VitraStone Eco-Friendly Sinks and Surfaces from VitraStone LLC are made from 70 percent to 85 percent recycled products such as recycled glass and fly ash, all blended with a proprietary mix of ceramic cement. Twice as strong as competitors, the feel of VitraStone competes with any other concrete or natural […]

Six cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the Sixth Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards, presented by the Portland Cement Association and Cement Americas magazine at the PCA’s spring meeting in March. The awards honor facilities that “exemplify the […]

Valspar Flooring introduced UR-22 EnviroUltra WBU, a water-based urethane topcoat designed for use over epoxy or wall base coats in environments that are subjected to chemical exposure and abrasive wear. EnviroUltra WBU boasts a low-VOC formulation of 60 percent solids. The product produces greater build per coat, and is ideally […]

Tritex ICF Products introduced a ledge reinforcement system to its Xillix ICF (insulating concrete form) product line. The two-piece system consists of a 9-inch ledge ICF form and a 9-inch preformed welded wire reinforcement. The ICF Ledge Reinforcement System is designed to support brick and stone exterior finishes as well […]

At a recent meeting, the board of trustees of the RMC Research Foundation voted to change the Foundation’s name to the RMC Research & Education Foundation. The change better reflects the mission of the Foundation, which is to support research and educational programs that will increase professionalism and quality in […]

The Gator, a new long-life polishing pad from Diamond Concrete Tools, is a Velcro-backed pad that can be used dry, wet, or on a combination of both. On many floors, Gator will remove stock as quickly as metals. It performs rapid stock removal with no ghost scratches from an incomplete […]

The RMC Research & Education Foundation released three pervious concrete studies. The reports, researched and prepared by the Stormwater Management Academy at the University of Central Florida, are “Construction and Maintenance Assessment of Pervious Concrete,” “Hydraulic Performance Assessment of Pervious Concrete Pavements for Stormwater Management Credit,” and “Compressive Strength of […]

Boulder Image LLC of Phoenix Ariz., and Stockton, Calif., has added a new product line, an overlay system called Euro Plus. This acrylic cement overlay system is designed to create simulated granite countertops. This new line is designed to be installed over existing surfaces for remodeling or to be installed […]

Custom Concrete Molds, new from River Alloy Designs, are made to be used again and again, unlike most concrete sink molds on the market today. Built from durable and lightweight fiberglass, they can be taken from one job to the next, creating smooth and rich custom concrete countertops. Levi Susoev, […]

Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has released the Sandroid, an innovative tool that blasts decorative designs into concrete and, just as importantly, captures and recirculates its blasting media. The all-in-one tool blasts a design and vacuums debris simultaneously to maintain a nearly dust-free environment. It separates fine dust particles and reuses the blasting […]