Architectural Enhancements Inc. has purchased a new plant in Lake Crystal, Minn., and will be moving in this spring, gaining additional space for manufacturing, shipping and receiving. Architectural Enhancements has made some bagging agreements with other companies. In addition, the company has begun packaging in buckets, and its packaging sports […]

Bon Tool Co.’s 2007 product line of contractor-grade hand tools and materials includes more than 250 new products, including more than 50 decorative concrete items. The updated 296-page Bon Master Catalog is the most expansive yet, featuring 3,000 products for masonry, concrete and decorative concrete finishing, drywall, plastering, E.I.F.S., flooring […]

The T-form, the newest insulating concrete form from Reward Wall Systems Inc., is designed for use with the company’s iForm to make building interior demising walls more efficient. The T-form is intended to reduce material waste and reduce labor costs in the field. It is 11 inches wide with a […]

Allied Building Products Corp., a leading distributor of roofing, siding, waterproofing, windows and building materials, has agreed to distribute Sika Corp.’s line of sealants, epoxies, concrete repair mortars, waterproofing materials and coating products. ? (800) 425-5433 www.alliedbuilding.com

Solomon Colors Inc. donated readymix concrete materials to the ABC television program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” for season 4, episode 13, “The Thomas Family,” which aired in February. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and M/I Homes, an Ohio based homebuilder, teamed up with dozens of area contractors, distributors, businesses and volunteers […]

VMAC (Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors) has developed what it calls one of the most compact, lightweight underhood air compressor systems available. Despite the small size and compact installation of the VMAC under-hood unit, one of them can run two jackhammers or 10 angle grinders simultaneously with a 100 percent duty […]

Nilfisk-Advance America has introduced the CFM 125 industrial vacuum. Well-suited for use with walk-behind and hand-held concrete surface preparation tools, the CFM 125 features superior suction generated by two 800-watt bypass motors. A disposable paper bag filter captures the bulk of collected debris, and an optional upstream HEPA filter ensures […]

VIC International and W.R. Meadows Inc. have joined forces to create a polished concrete team that offers products and certification. As part of the partnership, Meadows’ Liqui-hard densifier and chemical hardener compound will be integrated into the VIC Certified “Green” Applicator polished concrete system. Liqui-hard is a ready-to-use, colorless liquid, […]

Makita USA Inc. has introduced the 7 1/4-inch Magnesium Hypoid Saw (model 5377MG), 7 1/4-inch Magne- sium Circular Saw with LED Light (model 5007MG), and 7 1/4-inch Magnesium Circular Saw with LED Light and Electric Brake (model 5007MGA). On these new saws, Makita has reduced the weight, improved the ergonomics, […]

ReCon Wall Systems Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., created a retaining wall 600 feet long and 20 feet tall for the back end of a condominium development in Cannon Falls, Minn. The wall cut into the side of an existing slope on a property with a 20-foot elevation change. Challenges on […]