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U.S. Concrete Inc. launched its first fully sponsored continuing education course for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. The online course, “New Rapid-Drying Concrete Addresses Floor Covering Failures. Preventing Moisture-Related Problems in Concrete Floors,” promotes understanding of moisture-related failures of floor coverings and the latest prevention methods. The course provides a […]
Husqvarna’s new PG 400-220V small floor grinder has excellent ergonomic and performance features. It features a 4-horsepower, one-phase motor and can easily grind concrete, mastic, glue, overlayments and epoxies. The PG 400-220V is easy to use, with an ergonomically designed handlebar and low noise levels. An extremely powerful machine for […]
TruCrete Surfacing Systems LLC has released truHybrid concrete resurfacing mix, a polymer-modified cementitious mix. TruHybrid allows the contractor to create a multitude of textures and applications with just one product. The coverage rate for a skimcoat is about 300 square feet per bag, and it can be applied from 1 […]
Front 9 Restoration has developed F9 BARC (Battery Acid Restoration Cleaner) for effective concrete cleaning. F9 BARC quickly removes orange battery acid staining, fertilizer staining and rust from concrete. It is biodegradable and nonabrasive, contains no hydrochloric acid and restores concrete to its natural bright gray color. Product application is […]
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their eighth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 […]
Precast Specialties Corp. is pleased to announce that Brandon Duffel has accepted the position of senior project manager. Brandon’s responsibilities will include managing and supporting projects for Precast Specialties Corp.’s rapidly growing Architectural Group. Duffel brings many years of experience and a proven track record as a project engineer and […]
Westcoat is pleased to announce the hiring of Dean Jarmusch as national sales manager. Jarmusch touts over 25 years of sales experience in the flooring and construction industry. Previously, as principle partner at Architectural Design Options, Jarmusch worked with a variety of manufacturers to develop sales within the architectural and […]
Superabrasive Inc. is introducing its newest line of Lavina machines: the Lavina S series, which features forced belt-driven planetary movement. The new Lavina S machines are available as 20-, 25-, 30- and 32-inch electric models, as well as 25- and 30-inch propane models. “One advantage of our Lavina S machines […]
When word hit the street that J.C. Penney Co. would ask concrete polishing contractors to help renovate its department stores across the country as part of a master plan to reinvent the chain, the news was well-received by manufacturers and suppliers of architectural and polished concrete materials.
The biggest issue contractors confronted during J.C. Penney Co.’s Wave 2 of renovations in August concerned the whiteness of the Izod shops’ burnished floors.
