SASE Co. introduced a new product, the PDG 8000 Planetary Diamond Grinder. Complete with a 31-horsepower Kawasaki propane motor, this new grinder connects to the new Bull 1250 dust extractor for dust-free operation. The machine offers 660 to 760 pounds of grinding pressure and a 30-inch grinding path. ? (800) […]

Jon-Don Inc. has added Revive-Maxx Concrete Polishing Pads to its line of concrete surface prep, polishing and maintenance products. Revive-Maxx pads are impregnated with Ferrzon, the only substance capable of scratching a diamond. These pads will remove light etch marks from daily usage and recover a floor’s lost gloss to […]

Applied Diamond Tools has introduced its newest product: QuikShine Dry/Wet Concrete Diamond Polishing Pad. These floor polishing pads are designed to dry-or wet-polish concrete floor without leaving markings. The distinct light white and cream color makes these pads less likely to stain the concrete floor regardless of water usage. The […]

Husqvarna has introducing several new cup wheels for hand-held surface preparation applications. The G Series is comprised of three cup wheels made to grind concrete. Each model is available in 5- or 7-inch diameters. The G1013 is designed for hard to very hard concrete. The G1043 is made to cut […]

The developers of BuildingBlok have announced the latest release of the affordable, cloud-based construction management platform that has experienced rapid adoption by small- to mid-sized contractors. The BuildingBlok system revolutionizes the control of construction projects from start to close-out with a comprehensive suite of features that include invitations-to-bid, file manager, […]

Surface Gel Tek has launched a new concept called PatriArt, and the company is seeking funding via Kickstarter to develop the idea. PatriArt is conceived of as a kit that allows people to create a commemorative concrete panel that is designed to be etched and colored with personal tour insignia. […]

Fishstone Studios Inc., operators of Concretecountertopsupply.com, has moved to a new location, at 110 East St., Crystal Lake, Illinois. The new location features a decorative concrete showroom with finished architectural concrete, furniture, fire pits, mail houses and more. The new location also includes a complete retail store. You can try […]

The latest compilation of “ASTM Standards in Building Codes” is available on DVD and online. The ASTM release contains more than 2,000 ASTM construction specifications, practices and test methods compiled from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. These standards satisfy the international code requirements established by the International Code Council. […]

On a visit to the SASE University training workshop held in April in Knoxville, Tennessee, I had the privilege of meeting several contractors who all shared a common interest in learning. Despite the fact that all were established polishing professionals, they came with one goal in mind: finding ways to […]

The Quest Building Products location in Anaheim, California, has celebrated its grand reopening following a store and warehouse remodel. It’s also anticpating the introduction of its improved Kretus materials line. In 2012, Quest Building Products became the sole distributor of the Kretus line of concrete restoration coatings. Quest Building Products […]