New from Innovatech is the Orbiter line of three-headed planetary floor grinders and polishers. This line will complement Innovatech’s existing single- and dual head grinder line. These grinders have increased production for surface preparation applications including removal of adhesives, mastic, glue, paint, floor coatings, and wet or dry diamond grinding […]

Just kidding, but check out this radio controlled concrete power trowel. Guided by a hand-held unit, Tibroc’s CF-40 remote-control trowel maneuvers expertly around your slab, allowing you to achieve a smooth, flat finish without setting foot on the slab. The sturdy trowel finishes a width of 40 inches with each […]

The Portland Cement Association and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association have released a reference manual called “Pervious Concrete Pavements.” Pervious concrete is enjoying a resurgence in interest as a paving material because it allows water to flow through itself, recharging groundwater and minimizing storm water runoff. The guidebook introduces […]

Multiquip Inc. has released two GloBug light towers that flood work areas with 360 degrees of glare-free light. Each lightweight tower includes a 1,000-watt metal halide lamp that illuminates distances of more than 150 feet. The standard Glo-Bug, with a cart for an optional generator, has a maximum mast height […]

Marshalltown Co. has added two new epoxy floats to its premier Marshalltown brand, both featuring the durable and ergonomic DuraSoft handle. The floats offer beveled edges and rounded front corners, as well as harder and stiffer pads for handling demanding applications. The plastic backing plate is recessed to prevent scraping. […]

Three scanning tools from Zircon Corp. employ the company’s new CenterVision technology that pinpoints the center of a stud with just one pass. The new-generation TriScanner OneStep and MultiScanner OneStep take the guesswork out of finding embedded studs, rebar and other materials. They can scan through up to 3 inches […]

Power Curbers Inc. will introduce a hydraulic mold lift designed for the 5700-SUPER-B slipform machine that is used for barrier/parapet work as well as curb-and-gutter and sidewalk applications, depending on the mold attached to the machine. The new lift will allow machine operators to easily and quickly lift a barrier […]

Blastrac has released printed literature and a new DVD aimed at educating consumers about its surface preparation tools. The DVD includes two video presentations: “Solutions For Concrete Surface Preparation” and “Scraping Tools and Equipment.” It offers videos in both Spanish and English and provides an overview of the company’s Blastrac […]

An eighth manufacturing facility has started making Reward Wall Systems insulating concrete forms (ICFs). DiversiFoam Products, based in Rockford, Minn., has been authorized to manufacture Reward’s 13-inch straight and 90-degree corner forms. The move increases Reward’s production capacity in Minnesota, the nation’s largest market for ICF construction. To learn more […]

The American Concrete Institute will host a convention in New Orleans, Nov. 6 through Nov. 10, with the theme “Spice up your Concrete.” The convention will be the second following the Institute’s yearlong centennial celebration. More than 300 meetings are planned, plus 42 technical sessions and an exhibit hall. Expected […]