Cheng Concrete has introduced a groundbreaking suite of NeoMix D-FRC Products that yield ultra-thin, highstrength decorative precast concrete with precision results. D-FRC (decorative fiber-reinforced concrete) is user-friendly, reduces production time and is virtually error-proof. With D-FRC Advanced Technology, the only ingredients are bag, bottle, water and mix. There is much […]

Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has received a patent from the Canadian Patent Authority for its innovative ProPitch blade adjustment mechanism for the 36-inch, 46-inch and 48- inch Smooth Operator Power Trowels. The heavy-duty ProPitch option is designed to provide nearly infinite yet quick and easy blade settings. The operator can […]

Frank Wall Enterprises has introduced the Power Pole Finisher, a concrete trowel that eliminates the need to wipe out footprints and kneeboard marks in concrete. This gas-powered tool is controlled from the side of the concrete using snap-together poles, allowing up to a 30- foot reach over the concrete. It […]

Dynamic Diamond Tooling is now distributing the Dynamic Diamond Grinder (DDG 780), manufactured by GPowermax, of Belgium. Features of the DDG 780 include a 30 1/2-inch grinding surface, variable speed adjustments, easy-to-reach operator controls and a 20-horsepower motor. It is suitable for either wet or dry applications. The Dynamic Diamond […]

The Building Systems business of BASF’s Construction Chemicals division has announced the launch of Zero- C Concrete Repair Technology, a line of cementitious repair mortars that exhibit no cracking when tested in accordance with ASTM C1581. The mortars also exceed ICRI requirements, showing no cracking at 60 days when tested […]

The new K760 Cut-n-Break from Husqvarna Construction Products is the follow-up to the K650 Cut-n-Break, Husqvarna’s first machine utilizing the Cut-n-Break method. Husqvarna’s low-emission X-Torq engine offers dual intakes for clean air and a fuelair mixture, resulting in more power and less emissions compared to conventional two-stroke engines. As a […]

The American Shotcrete Association opened its sixth annual ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards Program to recognize excellence and innovation in projects in which the application of shotcrete has played a significant role. Entries can be submitted until 5 p.m., Oct. 1, in one of six awards categories. The categories are […]

Troubleshooting Newsletter No. 58, recently published by the American Society of Concrete Contractors, offers solutions to problems encountered by ASCC contractor members in actual specifications or on job sites. The anecdotes come from calls to the ASCC Technical Hotline, an 800 number exclusively for ASCC members. Included in this issue […]

Butterfield Color has introduced a new addition to its collection of textures. Quartzite Strata is a base texture stamp for a working fire-pit feature. Quartzite Strata was created by molding actual slabs of quartzite rock collected from the Ozark Mountains. The multidirectional facets in the surface make for a naturally […]

Bosch Measuring Tools has introduced the GLM 80, the first combination laser distance and angle measurer powered by lithium-ion battery. It incorporates a number of new features, including the ability to accurately measure heights and distances with only one click of a button. The integrated two-a xis tilt sensor enables […]