Latta’s Concrete Floor Grinder combines advanced technology with a patented grinder design for preparing or polishing any old or new concrete surface. The Concrete Floor Grinder uses a three-head planetary design for an even finish when doing anything from rough grinding to high-gloss polishing. The grinder is available in three […]

The U.S. Green Building Council today announced Archbishop Desmond Tutu as the opening keynote speaker for its 2008 Greenbuild Conference & Expo, to be held Nov. 17-19 in Boston. Bishop Tutu, a Nobel Peace Laureate, lead a crusade for social justice and racial conciliation in South Africa as then- General […]

Dur-A-Flex Inc.’s new acrylic stain not only offers great color and design options, it also contains a built-in advanced top coat that protects and seals in the stain. When compared to traditional acrylic and water-based sealers that are used to protect competitive stain products, Dur-A-Flex MMA stain claims better wear […]

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 […]

The Portland Cement Association has announced an initiative to recognize public officials who take the lead in green building. The annual PCA Sustainable Leadership Awards will honor government leaders who advance sustainable development in their communities through the use of concrete and cement-based products. PCA encourages all members of the […]

Lafarge has launched a project to modernize its Joppa, Ill., cement plant. When the $415 million project is completed in 2010, the plant will be able to annually produce 2 million tons of cement. The construction effort is part of the company’s major emphasis on cost reductions. The changes will […]

This year, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems launches three new product lines: Liquid Dazzle, Acetone Dyes and Pool Chip. Westcoat Liquid Dazzle is a 100- percent solids epoxy floor-coating system. Engineered with proprietary metallic additives that flow uniquely when applied, Liquid Dazzle produces a dynamic color-changing floor that is decorative and […]