DeWalt has launched its new line laser (DW089K), which features multiple design enhancements to improve productivity on the job site. Unlike many line lasers on the market, the DW089K features a second plumb line that forms a 90-degree intersecting line on the floor and ceiling. A third vertical beam allows […]
Decorative Concrete Press Releases
All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.
Concrete Decor is the industry’s go-to source, so be sure to look here for all the breaking news and trends in the decorative concrete industry.
Cup wheel for removal, prep
Dynamic Diamond Tooling’s new six-segment 7-inch cup wheel is used to remove coatings and provide for aggressive surface prep. The large beefy segments and the spacing between them enables this cup wheel to provide aggressive removal of coatings and surface preparation. The 30/40 grit provides flexibility over a wide range […]
Engrave-A-Crete CFO takes on sales
Faron Adamson, CPA, has been appointed sales manager for Engrave-A-Crete. Adamson has served as the comapny’s chief financial officer for the past five years. He will now assume the additional duties of managing national and international sales. www.engraveacrete.com
Magnalight releases light tower
The new Magnalight battery-powered light tower from Larson Electronics LLC can be extended to 8 feet in height and recharged from 115VAC or 12VDC power sources. Resistant to water and dust intrusion, the LED10W-LT portable light tower contains a 10-watt LED light head producing 800 lumens. This unit can illuminate […]
New pads from Applied Diamond Tool
Applied Diamond Tools has introduced 4-inch Metal Bond Flexible Diamond Polishing/Grinding Pads. These metal-bond flexible diamond grinding pads are designed for heavy to medium grinding of concrete, granite and other stones. They uniquely combine the aggressive, long-lasting features of cup wheels with the flexibility of diamond pads. These aggressive, purely […]
New shotcrete educational tool
The American Shotcrete Association has released Shotcrete Specifiers Education Tool, Version 2, which is designed to provide specifiers with a better understanding of the shotcrete process. Topics addressed include definitions, processes, uses, the history of shotcrete, and important components of a shotcrete specification. Materials include video, PowerPoint presentations and ASA’s […]
High-powered, glare-free lighting
Multiquip’s latest light tower, the GB2000 (GloBug Diffuser), enables Multiquip towable light tower users to meet requirements for glare-free lighting. The GB2000 connects to the light tower’s electrical system and attaches to the mast T-bar in place of original light fixtures. The assembly uses a quiet running industrial fan to […]
Standard proposed for lightweight aggregates and internal curing
ASTM International C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates is developing standard ASTM WK34078, Specification for Lightweight Aggregate for Internal Curing of Concrete. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C09.21 on Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete. www.astm.org
New Scofield Formula One Guard-W
New from L. M. Scofield Co., Scofield Formula One Guard-W is a water-based finish used in conjunction with a high-speed burnisher to enhance the gloss of ground and polished concrete surfaces. It was developed to provide a fast turnaround time, a measure of protection against water intrusion, excellent image clarity […]
Wife of Crown Polymers Executive Passes Away
Pattie Dimmick, wife of Floyd Dimmick Sr., technical director at Crown Polymers, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.







