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Blastcrete Equipment Co. recently introduced the D3522 attachment, a hot epoxy pump that can be powered by an existing hydraulic power source. It is lighter, more versatile and more affordable than hot epoxy pumps and mixer/pump combinations with built-in power supplies, especially since skid steers and other equipment with auxiliary hydraulic hookups can power the unit.
Atlas Copco’s new Essential (ES) breaker attachments give rental centers and contractors a fast return on investment by simplifying maintenance and operation. Atlas Copco created the ES Range as an economical and user-friendly option for general construction projects and light demolition.
Kaza Concrete now offers “Edgy” tiles, a collection of 3-D and 2 1/2-D tiles that give structure to smooth walls. The tiles can be applied to interior and exterior surfaces, partially or entirely covering them.
Deco-Crete Supply, a distributor with locations in Orrville and Columbus, Ohio, has opened its third store in Cleveland.
L. M. Scofield Co. has released Naturescapes, a new set of Chromix admixtures for color-conditioned concrete colors. Its nine integral concrete colors are specifically designed to visually recede into the surroundings by reflecting the darker, more recessive color schemes of native soils or vegetation.
BuildBlock Building Systems, manufacturers of Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFS), accepted two national industry awards at the 2014 ICF Builder Awards held during the World of Concrete 2015 event in Las Vegas.
Effective March 1, 2015, Alpha Professional Tools will discontinue the AIR-658 Pneumatic Polisher. This model has been upgraded to the AIR-680 Pneumatic Polisher.
The sometimes overwhelming task of choosing the right self- leveling underlayment has been made easier by Ardex with the addition of three new self-leveling underlayment options.
The friction created between the surface and diamond tool when grinding concrete, stone and terrazzo floors leads to heat generation which affects quality and performance. If temperatures are too high, there is a risk of so-called glazing and a reduction in tool performance, resulting in loss of efficiency and higher costs.
Spancrete, a leader in precast, prestressed concrete products and solutions, expanded their Southeastern operations by opening a new production facility in Newnan, Georgia, in January 2015.
