Metabo Corp. has introduced the ASR 35, a heavy-duty vacuum that features automatic electromagnetic vibration filter cleaning. The ASR 35 wet/dry vac is suited for the collection of fine concrete dust created when grinding or cutting. It works equally well in the shop collecting large volumes of debris or nonflammable […]

Professional Trade Publications Inc. is seeking presentation proposals for the 2013 Concrete Decor Show, to be held March 11-15, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. Presentations are sought for both basic and advanced courses, including educational seminars, hands-on workshops and panel discussions. Courses may cover, but are not limited to, topics under […]

Bon’s line of contractor-grade hand tools has been expanded to include more than 600 new items. New products of interest span the trades and include: Bon’s Mixing & Pouring Barrel Transporter and Micro Topping Squeegees for concrete restoration work; Bon’s Nylon Face Dead Blow Hammers and Paver Joint Wire Brush […]

Walttools has made several additions to its collection of vertical concrete tools: three new texture roller sleeves, the Tru Pac X admixture kit for decorative vertical concrete, and an Old Castle Block vertical concrete stamp set. Gnarly Stone, Light Wood and Striated Slate are the latest texture roller sleeves, and […]

R.A.T. International, a trade group catering to rock carvers, artists and theme builders, has named the winners of the first annual R.A.T. International Design Competition. Best Overall Concept: Troy Lemon, Cornerstone Decorative Concrete, Fennville, Mich. Best 3D Sculpture: Kym and Stan Festa, I Dig Ponds, Englewood, Fla. Best Use of […]

NewLook International Inc. has unveiled an advanced liquid formula that dissolves and physically breaks down concrete. Mean Klean will safely clean, dissolve and remove concrete, cured cement, mortar, grout and stucco. It can also be used to clean tools. Mean Klean has been formulated to break down concrete by attacking […]

Solar Lightpod Systems, Engrave-ACrete’s latest offering, are solar-powered and completely wireless. The Lightpods can be installed into existing concrete, pavers, decks, asphalt and nearly any other surface, vertical or horizontal. Available in 2-inch and 2 1/2-inch models, five colors and various modes, Solar Lightpods are attached using a specialty core […]

Concrete Decor magazine and the American Institute of Building Design have teamed up to develop a new awards program, the ARDA Concrete Decor Design Competition. The design competition has been developed to recognize and encourage excellence in designing and building with architectural and decorative concrete and related materials. Categories include […]

Adhesive Technology Corp.’s new Crack Kit has everything you need to perform crack injection and concrete repair. The new, patented T-Port system reduces leaks, provides better penetration of resin into the crack and eliminates underfilling. The T-Ports contain tubes that expand to hold resin, which is then injected into the […]

Tom Ralston Concrete’s Lumi Lumi products will soon be available to the public. Lumi Lumi is a series of handcrafted glowing concrete products. Ten minutes of either direct or indirect sunlight will provide 10 hours of glow. They are used in gardens as ornamental art, on pathways as guides, and […]