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Amano Pioneer Eclipse has introduced the PE420GP, a high-speed propane powered grinder/polisher that operates like a burnisher but produces results like expense concrete grinders. The PE420GP is designed after the Mean Machine, an industry-favorite floor burnisher manufactured by Amano. Powered by an 18-horsepower 603cc Kawasaki engine, this floor polisher uses […]
The 92800 30-inch planetary system from National Flooring Equipment is more than a grinder — it efficiently removes tough coatings, profiles concrete for new coatings, then flawlessly polishes concrete to a mirror finish. The machine is ideal for large projects and can operate as close as 1/8 inch from a […]
H&C Decorative Concrete Products has released two new products for polishers: H&C Clear Liquid Hardener & Densifier and H&C Lithium Protective Finish. H&C Clear Liquid Hardener & Densifier is an amorphous colloidal silica solution designed to both harden and densify concrete. This formulation penetrates and reacts with concrete faster than […]
ASTM International C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates is developing standard ASTM WK34078, Specification for Lightweight Aggregate for Internal Curing of Concrete. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C09.21 on Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete. www.astm.org
The American Shotcrete Association has announced the election of Joe Hutter, King Packaged Materials Co., as president. Hutter is the vice president of sales at King Packaged Material Co. in Burlington, Ontario. Hutter is also the chair of ASA’s Marketing Committee. The ASA membership has also elected a new group […]
The American Shotcrete Association has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards. Decorative concrete-related award categories and recipients include: Outstanding Architecture Project: Soleri Bridge & Plaza, Scottsdale, Ariz., shotcrete contractor: Fisher Shotcrete Inc. Outstanding International Project: Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort Retaining Wall and Artificial […]
Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems has added Todd Cook to the Westcoat marketing department. Todd Cook joins the team as a marketing coordinator, and will be integral in the development of promotional materials, social media and co-op marketing programs. In addition, Westcoat representative Larin Felker will now be servicing distributors and […]
World of Concrete has announced the winners of its 2012 Most Innovative Products awards program. This year’s winners were grouped into nine categories, including one for Decorative Concrete Materials and Equipment. In that category, Kut-Right Manufacturing Co.’s Conquer Twin, which can operate tool sets in both rotary mode and planetary […]
The concrete industry’s Strategic Development Council, a council of the ACI Foundation, has announced its new chair and board members. The new SDC Chair is Mike Schneider, senior vice president and chief people officer at Baker Concrete Construction Inc. Schneider was selected as an ACI Fellow in 2006, received the […]
Professional Trade Publications Inc. has hired Mary Browning as its marketing and communications director. Her primary duties revolve around the Concrete Decor Show, where she will be in charge of promotions, exhibitor and media relationships, and developing sponsorship opportunities. Browning will also provide general marketing support for Concrete Decor magazine. […]
