Laticrete Supercap LLC has promoted John Sacco to the position of managing director. He will be directly responsible for building the firm’s brand while developing a national network of elite Laticrete Supercap applicators. Additionally, he will guide the company’s international expansion programs. www.laticretesupercap.com

ChemMasters Inc. has announced a new low-VOC concrete cure and seal. Polyseal EZ is a specially formulated, slow-evaporating, bubble-resistant cure and seal. It provides excellent cosmetics for decorative applications such as exposed aggregate and stamped concrete. It also provides high quality curing, sealing and dust-proofing for broom finished concrete driveways, […]

Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has announced the Lil’ Beaver as the newest addition to their line of decorative concrete engraving tools. The Lil’ Beaveroffers decorative concrete installers a professional mid-size engraver with full-size power and king-size ability. Capable of a wide range of cuts, the versatile Lil’ Beaver quickly and efficiently transforms […]

Wind-lock has released its 2013 product catalog. The new catalog features sections for EIFS/Stucco/CI, ICF/SIP, weatherization, stealth access panels, drywall toolsa and accessories, and safety. Wind-lock’s 2013 eCatalog is available on their website for quick browsing. Their eCatalog has been completely redesigned, and is now searchable, printable, downloadable, clickable, sharable […]

Makita has released a new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Fan, model BCF201Z. The new BCF201Z has two settings (1,200 and 1,700 rounds per minute) for optimal air velocity control, with up to three hours of continuous run time in low speed with a fast-charging 18-volt LXT battery. The three-stage automatic […]

MCR Safety has introduced Alycore gloves, which the company claims are the most cut- and puncture-resistant gloves available in the market today. Alycore gloves are available in ForceFlex, Memphis Multi-Task and Ninja Flex lines for an assortment of industry applications. All Alycore styles provide cut performance levels that exceed CPPT […]

CS Unitec’s new wet-dry vacuum for dust extraction, model CS 1435, automatically cleans its filters without interrupting suction when it detects decreased airflow. The vacuum’s Electromagnetic Pulse Cleaning System maintains maximum suction by automatically shaking the filters to remove debris. Weighing only 33 pounds, the CS 1435 is a rugged […]

JoeCrete has entered a distribution partnership with CETCO Oilfield Services, a subsidiary of AMCOL International Corp., a publically traded mining and manufacturing company. JoeCrete was awarded master distribution rights in the U.S. for CETCO Slurry and Excess Water Management Solutions’ polymer-based flocculent that absorbs slurry and separates water and cementitious […]

WerkMaster has been chosen over 20 other concrete grinder manufacturers as the preferred choice of Line-X Protective Coatings. "Line-X contracted the University of Alabama in Huntsville to do an independent study of over 20 concrete grinder manufacturers," stated Brian Wilson, president of WerkMaster. "The criteria included: Ease of Operation; Grinding […]

The Northern California and Western Nevada Chapter of the American Concrete Institute recently recognize four outstanding concrete construction projects. The winners are: Architectural Category Winner: US Federal Courthouse – Bakersfield Submitted by: John Hunt and Tony Smith, Vulcan Materials Company Architect: NBBJ Architects Concrete Contractor: T.B. Penick and Sons Inc. […]