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U.S. Saws has introduced a high-volume electric dual-component gear pump for the installation of polyureas. Two 5-gallon polyethylene tanks hold the components to be mixed and applied. The pump offers a 1-to-1 component mixing ratio, though a 2-to-1 ratio is available as an option. The materials move through an aluminum […]
Dur-A-Flex recently debuted its Armor-Stat ESD floor system. The three-step, epoxy-urethane ESD system offers superior abrasion and chemical resistance. Additionally, its UV resistance ensures consistent color throughout the life of the floor. Armor-Stat is available in five colors.
The American Concrete Institute has presented its Distinguished Achievement Award to the Cement Council of Texas. The award is given to ACI nonmembers who have made notable contributions to the advancement of the concrete industry. CCT promotes the sustainable use of cement and concrete, including concrete pavements, soil cement, and […]
Bonsal American Inc., an Oldcastle company, has acquired the TXI Package Products business of TXI Operations LP, a subsidiary of Texas Industries Inc. The Package Products business unit is comprised of five Texas manufacturing facilities located near three of the major markets in Texas: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston and Austin/San Antonio. […]
Ardex Americas has begun construction on a new marketing building at its corporate headquarters in Aliquippa, Pa., as well as on a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and technical training center in Stockton, Calif. The marketing building will be completed by early summer 2012 and the new plant will open in the […]
The new Mongoose X from Engrave-A-Crete is capable of a wide range of cuts, including straight cuts, arcs and circles. The Mongoose X is ergonomically designed, and its removable handle is designed to eliminate muscle strain. Without the handle, the Mongoose X becomes a low-profile engraver for confined spaces. Features […]
That intriguing disk is an Aztec calendar colored with SS products. Coyne Edmison, general manager of The Stamp Store, a retailer affiliated with SS, sent us the rest of the story.
NewLook International Inc. has unveiled SmartColor, an acrylic water-based concrete color stain with nanotechnology. It’s used to restore, decorate and revitalize concrete and masonry floors. The nanotechnology used enables the stain to penetrate and adhere to very dense surfaces. It is also water-submersible and alkali-, weather- and UV-resistant. SmartColor stains […]
NewLook International Inc. has unveiled NanoSet Color, the latest installment in NewLook’s NanoSet Polishing System of densifiers, sealers, cleaners and colorants. The water-based stain formula is based on a blend of densifying silicates, which create a translucent UV-stable finish, suitable for both interior and exterior polishing projects. NanoSet Color hardens, […]
CS Unitec’s new EBS 180 H 7-inch hand-held concrete grinder removes epoxy, paint and other coatings. It also prepares new concrete surfaces before the application of new paints or coatings. This grinder is solidly built with a 20-amp, 2,500-watt motor to enable a high load capacity running 7-inch diameter diamond […]
