Makita U.S.A. Inc. has released a new line of diamond blades designed for fast, smooth cutting and long life. The blades are suitable for applications ranging from soft materials such as green concrete and sandstone to harder substances such as cured concrete and granite. Ranging in diameter from 4 inches […]

Soff-Cut International, a subsidiary of Husqvarna, offers two full lines of ProEdge beveled blades, the VLine and Radius Line. Both ProEdge lines are specially designed for architectural scoring to replace laborintensive hand tooling. Comprising a variety of 5-inch and 6-inch blades, the ProEdge series is suitable for many applications, including […]

Stampcrete International Ltd. is stepping up its marketing plan for Logocrete Systems, a patented method for installing threedimensional corporate logos onto existing concrete. The kinds of logos that can be applied are almost unlimited. Stampcrete gave Logocrete a soft introduction in 2006. For over two decades Stampcrete has been manufacturing […]

Proline Decorative Concrete Systems has introduced EZ Tique antiquing wash, a versatile coloring agent that can be applied easily and will hold fast to any textured concrete surface. EZ Tique is a powder that is mixed with water and applied as a brush coat, unlike dust-on antiquing powders. The coloring […]

The Cement Solution Co. LLC recently introduced a new product to the market called the Reusable Concrete Mixing Bag. This bag allows users to thoroughly mix a 40-pound, a 60-pound or even an 80- pound bag of ready-mix concrete by hand in less than one minute. It not only mixes […]

The new Monster Box Series from Knaack LLC features the Piano Box (Model 1000), Chest (Model 1010), and Cabinet (Model 1020), all durable and secure storage options for job sites. The Monster Box features heavyduty tubular steel framing, a four-point crane lift system, integrated drillresistant lock, and a weatherproof Power […]

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of several new publications and CD-ROMs. 440R-07: Report on Fiber-reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures — In addition to the material properties of constituent materials (that is, resins and fibers) and products, this document offers up-to-date knowledge of fiber-reinforced polymer applications, such as […]

The U.S. Green Building Council, with support from planned-community developer Newland Communities, has launched Greenhomeguide.org, a new Web site that will give homeowners, home buyers, renters, landlords and others the tools they need to ensure their homes are as healthy and environmentally friendly as possible. The Green Home Guide details […]

ProSpec has registered with the American Institute of Architects as a Continuing Education Systems provider for architects and construction specifiers. The program, titled “Cement-based Flooring Systems – New and Rehabilitation,” covers a range of floor resurfacers, including toppings, underlayments, skim-coats and screeds. The program explains why floor resurfacers are used […]

ProSpec has expanded its presence in the western United States with the addition of increased manufacturing capacity and several new territory managers. Recent additions to ProSpec sales and manufacturing facilities mean extra coverage in the Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, California, Texas and Oklahoma regions. Several new distributors have also been established […]