The concrete industry’s Strategic Development Council, a council of the ACI Foundation, is currently seeking presentations for future sessions. SDC is currently seeking Technology Showcase presentations for its upcoming fall session, to be held in Quebec City, Quebec, Sept. 6-7, 2012. For more information and to submit your technology for […]
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New Wisconsin disributor for NewLook
NewLook International has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with Farrell Equipment & Supply Co. Inc. in Wisconsin. According to the partnership arrangement, Farrell Equipment will be the only authorized distributor of NewLook’s specialty product line in the state of Wisconsin. A minimum amount of NewLook’s comprehensive system of specialty products […]
Boot stands up to rebar wire ties
Billy Boots has expanded distribution of the Cruiser boot. Molded from lightweight EVA resin, the Cruiser has no seams to leak and no buckles to fail. At just 2.1 pounds per pair, Cruisers are virtual featherweights but still tough enough to stand up to challenges like rebar wire ties. www.billybootsusa.com
HEPA vacuum from CS Unitec
CS Unitec’s CS 1225 H wet/dry HEPA vacuum captures 99.999 percent of particles up to 0.1 microns, exceeding EPA filtration standards. The vacuum weighs less than 25 pounds and includes a hose adapter to easily connect portable power tools. www.csunitec.com
New products honored at Val-Test show
This year’s New Products awards at the annual Val-Test Distributor Show and Meeting were split into two categories: one for sundries and one for hardware, plumbing and electrical. This year’s Sundries winner is Preval for their vFan Airbrush, which converts to an air gun and achieves 3-inch fan and 1/16-inch […]
Wall Slotter cuts channels in concrete
CS Unitec’s EMF 150 wall slotter cuts parallel channels in concrete and masonry up to 1 3/4 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches deep using two parallel 6-inch diamond blades. They can be easily adjusted for desired cutting depth and width. The EMF 150’s powerful 20-amp motor has a no-load […]
New heavy-duty acetone sprayer
H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Co. has developed a new, heavy-duty 2 1/2 gallon acetone sprayer. The tank comes with a pressure relief valve and a 60-inch hose with a bendable 18-inch brass wand and two nozzles.
Cheng releases Artisan Collection
Cheng Concrete has released the Fu-Tung Cheng Artisan Collection. The first-ever release of precious minerals, fossils and unique inlays from Fu-Tung Cheng’s personal collection includes fine crystals, ammonites, custom tiles and metal parts.
Ben Ashby, ex-Concrete Solutions exec start Countertop Solutions
In the wake of the Rhino Linings Corp. acquisition of Concrete Solutions, Gerry Sadleir, vice president of Concrete Solutions for 25 years and a trainer for 14 years, has teamed up with Ben Ashby, the creator of the Ashby Countertop System, to create Countertop Solutions. The new company offers the […]
Dazzle Effects from Westcoat
Westcoat has launched Dazzle Effects, artistic treatments utilizing Westcoat’s popular EC-38 Liquid Dazzle to create colorful, dynamic, unique floors. Dazzle Effects are application techniques that use Liquid Dazzle as a base. You can manipulate Dazzle with a variety of specialized processes that splatter and swirl material into the base before […]
