The new Hyde Pivot Nozzle Wand is matched to medium-duty (up to 4,000 psi) pressure-washer guns used by commercial painters and homeowners. The head of the wand pivots 90 degrees, so there is no need to stoop, bend or kneel to get to hard-to-reach places. It has a robust design […]

Werk Industries, manufacturer of the WerkMaster Ultra Floor Systems line of hard-surface grinders and polishers, has formed a joint venture with Onyx Environmental Solutions to develop and market “WerkMaster powered by Onyx” solutions that will be powered by Onyx’s proprietary propane engine systems. Equipment and solutions will be available in […]

Blastrac, NA has debuted a new angle grinder, the BL-233. This handheld grinder, after undergoing rigorous tests for safety and reliability, has won UL approval — one of few in the surface prep industry to do so. Manufactured specifically for concrete prep and coatings removal, the BL-233’s heavy-duty design offers […]

Mapei has introduced four new epoxy products to aid contractors in making interior and exterior concrete repairs. Planibond AE, a nonsag epoxy anchoring gel, was developed with extreme bonding capabilities, allowing it to adhere to masonry, concrete, steel and other structural materials. Planibond CR 50 is a very low-viscosity injection […]

Crown Polymers’ Mother-of-Pearl creates stunning results in environments where a sophisticated pearl effect is desirable. Crown Mother-of-Pearl overlays feature a beautiful luster created from semitransparent pigments that exhibit a silky luminous shine. It’s perfect for salons, fashion retailers, spas, pool decks, hotels, residential settings and other environments where beautiful and […]

Hilti is expanding its production network with a new facility in Matamoros, Mexico, that manufactures fastening products for the North American and Latin American markets. The facility allows Hilti to ship products directly to locations throughout North and Latin America. This puts Hilti products closer to the customer, saves freight […]

Stonhard has expanded its product line with two new options for wall coatings. The Stonglaze VSF wall system integrates decorative flakes and high-performance topcoats, providing a durable system with entirely new design options. VSF’s glossy finish is long-lasting, easy to clean, meets tight installation schedules, and is an effective solution […]

Lafarge Canada Inc. is helping to make the Bow Valley region in Alberta more beautiful with a gift to The Banff Centre that will partially go toward new greening initiatives on the Centre’s grounds. The $336,000 donation will support campus greening as well as create three new scholarships for not-for-profit […]

Bonsal American recently expanded its Cincinnati manufacturing facility. The Cincinnati plant was the original production facility for the Sakrete brand, which was introduced in 1936. This expansion, including a renovation, has added a substantial amount of capacity and efficiency to the plant, replacing 1940s-era equipment with state-of-the-art technology. This new, […]

NLB Corp. has relocated its Houston-area branch to larger quarters to better serve customers who need high-pressure water jet units, accessories and service. The new 10,800-square-foot facility is more than twice the size of the one NLB occupied for the previous 20 years and is located just minutes away from […]