with Braxton-Bragg […]