The Portland Cement Association Education Foundation awarded three graduate students with educational fellowships at the association’s recent fall meeting in Chicago. The 2009 recipients are Charles Hope, with research titled “Full-Depth Reclamation Using Cement Slurry and Microcracking,” from Brigham Young University; Steven Barbachyn, with research titled “Nominal Shear Strength Limits […]

SurfEtch from Butterfield Color is a new water-based, biodegradable, lowodor micro-etch surface retarder. Applied to the surface of fresh concrete, SurfEtch chemically delays the set of surface mortar while allowing the underlying concrete to harden normally. This allows time to wash the surface, removing the surface mortar and exposing sands […]

Arbortech has unveiled their new brick and mortar saw, the AS170. Besides its ability to cut square, deep and safe, the AS170 comes with innovative design features that include a dustresistant motor. The small handheld saw’s patented cutting action means virtually no fl y dust. The saw also boasts improved […]

Vibco Vibrators has launched a completely redesigned Web site, which features streamlined access to Vibco’s online information, an enhanced user experience with increased functionality, and a modernized site structure. In addition to a new look and enhanced navigation, Vibco.com now features a dynamic online product catalog, an interactive 360-degree virtual […]

CTS Cement has developed Rapid Set TRU Self-Leveling, a rapid-setting hydraulic cement-based self-leveling topping, resurfacer and underlayment that can be used both indoors and out. TRU Self-Leveling is used for high-performance floor topping, underlayment and resurfacing projects that require high early strength. It cures to a light off-white color and […]

CDCLarue Industries has introduced its first portable compact dust vacuum for hand tools, the Pulse-Bac PB-550. Operating on any standard 110-volt outlet, the PB-550 is ideal for use with any hand tool needing a vacuum to capture and collect dust and debris. Standing 25 inches tall and measuring 16 inches […]

Stihl Inc. has introduced a new line of wet/dry vacuum cleaners with the Stihl SE 122 and the Stihl SE 61. The Stihl SE 122 professional wet/dry vacuum cleaner delivers superior suction power. The stainless steel vacuum tube is more durable than plastic tubes on other models, and the foot-activated […]

Westcoat Specialty Coatings recently introduced six new products to their ever-growing lineup. Liquid Dazzle Westcoat’s new Liquid Dazzle with a satin finish is a durable epoxy floor coating system that offers exceptional decorative features with a touch of satin. Engineered with proprietary metallic additives that flow uniquely when applied, this […]

Exaktime has introduced PocketClock/GPS for BlackBerry, software that transforms a BlackBerry phone into a portable GPS time clock and management tool for supervisors in the field. Part of The JobClock System, PocketClock/GPS lets mobile employees or crews clock in and out at dozens of locations each week. Using PocketClock/GPS, workers […]

Stonhard now offers an alternative to stained concrete with its Stontop family of products. Stontop offers the mottled, contemporary look of stained concrete, but unlike traditional stained concrete, which requires a sealer to be applied at least once a year, Stontop is durable, with superior wear resistance, and needs just […]