The ACI Foundation, a wholly owned and nonprofit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute, has opened its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2014-2015 academic year. The application process is open through Oct. 15, 2013. ? (248) 848-3179 www.scholarships.concrete.org
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New GranQuartz store near D.C.
GranQuartz has recently opened a new store in Beltsville, Md., close to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The 8,000-square-foot store has a warehouse and showroom. It will offer one-day shipping to parts of North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and New York City. ? (800) 458-6222 www.granquartz.com
An Alternative Perspective of White Cement From an Artist
Not everyone prefers white cement products over run-of-the-mill gray concrete when it comes to coloring.
The Smith self-propelled shaver
A self-propelled model in the FS3 Series built by Smith Manufacturing, the Smith FS350 Concrete Shaver features a 15-inch-wide stacked diamond-impregnated shaving drum. A diamond shaver works at higher rpm than a scarifier. The shaver is powered by an electric motor with a vacuum port for dust extraction. It can […]
VersaFlex achieves second ISO level
Coating and sealant maker VersaFlex Inc. has added another level of ISO 9001:2008 to its long-standing quality management system. Earlier in 2013, the VersaFlex Product Development and Testing Lab achieved ISO 9001:2008 “Design Certification.” The ISO 9001:2008 certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing consistent, high-quality coating products to the […]
Mako’s new screed support systems
Mako Enterprises is offering a new innovation in screed support systems. Mako Screed Support Systems maintain the finished elevation of concrete while increasing levelness and flatness and reducing production time. Voted a 2013 Most Innovative Product by industry professionals at the World of Concrete, Mako Screed Support Systems are perfect […]
Scanmaskin’s new distributors
Since Scanmaskin entered the United States marketplace last fall, Scanmaskin USA has been steadily increasing its distributor network. Through their new strategic partnerships with companies specializing in the decorative concrete industry, Scanmaskin now covers the entire continental U.S. — from the West Coast all the way to New Hampshire. Most […]
Knowing When and Why to Say No to Clients
At first, everything seemed perfect as my salesman and I finished setting up our booth for the annual home design and remodeling show in Visalia, Calif. Our exhibit location was ideal, our stamp and stain samples strategically located. The weekend crowd was near maximum capacity and everything seemed ripe for booking plenty of new accounts.
A faster cordless combihammer drill
The new Hilti TE 30-A36 is a cordless combihammer drill that drills and chips into concrete up to 40 percent faster than its corded competition due to its high-efficiency brushless motor and higher-mass hammering mechanism. By combining the high-capacity battery and utilizing Hilti brushless motor technology, this cordless solution delivers […]
Quest offers Scanmaskin, Blastpro
Quest Building Products has teamed up with two manufacturers, Scanmaskin USA and Blastpro Manufacturing. Scanmaskin and Blastpro machines are now available for purchase or rental at Quest Building Products in Anaheim, Calif., or San Diego. Scanmaskin is a manufacturer of floor-grinding, surface preparation and polishing equipment. Blastpro Manufacturing is a […]
