Maxwell Systems Inc. has partnered with American Compliance Systems to provide services for construction professionals. Maxwell Systems customers will now have access to a number of safety management products and expert capabilities to help them streamline job-site safety compliance and simplify related paperwork and record-keeping. www.maxwellsystems.com

Metabo Corp. has introduced its first professional-grade cordless angle grinder, complete with a rotating battery pack, making it ideal for grinding and cutting applications in hard-to-reach areas. This 4 1/2-inch grinder’s slim motor housing and ergonomic side handle make it easy to use throughout the day. It features a robust, […]

Lafarge recently introduced portland-limestone cement (PLC) to Canada. Widely used in Europe for more than 25 years, PLC is a new category of cement that provides performance similar to conventional portland cement with up to 10 percent less carbon dioxide emissions. Approved for use by the Canadian Standards Association, the […]

Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has introduced Concrete Resurrection Polychromatic Stain, the latest addition to its line of decorative concrete stains. Polychromatic Stain is infused with pearlescent pigments that offer options for upscale effects. Concrete Resurrection Polychromatic Stain is available in both interior and exterior versions and is easy to use and ready […]

The American Concrete Institute has announced the winners of its 2011 Student Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition. This competition is also sponsored by the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems and the U.S. Green Building Council. In this competition, teams are challenged to apply sustainability concepts and use their knowledge of […]

Hyde Tools has introduced an electric version of the Pivot Nozzle wand. The new addition comes with four connectors and fits virtually any major brand of electric pressure washer. The 18-inch wand is rated for 2,000 psi. Adding a Hyde Pivot Nozzle wand to a pressure washer allows the user […]

With the new PowerStar Concrete Floor Maintenance System from Amano Pioneer Eclipse, professionals now have an effective integrated system of pads and chemicals specifically designed for concrete floors and that work with traditional scrubbing and burnishing equipment. The system consists of four major programs — daily maintenance, periodic maintenance, light […]

NatureShield is a new line of environmentally friendly water-repellent additives for interior and exterior wood, stone and concrete coatings from Michelman Inc. All are emulsions of natural oils and waxes that provide excellent water resistance and water beading when used in coatings, stains and sealants. NatureShield 30 is an emulsion […]

A picture is worth a thousand words, according to the old saying. Braxton-Bragg is now showing that an animated video is worth thousands more, with a new line of animated instructional videos the company has put up on the website. The I-Brace was chosen as the perfect product to introduce […]

Metabo Corp. now offers a 4-inch wet polisher that reportedly provides the most power and highest speed range of any wet polisher on the market. The PWE11-100 is ideal for polishing and finishing natural stone, artificial stone and concrete. The new polisher includes Metabo’s VTC electronic speed stabilization for increased […]