Press Releases

Tips and Tricks to Remove Concrete Fasteners from Base Material

Concrete fasteners, once set, are not designed to be removed from concrete, brick or block without damaging the base material into which they have been set. If pulled on hard enough, the base material will fail, the anchor will become detached and there may be a hole in the concrete that is the shape of an upside down cone.

Bosch Power Tool Give Away Contest

If you’re in the market for a new power tool battery platform, Bosch has an opportunity for you. The Freak ‘N’ CORE18V Contest launching today gives entrants the chance to submit a video about why they need the new battery platform. Winners receive the Bosch CORE18V 6.3 Ah battery along with the company’s Freak two-in-one impact wrench/impact driver.

Western Specialty Contractors Uses Concrete Repair Technology to Protect Workers

Manual concrete chipping can be a dusty, noisy endeavor that subjects workers to risks of injury and illness. When extensive overhead hammering is required on a job, such was the case when Western Specialty Contractors – Springfield, Illinois branch restored the City of Springfield’s Municipal parking garage recently, the strain on the body can be even greater.

Jon-Don Announces Corporate Rebranding Campaign

Jon-Don, a leading supplier of equipment, consumables, and know-how to specialty contractors working across multiple industries, including water and fire restoration, concrete surface prep and polishing, and building service, as well as carpet cleaners and in-house service providers, has announced a major rebranding campaign to reflect the company’s customer-centric philosophy.

American Concrete Institute Increases 2018 Funding for ACI Foundation

In pursuit of a future where everyone has the information needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world, the American Concrete Institute has increased its 2018 funding for the ACI Foundation to $1,000,000. The ACI Foundation is using these funds to support research, scholarships, new technologies, and issues of strategic importance to the concrete industry.