Rohm and Haas Co. has announced the launch of a new KUbuilding rheology modifier based on new technology developed by the company. Acrysol RM-895 is a solvent-free, nonionic, HEUR rheology modifier that provides outstanding viscosity stability upon colorant addition with dramatically improved sag resistance and no loss of flow or […]

The new Sakrete Web site highlights all Sakrete product lines, including cement mixes, mortar and masonry products, concrete and masonry repair products, sand and gravels, blacktop repair products and roof coatings. The site offers a store locator, a media section and detailed concrete and masonry project instructions. It also contains […]

The American Concrete Institute announced the availability of several new publications. 364.1R-07: Guide for Evaluation of Concrete Structures Before Rehabilitation — This guide presents general procedures for evaluation of concrete structures before rehabilitation. Among the subjects covered are preliminary investigation, detailed investigation, documentation, field observation and condition survey, sampling and […]

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has announced a completely redesigned training program for 2008. Cutting Edge, which was the first course introduced by CSDA for cutting operators in 1993, has become one of nine courses that include classroom and hands-on training programs for new hires as well as advanced […]

The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual conference and exhibition will be held November 7-9, 2007, in Chicago. Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and exhibit hall dedicated to green building. More than 20,000 attendees will learn more about the rapidly growing green homebuilding industry and the LEED system, which was […]

Colorado Hardscapes Inc. has acquired di Giacomo Inc., the California- based company formerly owned by rockscape creator Philip di Giacomo. di Giacomo sought out thirdgeneration, family-owned Colorado Hardscapes for the acquisition. Colorado Hardscapes’ 60-year history began with gray concrete and evolved into serving decorative niches that include architectural-grade concrete, artificial […]

ASTM International will hold a Symposium on Test Methods for Chemical and Mineralogical Analysis of Hydraulic Cements and Other Concrete- Making Materials on Dec. 4, 2007, in Tampa, Fla. Sponsored by ASTM International Committees C01 on Cement and C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, the symposium will be held in […]

The ICS 633GC, the most powerful gas saw in the ICS product line, has been upgraded to better meet the demands of professional concrete cutting. Powered by a 101 cc, 6.5-horsepower, two-stroke gas engine, this new saw provides the flexibility of the original ICS gas saw, including the ability to […]

European tool manufacturer Belle Group introduced its hand-held mixer line, the Promix, last year. Geared toward high-viscosity materials such as plaster, cement, mortar, tile adhesives and stucco, the Promix line provides high-power, high-torque mixing solutions for batches of up to 30 gallons. The Promix 1200E runs on a two-speed 110- […]

Doosan Infracore Co. has completed the acquisition of the Bobcat, Utility Equipment and Attachments businesses from Ingersoll Rand Co. Ltd. The three entities will operate as individual businesses of Doosan Infracore International, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Doosan Infracore, and will be known as Bobcat, Doosan Infracore Portable Power (formerly Ingersoll […]