The Post-Tensioning Institute — a nonprofit organization for the advancement of post-tensioned, prestressed concrete design and construction — has named Thomas F. Mathews as director of certification programs and construction technologies. Mathews is responsible for the management, marketing and promotion of plant and field certification programs and will also serve […]

The American Society of Concrete Contractors has named Ward R. Malisch as technical director. Malisch has been a member of the ASCC board of directors since 2001 and has been responsible for fielding technical questions from concrete contractors on the ASCC technical hotline. In addition, Malisch has been responsible for […]

Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing has released Barritape exterior joint tape. Barritape is a 20-mil, self-adhering flashing consisting of a flexible polypropylene film laminated to an aggressively tacky rubber-modified asphalt adhesive. Good for use around windows, doorways and other cavity wall penetrations, Barritape can be used as a stand-alone flashing accessory. […]

ProSpec has reorganized its line of thin-set mortars for tile and stone installation, updating product names and organizing the line into three categories. ProSpec’s entire line of thinset mortars is suitable for commercial or residential projects as well as interior or exterior applications. Pro-Spec’s polymer-modified high performance mortars are Superior […]

Designed for small applications, the U1-500 from Denver Concrete Vibrator is ideal for decorative work such as countertops, figurines, cultured stone and any cast-in-place application where an architectural finish is desired. Whether the job uses forms, molds, shaker tables, bins or hoppers, the U1-500 can provide highfrequency vibration for it. […]

Tsunami Countertops has released new PVC countertop forms. The forms are 2 inches tall and 8 feet long. Each features flat 90-degree sides, tight radius corners and predrilled screw holes. These hard PVC forms could be used for the backing of a detailed edge. They would be used to make […]

Three new families of grinder attachments from Bosch Power Tools and Accessories aim to help anglegrinder users control silica dust. Compatible with all Bosch One Touch Guard System angle grinders between 4 1/2 inches and 7 inches, the new attachments install tool-free when used in both cutoff and surfacing applications. […]

CS Unitec recently released the CS 2000, a water-recycling and slurrycontainment vacuum. It is ideal for contractors using wet working tools, such as diamond core drills, masonry saws, and wet grinders. The CS 2000 functions as a portable water supply. Slurry is trapped in a porous filter bag for easy […]

Pathway Polymers Inc. intends to release a newly developed mercury-free system for the company’s trademarked Por-A-Mold line of polyurethane elastomers. The new mercury-free Por-A-Mold 2100 line will replace the current Por- A-Mold 2000 line and is scheduled for release in early 2008. ? (800) 251-7642 www.pathwaypolymers.com

Homax Products Inc. has announced a new Popcorn Ceiling Texture for patching and repairing commercially applied acoustic popcorn textures. Perfect for touching up stained or damaged ceiling texture, this new aerosol is easy to use and provides results fast. It contains acoustic chips that blend with polystyrene or perlite ceiling […]