Mike Moncrieff and his Bellingham, Wash., company, New Edge Design, submitted these photos of a concrete shower to our most recent Concrete Countertop Design Competition. We reluctantly decided shower installs couldn’t compete in a countertop contest. In all other respects, this is top-notch work.
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Allen to build Miller Power Buggies
Allen Engineering Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Miller Power Buggy line from Th e Miller Spreader Co. Upon completion of the acquisition, AEC will begin manufacturing both the walk-behind and ride-on Miller Power Buggies in their factory in Paragould, Ark. Th e Miller Power Buggy line […]
Secrets to Maintaining Concrete Color Consistency in Large Integral Installations
There are some unspoken secrets to maintaining color consistency in large integrally colored jobs and we are sharing those with you.
ARXX Corp. recognized as leading Cleantech company
Corporate Knights Magazine has included ARXX Corp. on its 2010 Cleantech Next 10 list, which identifies the top 10 emerging Cleantech companies. The website of Cleantech Group LLC defines Cleantech as follows: “Cleantech is new technology and related business models that offer competitive returns for investors and customers while providing […]
Meld releases surfacing material
Meld USA Inc. has released Micro, a cement based eco-sensitive surfacing material comprised of up to 74-percent recycled materials. Micro qualifies for potential LEED credits within the MR 4 and MR 5 categories. Like all Meld materials, Micro utilizes an integral fiber component that not only increases the structural integrity […]
The Nashville Dinner Theatre Makeover on TV and Online
Some TV news coverage of the Nashville Dinner Theatre project sponsored by the 2011 Concrete Decor Show The work will be featured at the March 15-18 event.
Concrete Artist Creates Online Gallery of Her Work
Concrete artist Emily McClintick has launched a new website showcasing her work. These images are just a taste of what you’ll find on the Concrete Portfolio page of the website.
Technical presentations from the Nashville design charrette
The official blog of the 2011 Concrete Decor Show & Spring Training has posted four introductory presentations that were delivered at the design charrette held Nov. 15. Check them out – you might learn a little something. "Concrete Overlays and Micro-Toppings" was presented by SkimStone. "Decorative Stains and Clear Finishes" came from H&C Concrete […]
Hilti releases new impact wrench, flashlight
Hilti’s new cordless SIW 18T-A CPC lithium ion hightorque impact wrench delivers more torque and packs impressive battery performance into a rugged, compact design for complete mobility. The impact mechanism incorporated in this Hilti tool has been finely tuned for maximum efficiency when fastening metal bolts, wood lag bolts and […]
A Concrete Tribute to 9/11 at World of Concrete
Under the tutelage of Ed Gruetzner, a decorative concrete practitioner and retired firefighter from New York City, and Michael Eastergard, owner of PreiTech Corp., a concrete form company, students from both MTSU and Chico State created a memorial to members of two companies of firefighters who were lost at the World Trade Center, Sept. 11, 2001.
