Super Wax Polish is a water-based acrylic and wax co-polymer that forms an abrasion-resistant, clear, non-yellowing topcoat polish to protect existing sealers and finishes. Formulated for use on interior concrete, especially acid stained floors, it can be used on newly sealed floors and to restore shine on previously sealed concrete […]

VIC International has announced the first concrete polishing “green” certification program in the industry, with full implementation scheduled for mid-year 2007. VIC International is now certified as a “green” process by Green Spec and is being listed in the Green Spec Directory. To become certified as part of the VIC […]

Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar Inc., has reduced the volatile organic compound emissions of its EC-17 Ultra UVR Epoxy coating to comply with VOC regulations in all fifty states. EC-17 is a water-clear, 100 percent solids epoxy coating with superior UV stability that safeguards flooring from discoloration, yellowing and […]

Blastrac has introduced grinders, scarifiers and a walk-behind scraper. The Blastrac POD-2000 is a virtually dust-free grinder, with patent-pending Point of Development technology that allows grinding dust to be collected immediately. The machine features high-velocity dust ports that rotate with the diamond tooling. While other diamond grinders allow dust to […]

QC Construction Products and Newlook International Inc. have penned an agreement giving QC exclusive distribution rights to Newlook’s eco-friendly concrete stains throughout the United States and Canada. This product line is private-labeled as Newlook by QC and was released to QC distributors in March. The Newlook by QC Solid Color […]

The American Concrete Institute has released five new publications: 224.1R-07: Causes, Evaluation, and Repair of Cracks in Concrete Structures — This publication summarizes the causes of cracks in concrete structures, presents procedures used to evaluate cracking, and describes techniques for crack repair. 332.1R-06: Guide to Residential Concrete Construction — This […]

The American Concrete Institute named Uzun & Case Engineers LLC as the recipient of ACI’s Distinguished Achievement Award, being presented at the ACI 2007 Spring Convention in Atlanta, Ga., in April. Uzun & Case Engineers was recognized for advancing concrete applications through the courageous use of new design applications, innovation, […]

The American Concrete Institute has introduced six new benefits for members. The benefits include free downloads of ACI documents and archived papers and access to a “Concrete Knowledge Center“ that collects practice-oriented technical information. A membership directory accesses detailed contact information and can conduct detailed searches by job category. Also, […]

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announced the formation of the National Construction Challenge, a youth-oriented critical thinking and creative problem-solving competition that AEM has developed in partnership with experts at Destination ImagiNation Inc. The National Construction Challenge is part of AEM’s ongoing efforts to attract the best and brightest young […]