Press Releases

Binder introduced by Rohm and Haas

Rohm and Haas Co. has introduced Rhoplex CS-100 Emulsion, an environmentally advanced protective barrier binder, to the North American architectural coatings market. This new thermoplastic, water-resistant binder provides excellent resistance to water blushing, is VOC-compliant, and exhibits an excellent balance of early block resistance and low coalescent demand in masonry […]

Lafarge sites recognized for environmental leadership

The Wildlife Habitat Council recently issued certifications to 25 Lafarge sites around North America as part of a global effort to create and preserve wildlife habitats. Every year, the WHC certifies facilities that have created new habitats. It also renews certifications for those facilities that continue to maintain their habitats. […]

POD Technology included in new grinder and polisher

Blastrac, NA has debuted its POD (Point of Development) Technology with its new high-performance grinder and polishing machine, the Diamatic BMGP-600-R. POD Technology collects dust and debris through a tool, consequently cooling the diamond and polishing heads. Resulting benefits include a cleaner work path with increased visibility of the work […]

Commercial Construction Show planned for June

The Commercial Construction Show, scheduled to be held June 2-4, 2009, at the new Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., will attract architects, interior designers and property managers looking for new service providers, especially those companies offering products and services that reduce operating costs. The three-day event will feature seminars […]

Polishing materials supplier launches promotion

To give back to those driving the polished concrete and concrete surface preparation industries, Concrete Polishing Solutions has launched the Pay Back Rewards Program. Contractors can accumulate points throughout the year by buying products they need and use on a regular basis, such as diamonds, chemicals and supplies. These points […]

Dur-A-Flex releases time-defying products

Dur-A-Flex Inc. has released Hybri- Flex and Cryl-A-Stain. The Hybri-Flex system contains a built-in moisture mitigation system that continuously handles moisture issues throughout the life of the floor and eliminates the need for installing the separate system required by most moisture-fighting solutions. Cryl-A-Stain is a topical concrete coloring floor system […]