The United States and Mexico announced in January that a duty on Mexican cement shipped to the U.S. will likely be dramatically lowered and, in three years, eliminated. Under the agreement, imports from Mexico would be capped at 3 million metric tons per year and be subject to a duty […]

Microsoft Corp. and Stargate Mobile have teamed with Ford Motor Co. on a mobile office system for Ford’s “General Contractor” F-250 Super Duty Truck. The Ford mobile office system is a small, lightweight computer that can be docked inside the vehicle and used away from the traditional office or taken […]

The Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA) has been honored with a Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Concrete Institute. CRMCA is being recognized for advancing the concrete industry through education, certifi cation, and the promotion of innovative uses of concrete throughout Colorado. The group’s activities emphasize education, product promotion, […]

Key Pool Deck, new from Key Resin Co., is a polymeric modified concrete resurfacing mortar designed to provide a durable, slip-resistant and waterproof surface. The two-component system is ideal for resurfacing both old and new concrete or masonry and provides a decorative finish for outdoor recreational areas such as swimming […]

The C. H. Hanson Co. has introduced SpeedMeter, a new electronic measuring wheel that is available with 4-inch and 13-inch wheel sizes to accommodate almost any industry. The 4-inch model is ideal for indoor applications, including flooring installers and interior designers. This one-pound unit extends to 39 inches for comfortable […]

The Performance Work Hat, new from Gorgonz Performance Work Gear, cools heads in hot weather and warms them in the cold. If worn wet in hot weather, it can keep a head up to 30 degrees cooler while venting sweat and heat. In cold weather (and when dry), the hat […]

Gorgonz Performance Work Gear has introduced a handful of gloves that may help keep contractors warm and dry in the winter months. Performance Work Gloves feature Thinsulate Insulation, which is made from microfibers that form a breathable, thin, moisture-resistant layer. The gloves’ Exhale Heating System lets breath in to warm […]

The newest product line from Dustless Technologies combines the widely used Dust Muzzle with a superior Dustless Vac system. It arrives one step ahead of looming OSHA requirements that require the use of better dust collection systems. The new Dustless Vac system looks similar to other wet/dry vacuums on the […]

Hitachi Power Tools has introduced a new 20-pound SDS Max demolition hammer, the H60MRV. The hammer features a powerful 12.5-amp motor that delivers 19.2 ft/lbs of impact energy to get the job done faster. It is engineered to power through concrete and stone materials quickly. The design of the tool […]

Cheng Sealer, from concrete artisan Fu-Tung Cheng, is a nontoxic, waterbased, high-performance sealer for concrete countertops. The food-safe sealer has a proprietary formula that provides a streak-free finish and dramatically improves stain and abrasion resistance. Its nonyellowing barrier provides exceptional adhesion and durability while maintaining the natural luster of concrete. […]