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Blastrac has introduced the BDC-1330DBP, a heavy-duty dust collection system that is quiet and designed for multipurpose uses. Standing less than 6 feet tall with a weight of 280 pounds, this powerful industrial vacuum is perfect for contractors who must utilize a dust collection system to satisfy environmental concerns. It […]
As more competition fights for fewer pieces of the pie, it will become increasingly tempting to lower your prices in order to stay competitive. I understand this completely, because I operate a decorative concrete company in one of the most competitive and hard-hit housing economies in our nation.
Husqvarna Construction Products has unveiled its latest high-speed diamond blade, the Husqvarna Versa-Cut. The Versa-Cut blade features alternating turbo segments that enable the blade to cut faster. The Versa-Cut is a general-purpose blade made to cut a wide variety of materials.
Maxwell Systems Inc. has partnered with American Compliance Systems to provide services for construction professionals. Maxwell Systems customers will now have access to a number of safety management products and expert capabilities to help them streamline job-site safety compliance and simplify related paperwork and record-keeping.
Hyde Tools Inc. has unveiled four new Pro Brass Scrapers. These new solid brass scrapers with spring-tempered stiff blades provide peace of mind in environments where there is a concern about sparks igniting. The new Pro Brass Scrapers come in a variety of sizes and shapes. (800) 872-4933
When you are finished pouring a set of half-round steps using these techniques, take a picture and hold it next to a set of regular steps on your next estimate.
When Concord Aviation Property LLC wanted a polished aggregate surface for president Jack Roush’s private hangar at the Concord Regional Airport in Concord, N.C., they ultimately called upon the services of Eric Wayne Inc., a full- service commercial and residential concrete contractor with offices located in Davidson, N.C.
Metabo Corp. now offers a compact, lightweight 5-inch Angle Grinder Surface Prep Kit for grinding in smaller areas and on vertical applications. The new system includes a Metabo WE14-125 Plus variablespeed small angle grinder and a dust-control shroud. The kit is ideal for heavyduty grinding and finishing of concrete floors […]
Engrave-A-Crete has announced the arrival of the Mongoose Air, brother to the original decorative concrete engraving saw, the Mongoose 411. Both make radial and straight cuts in endless patterns on concrete surfaces, and both can be attached to a center pivot circle-cutting kit for perfect arc and circle cuts. Unlike […]
The Allen MSP 445 is a new mechanical-drive riding trowel in the Mechanical Super Pro series from Allen Engineering Corp. Features include a 40- horsepower engine, a new torque-converter clutch system and an improved weight-to-horsepower ratio. The machine also offers manual steering and pitch controls, rotor speeds of up to […]
