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Day: June 26, 2022

Master Builders’ base mix, six-Pak series net 100-plus repair formulations

Concrete News

The new MasterEmaco ProMix Concrete Repair System uses one bag of universal base and combinations of six specialized PowerPak materials to create up to 120 different products. Using ProMix system is simple and intuitive, and yields robust formulations through water adjustments. Among additional system features, the company cites: Superior performance. Once mixed, it provides increased durability compared to competitive products;…

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Stair safety treads, tape

Concrete News

SuperGrit two-stage safety nosings and treads provide traction on interior or exterior stairs. Suited to new concrete or steel pan filled stairs, they are available in 11 standard colors or with photoluminescent Niteglow treads. SuperGrit treads feature a heat treated, corrosion resistant, extruded aluminum base with a satin lacquered finish for a durable, but aesthetic appearance. Two-stage assembly allows a…

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Rotary batch mixer

Concrete News

The new 700-THCX-600-MSL blends abrasive materials in six to eight minutes with total uniformity and little to no shear, degradation or heat. Constructed of carbon steel, the mixer is intended for demanding applications, including packaged concrete; has a useable batch capacity of 600 cu. ft.; and, achieves uniformity with equal efficiency from 100 percent to 15 percent of rated capacity,…

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Joint filler

Concrete News

Fabricated from flexible, closed cell polypropylene, X-Foam suits concrete slab expansion, contraction or isolation joints. The product comprises a resilient material rugged enough to handle the elements, exhibiting ultraviolet stable, non-absorbent and chemical resistant properties. It debuted at World of Concrete 2022.  “It made sense for us to add X-Foam to our extensive family of concrete joint fillers because we…

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Monolithic curb maker

Concrete News

Concrete roller screed manufacturer has introduced the Badger Curb Maker for monolithic pours. Designed to seamlessly shape and finish curbs after another device screeds the flatwork, the battery-powered machine supports user efficiency and reduces the need for extra equipment, transportation and labor. “There has been a growing demand for monolithic pours from operations both large and small as they look…

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Cement, concrete producers stay in front of proposed climate rule

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Environmental Protection Agency reporting measures and market mechanisms like the U.S. Green Building Council LEED rating system could position publicly traded portland cement, concrete and aggregate producers for seamless compliance with a proposed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and global warming risk disclosures. The subject of a public comment period closing this month, the…

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Cemex to test electric device’s kiln readiness

Francesca Mills

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. is the first cement producer to announce testing of Coolbrook Roto Dynamic Heater (RDH) technology, which uses electric power to attain the 1,500-1,700°C kiln temperatures required to calcine and convert limestone and other raw feeds to clinker. At plant scale, an RDH apparatus running on renewable energy sources could potentially replace fossil fuel combustion for the…

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