Laticrete International Inc., a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, announced the acquisition of HP Spartacote. The acquisition will provide Laticrete customers access to new products and technologies while expanding the company’s presence in the restoration, decorative flooring and coatings category.

Omnova Solutions’ Specialty Ingredients (NYSE: OMN) business announced price increases of up to $0.04 per wet pound on vinyl acetate and vinyl acrylic-based emulsion polymers. This increase was effective August 1, 2014, for all global specialty markets. This action is necessitated by a global supply shortage of key raw materials […]

Jon-Don, a leading distributor of products, equipment, and training for independent contractors and in-house service providers across multiple industries, has added Concrobium products to its extensive line of restoration and remediation chemicals. Concrobium manufactures innovative restoration and remediation solutions that help contractors complete work more effectively and more profitably. The […]

The Malish Corp., a global leader in the manufacturing of rotary/disc brushes for commercial floor cleaning machines and rotational molding services, announced they will be featuring their Diamabrush By Malish floor restoration system at this year’s Concrete Decor Show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, […]

Makita has released a new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-Tool Kit (model XMT035) with tool-less accessory change and longer run time than the previous model. The XMT035 is engineered for fast cutting, sanding, scraping and grout removal, and is ideal for a full range of trades. It’s the latest addition […]

The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – recently announced the election of new officers and board members. The newly elected officers are chairman Mike Schneider, vice […]

Water Cannon Inc. introduces a new Kohler high-performance industrial pressure washer (product ID 19K07) Water Cannon’s hot water diesel-powered pressure washer is designed for everyday and extreme commercial usage including tasks such as surface preparation and corrosion control. The new pressure washer has a V-belt drive skid-style Kohler diesel engine. […]

Wagner Meters’ line of award-winning moisture measurement products can now be shipped directly to its international customers’ doorsteps. “We’re really excited to be able to offer direct shipping now to all of our customers,” says Ed Wagner, president of Wagner Meters. “We have customers from all parts of the globe, […]

New Glow Worm phosphorescent powder by Smooth-On provides hours of glow-in-the-dark effects. Phosphorescent powders themselves are not new, but what makes Glow Worm powder special is how long the glow power lasts. Castings will glow for hours. Compared to other phosphorescent powders, castings made with Glow Worm will glow in […]

HomeDepot.com now has available the Ghostshield line of concrete sealing products. Ghostshield products come with comprehensive warranties, are easy to apply and utilize environmentally friendly solutions that take advantage of advances in molecular nanotechnology. Four products are now available. Lithi-Tek LS 9500 is a penetrating, invisible, chemically reactive sealer that […]