Formed through a restructuring of the Bayer Group, the new company Lanxess is scheduled to leave the group at the beginning of 2005. “Lanxess will continue to be a leading global producer of synthetic inorganic pigments, including Bayferrox iron oxide pigments,” says Kim O’Connor, vice president, inorganic pigments, North America. […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has opened a new, larger facility in Raleigh, N.C. The new facility is nearly double the size of the previous facility and offers an excellent location convenient to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and downtown Raleigh. The Institute shares the space with nationally recognized concrete countertop fabricator […]

A new surface-preparation training program taught by factory experts skilled in Blastrac equipment, Sawtec hand tools and Schmidt abrasive airblast equipment is available in Oklahoma City. Called SPARC: Surface Preparation Academic Resource Center, this course offers comprehensive training on popular surface preparation methods and equipment. The 21⁄2-day program includes discussion […]

Blastrac has chosen Runyon Equipment Rental, located in Carmel, Ind., as a specialized distributor serving most of the state of Indiana. On the East Coast, Bullseye Environmental is the new specialized distributor serving Long Island, City of New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and the eastern half of Pennsylvania. Niagara […]

Industry veteran Bob Harris teaches the skills necessary to produce quality stamped concrete in his latest book, Bob Harris’ Guide to Stamped Concrete. The book shows contractors where to find good stamped concrete designs; the five methods of imparting color to stamped concrete work; placing the concrete to facilitate stamping; […]

Todd Forbush has joined Sanders Saws’ diamond-tool and concretecutting equipment sales staff. Forbush, the company’s newest district manager, will be responsible for directly supporting customers in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Forbush began his career with DOT Diamond Core Drilling of Ohio in 1991 and later served as a cutting […]

Sanders Saws has a new Diamond Wire Saw, designed for numerous remodeling, restoration and demolition applications. The compact, hydraulic DSM-10A saw from Hakken can be attached to a variety of concrete structures or anchored to the floor. This powerful unit operates at 3,000 psi. Its drive feed system utilizes an […]

Miracote’s Miraflex II system recently received its ICCES listing — ER 5452. A cementitious waterproofing system for concrete or wood, Miraflex II is excellent for new construction and a great application where restoration is required. The system also has a Class A one-hour fire rating approval. The Miraflex II system […]

Powers Fasteners is taking the final step in completing its gas-fired fastening system with the introduction of Trak- It Model TI-C concrete nailing tool. The tool is lighter than most concrete gas nailing tools and has an easy access latched opening on the nosepiece that enables the operator to clear […]