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The year 2018 marks the 60th anniversary for Bon Tool Co, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade construction tools and equipment. Built on the strength of a single masonry product, Bon’s product line has expanded to nearly 6,000 tools for the trowel trades.
How do you tell if a floor has been profiled correctly without the use of a testing device? As a contractor, manufacturer or customer, this is an important topic. When polished concrete initially came to the market it was mainly used for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
More than 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world are expected to convene at the The Grand America Hotel & The Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. Technical and educational sessions will provide attendees with the latest research, case studies, best practices, and the opportunity to earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
E-Z Drill, a leading manufacturer of concrete drilling and doweling equipment, announces the retirement of Randy Stevens, vice president of sales. Stevens has been with the company for more than 28 years, joining just two years after E-Z Drill was founded.
Is training still relevant in the decorative concrete industry? Has the industry reached the maturity stage in its life cycle which directly impacts the desire or need to be trained? Or are we on a plateau, about to witness yet another surge of growth with new technologies and methods?
It’s going to take the industry by storm. It’s a game changer. Revolutionary. In the case of polishing concrete with power trowel machinery, all those phrases might well prove true. Or, maybe not. Revolutionary? You could make that claim. Game changer? Yes, but… Perhaps it’s best to conclude the jury’s […]
Chemline Inc. manufactures high-performance polyurethane, polyurea and hybrid coatings for a variety of applications. Among these is CHEMLINE ARC, which adheres extremely well to concrete with the use of a primer.
Graco Inc. a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the business of Smith Manufacturing, effective Dec. 15, 2017. Smith, located in Pompano Beach, Florida, makes and sells scarifying equipment for both interior and exterior surface preparation.
CSDA has planned an impressive selection of events for World of Concrete 2018 that includes four course offerings to train and certify concrete industry professionals. The courses are scheduled between January 22nd and 25th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Becoming certified with CSDA means serious business. Now, a professional contractor can show clients that their company is a trustworthy brand, maintains sound business practices and employs certified, highly-skilled operators through the completion of the association’s innovative program.
