Press Releases

Wyco introduces ErgoPack backpack vibrator for concrete consolidation

The new Wyco ErgoPack is the only backpack vibrator on the market to offer an ergonomic design where the engine weight is properly supported by the operator’s hips. The ErgoPack improves overall job site productivity by delaying operator fatigue, discouraging injury-prone postures, and ultimately making a hard day’s work just […]

The Decorative Concrete Council announces seventh annual Decorative Concrete Awards

The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, in partnership with Concrete Construction and Architect magazines, announces its seventh annual Decorative Concrete Awards. The competition is open to DCC members and non-members. Entries are invited in the following categories: overlays, […]

PCA News: Report identifies effect of ingredients on air-void stability

Various investigations throughout North America have revealed that unusually severe winters have caused an inordinate number of reported cases of scaling in concrete. A recent report from the Portland Cement Association, Cement- Alkali Level as it Affects Air-Void Stability, Freeze-Thaw Resistance, and Deicer Scaling Resistance of Concrete (RD128), investigates potential […]

System for Self Consolidating Concrete – Water-reducing admixtures

An advanced System for Self Consolidating Concrete (SCCS) has been introduced by Grace Construction Products. Central to the system is Grace’s new ADVA Series of high-efficiency polycarboxylate superplasticizers. ADVA Cast 530 is a single component, highrange water-reducing admixture that produces superfluid SCC without segregation and achieves high early compressive strength. […]

Concrete countertop system from Versatile Building Products

Versatile Building Products (formerly Versatile Deck Coatings) has introduced the Banco-Cast High Performance Counter Top System. Banco-Cast, designed for use in decorative concrete countertops and castings, is a specially formulated blend of fastsetting, shrinkage-compensated portland cement, additives, aggregate and polymer.

Jon-Don customer appreciation dates announced for Spring 2017

Jon-Don, a leading national distributor of supplies, equipment, and training to professional contractors and in-house service providers in the disaster restoration, carpet and flooring maintenance, janitorial, and concrete surface prep and polishing segments, is honoring its loyal customers with special “Customer Appreciation Day” events at many of its locations across the country this spring.