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Sometime in the early 1980s, a concrete contractor named Ed Chiuminatta pulled the wheels off a board and attached them to a Skilsaw. The result? A saw blade that could roll across green concrete, slicing a control joint in a fraction of the time it would take to carve the groove by hand.
Ready mix executives from coast to coast agree that the color dispensing machines on the market today are a godsend.
Customers of Cemen Tech Inc. may now have their aggregate bin galvanized. When the Cemen Tech aggregate bin is completely immersed into a molten zinc bath, the steel of the aggregate bonds with the zinc, creating zinc-iron alloy layers. The zinc layer acts as a barrier against water, oxygen and […]
Marshalltown has promoted Dan Kester, formerly product development manager, to director of marketing.
World of Concrete 2003 delighted the attendees with all aspects of decorative concrete from polishing to stamping and everything in between.
Okay, so now you’re sold on this new color technology but don’t know of any ready mix plants in your area that have the proper equipment to produce integral colors. What’s a contractor to do?
The new Side Winder II diamond blades from Diamond Back are changing the face of high-speed dry cutting. The blades, which are available in 12- and 14-inch models, feature a ribbed core that reduces friction and heat while providing faster cutting and application versatility. The blades’ T-shape diamond segment design […]
Computerized systems make integral color to your concrete as easy as 1, 2, 3.
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will hold its 2003 spring convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, from March 30 through April 3. More than 1500 delegates, mainly engineers and contractors from throughout North America and other countries, are expected to attend the five days of meetings, exhibits and related events.
Radiant heat floor coverings at-a-glance Here’s an overview of typical radiant-heat floor covering products and how they compare to decorative concrete.
