Brickform-Rafco Products, a leading manufacturer of architectural decorative concrete products, has promoted Clark Branum to the position of technical manager. Branum has been with Brickform for a number of years as area manager for the Northwest and liaison to many Asian countries. He now oversees the entire technical department and will […]

Wheelabrator PLUS Equipment Modernization Programs (EMP) help customers extend the effective life of their Wheelabrator equipment by retrofitting existing machinery with modern components. The company offers standard and custom EMP packages that are designed to increase production capacity, accommodate a changing product mix, extend service life, improve operating efficiency and […]

Durand Forms Inc., a manufacturer of aluminum wall forming systems and accessories for concrete contractors, has announced the appointment of Gary Brookshire as CEO. Durand hopes the move will accelerate growth and further strengthen its position in the aluminum wall forming system industry. The shift also allows Mike White, Durand’s […]

Decorative concrete is a booming industry, but to many it’s still a well-kept secret. That could soon be changing. San Antonio-based video production company J.E.L. Productions is working on a television program that will inform and educate consumers on the subject. The show was created by Wes Vollmer of Alternative […]

Once again this season, strong demand for cement is resulting in tight supplies in some areas of the country, according to a report released by the Portland Cement Association. PCA’s May 2005 survey of cement suppliers found that 23 states report tight supplies. “Because mortgage rates have remained near historic […]

Shave Away, Europe, now sells a dustless system for cutting 1⁄4-inch faux grout lines in one pass. The Saw Muzzle is www.ConcreteDecor.net • Apr/May 2005 • 63 made to be used with the Skil or other worm-drive circular saws. When used with a Blade Roller, a vacuum and a 7- […]

Mi-T-M Corp.’s Job Pro Electric series of cold-water pressure washers are designed for commercial jobs with tight budgets. Standard features on the Job Pro Electric Series include 1.5 hp to 8.0 hp electric motors, direct-drive triplex piston pumps with ceramic plungers, a 35-foot power cord, a 36-inch twopiece lance with […]

Multiquip’s new MGX-Series concrete vibrators are powerful, lightweight, handheld units. The costeffective tools are ideal for short pours, small walls and footings. The MGX-Series comes in two 280- watt models, the MGX-1 and the MGX-2, with six head sizes ranging from 0.9-inch (23 millimeters) to 11⁄2- inch (38 millimeters) for […]

Hitachi Power Drills has introduced a 1⁄2-inch hammer drill, the DV20VB2. The drill features an aggressive ergonomic design and is engineered to easily power through concrete and stone. The DV20VB2 is powered by an 8.3-amp motor that delivers 940 watts. The motor produces a no-load speed of 0-1,000/3,000 RPM and […]

Custom concrete identification hand stamps are now available from Columbia Marking Tools, and in less time than you might expect. The company uses a new manufacturing method to make all kinds of logo and special identification stamp designs quickly. Concrete stamps have taken months to produce in the past. For […]