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Pace Associates International Inc. has introduced six eye-catching earth-toned mica flakes produced specifically for the countertop, tabletop and architectural surfaces industries. Colors offered are Silver, Gold, Multi, Rum, Amber and Midnight Brown. Flake sizes range from coarse powder to approximately 3/8 inch in diameter. The application coverage and uniqueness of […]
The Hercules EZ Level makes the leveling process for fabricators quick, easy and permanent. Then, the installer can make the matched seam invisible. Hercules EZ Level makes it easy to fill in the seam, adjust it, and finish the job. Attaching the Hercules EZ Level is easy. Just peel off […]
Ceratech Inc. has accepted another strategic equity investment, this time from Colombian cement powerhouse Cementos Argos. The Ceratech investment follows Argos’ recent expansion of its United States presence through a $760 million purchase of Lafarge assets in the Southeast U.S. Ceratech’s cement manufacturing process produces technologically advanced, durable, sustainable cements […]
Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems has sent us some photos and information of a striking dye installation in the classrooms, hallways and main entrance of the United States University building in Chula Vista, Calif.
The Construction Specifications Institute’s 2010 Construction Technology Award was presented to Jeffrey L. Snyder, CSI, CCPR, co-inventor of the Poly Pro steel-reinforced plastic trowel blade from Wagman Metal Products Inc. When the Poly Pro blades are used, dark burnish marks are controlled on both walk-behind and ride-on power trowels. Applications […]
Here are a few products designed specifically to help cool down exterior concrete surfaces.
Metabo Corp. now offers a 4-inch wet polisher that reportedly provides the most power and highest speed range of any wet polisher on the market. The PWE11-100 is ideal for polishing and finishing natural stone, artificial stone and concrete. The new polisher includes Metabo’s VTC electronic speed stabilization for increased […]
General Equipment Co. now includes QR codes on its surface preparation, hole digging and ventilation equipment. When scanned with a smartphone, the codes direct users to videos, literature, operational tips, service information and manuals. They are printed on weather- and damage-resistant data plates that are securely mounted on each piece […]
Metabo Corp. has introduced the new WP780 4 1/2-inch angle grinder with a nonlocking paddle switch. The WP780’s “deadman” function increases user safety by turning the grinder off automatically when its trigger is released or the tool is dropped. Built to withstand rugged operating conditions, including edge grinding, deburring, weld […]
These are images from the Seattle Concrete Play Day at Modern Concrete Design in Seattle. A regular event hosted around the country by consultant and trainer Tommy T. Cook. This particular play day was a benefit to help cover the medical expenses of concrete master Marco Lucioni, who has cancer.
