The new Pulse-Bac PB-2150 vacuum from CDCLarue Industries is the first portable vacuum to use an electronic sensor that detects when the collection tank is full and ready to be emptied. The PB-2150 allows the user to collect and discard dust and debris simultaneously without turning off the vacuum or […]
Press Releases
New officers, board of directors announced
The Post-Tensioning Institute has announced the election of new board members and a new slate of officers. The new officers are as follows: Kenneth Bondy, a consulting structural engineer, is now president, Edward Hohman of Post-Tension of Nevada Inc. is vice president, Russell Price of Suncoast Post-Tension Ltd. is secretary, […]
ICF vibrator designed for residential applications
Wyco Tool has introduced the EZ Vibe ICF Concrete Vibrator designed to meet the specific demands of residential applications. The unit is made with a long shaft and small head size to easily fit insulated concrete forms. A tachometer was also added to track operating hours as well as vibrator […]
Long Reader allows easier measuring in thick slabs
Measuring five inches in length, the new Rapid RH Long Reader makes it easier than ever to use Wagner’s Rapid RH method for relative humidity measurement in concrete slabs. As with the original, Short Reader, the Long Reader is used to read Rapid RH Smart Sensors. It was specifically designed […]
New colors available in H&C’s Infusion line
Four new colors are now available in H&C Concrete Coatings’ Infusion line of stains, sealers and floor finishes. The new colors are Mustard Seed, Shore Gray, Midas Gold and Sienna Red, giving the Infusion line a total of 12 ready-to-use colors. Infusion Reactive Concrete Stain is an acid-based product that […]
Quikrete publishes comprehensive guide
A new book from The Quikrete Companies titled “Guide to Concrete, Masonry & Stucco Projects” provides accurate, detailed project instruction for homeowners with novice or advanced skills. Written with straightforward language and hundreds of full-color illustrations, the 160-page softcover book offers a comprehensive collection of concrete, masonry and stucco project […]
New rewards program from Eagle Solutions
Eagle Solutions has launched a new a rewards program to encourage grinding and polishing contractors to try the company’s diamond tooling. Some of the rewards include an Eagle gift pack, an estimating worksheet that closely figures expenses when concrete polishing, year-end rebates based on purchase volume, free aluminum Frankfort-style adaptor […]
UV lamp from Spectronics Corp. improved
Spectronics Corp. has recently unveiled its improved Spectroline BIB-150P UV lamp — a high-intensity selfballasted unit. It’s ideal for nondestructive testing, quality control, leak detection, UV curing and countless other industrial applications. The hand-held BIB-150P lamp has been improved by replacing the previous metal housing with a superstrong engineering polymer […]
Husqvarna updates engines for EPA compliance
Husqvarna Construction Products has introduced Tier 3/Interim Tier 4 compliant diesel engines in all large flat saws to be in accordance with federal regulations. The EPA’s Clean Air Act requires certain air pollutants generated by diesel engines to be gradually reduced in four Tiers over several years. Currently, Tier 2 […]
New concrete coatings how-to book from Veron
Arizona-based coatings manufacturer Veron Coating Systems has released “The Book of Decorative Concrete Coatings.” Several years in the making, the book includes about 300 color photos, many of which accompany step-bystep application descriptions for epoxy and urethane floors, broadcast chips, polymer overlays, acid stains, pattern systems, color quartz and more. […]







