Whiteman’s hydrostatic ride-on power trowels from Multiquip Inc. have been on the market for more than 60 years. Currently two models are available, the STX and HTX Series, and both are equipped with Yanmar Turbo Diesel engines. The STX is slightly more powerful, running on a 60-horsepower engine while the […]

Enviro-King has released four new biodegradable cleaning products that are easy to use. The Super-Green-Wash Heavy Duty-Degreaser (SGW-1000), Kitchenclean Cleaner-Degreaser (KC-2000), Multi-Purpose Cleaner-Degreaser (MP- 3000), and Tool and Equipment Cleaner (TE-4000) are all concentrated. They are designed to be diluted with water. ? (800) 511-2769 www.enviroking.com

Marshalltown Co. has released the Enforcer Portable Texture Sprayer, which is ideal for spraying concrete overlays. The Enforcer features a unique power hopper design, allowing for vertical and horizontal spraying without worrying about dripping or spilling material. A pressurized tank feeds material through the new Sharpshooter 2.0 gun, ensuring a […]

Vexcon Chemicals has recently added “green” pages to its Web site. The section provides valuable information about the company’s eco-friendly product choices and detailed guides for understanding and implementing Vexcon products within the LEED point system. ? www.vexcon.com

USG has announced that its Levelrock brand CSD Early Exposure floor underlayment can be poured up to 60 days before a building’s permanent windows and doors are installed in geographic areas not subject to freezing conditions. The limit in areas subject to freezing conditions is 30 days. Specific requirements must […]

Ambient Glow Technology (AGT) is a new line of nontoxic, high-performance photoluminescent aggregates that are specifically formulated for the concrete, terrazzo, epoxy and cementitious overlay trade. AGT transforms any interior or exterior project into a unique, LEEDfriendly, ambient light source. Energy is absorbed from natural or artificial light and is […]

The American Concrete Institute has announced a partnership between its ACI Foundation and the Charles Pankow Foundation for the purpose of delivering innovative, commercially viable applications for the design and construction of concrete buildings. Under the terms, the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council, with input from its Strategic Development Council, […]

A team from University of Nevada, Reno captured the university’s first national Concrete Canoe title at the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 21st Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition in Montréal. The Wolf Pack’s 19.5-foot-long, 160-pound white canoe with blue and silver stain defeated entries from top engineering schools from across […]

The Concrete Edge Co. has introduced texture mats to help create concrete landscape edging that looks like tree logs. The edging creates a natural look around landscape plant beds without the problems associated with using natural tree logs for edging. Concrete disguised as wood is very durable and, unlike real […]

This year Proline Concrete Tools Inc. has added many new and unique stamps to its catalog, one of them being an Aztec Calendar that is 4 feet in diameter. This new stamp has drawn international attention. When Proline opened a facility in Mexico, requests for this unique stamp came immediately. […]