<![CDATA[Polished Concrete Solutions: Latest News]]> https://www.polishedconcretesolutions.com Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:10:13 +0000 <![CDATA[Ruwac]]> https://www.polishedconcretesolutions.com/company-spotlights/ruwac/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:08:00 +0000 https://www.polishedconcretesolutions.com/company-spotlights/ruwac/

Company Overview

At Ruwac USA., we specialize in industrial quality vacuums. Because this is all we do, you can rest assure that quality, design, and performance are our utmost priorities. We stand behind every vacuum system we manufacture. We will not recommend a vacuum system without knowing the application, the amount of use within the application and who will be using the vacuum system. We pride ourselves in providing industrial vacuums that fit your application and exceed your expectations.

Ruwac USA is American owned and independently operated with all vacuums Made in America with American made parts. All design and manufacturing of Ruwac USA products takes place in our own ISO-9001 certified, 90,000 sq. ft. production facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Innovative and Advanced Technology

Established in 1984, Ruwac USA is one of America’s most innovative designers and manufacturers of technologically advanced, superior quality industrial vacuum systems for virtually all industrial applications, including, but not limited to: construction, building maintenance, manufacturing processes, explosion proof safety, fume extraction, dust removal, machine tools and more.

About the Ruwac USA Elephant

Long ago, Ruwac USA chose the elephant to be the company emblem. After all, the elephant is nature’s own super heavy-duty wet/dry vacuum system. They are incredibly tough; highly versatile; work hard and live a very long time just like Ruwac vacuums. Elephants are very dependable – doing their job well, anywhere and anytime. They are uncomplaining, simple to guide and don’t TIP over. Ruwac implements those great qualities into every vacuum we design and build. Let us show you that this “elephant” is one you want in the room.

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Company Overview

At Ruwac USA., we specialize in industrial quality vacuums. Because this is all we do, you can rest assure that quality, design, and performance are our utmost priorities. We stand behind every vacuum system we manufacture. We will not recommend a vacuum system without knowing the application, the amount of use within the application and who will be using the vacuum system. We pride ourselves in providing industrial vacuums that fit your application and exceed your expectations.

Ruwac USA is American owned and independently operated with all vacuums Made in America with American made parts. All design and manufacturing of Ruwac USA products takes place in our own ISO-9001 certified, 90,000 sq. ft. production facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Innovative and Advanced Technology

Established in 1984, Ruwac USA is one of America’s most innovative designers and manufacturers of technologically advanced, superior quality industrial vacuum systems for virtually all industrial applications, including, but not limited to: construction, building maintenance, manufacturing processes, explosion proof safety, fume extraction, dust removal, machine tools and more.

About the Ruwac USA Elephant

Long ago, Ruwac USA chose the elephant to be the company emblem. After all, the elephant is nature’s own super heavy-duty wet/dry vacuum system. They are incredibly tough; highly versatile; work hard and live a very long time just like Ruwac vacuums. Elephants are very dependable – doing their job well, anywhere and anytime. They are uncomplaining, simple to guide and don’t TIP over. Ruwac implements those great qualities into every vacuum we design and build. Let us show you that this “elephant” is one you want in the room.

]]> <![CDATA[Truloc Diamonds]]> https://www.polishedconcretesolutions.com/company-spotlights/truloc-diamonds/ Thu, 27 May 2021 12:03:44 +0000 https://www.polishedconcretesolutions.com/company-spotlights/truloc-diamonds/ The patent-pending TruLoc system is designed for ease of use, tool security and optimum machine performance. TruLoc tools easily and securely slide into place with the stabilizer bars acting as guide rails. The robust rails hold the tool firmly, absorbing the torsion as the tool hits the floor. This protects the drive plates’ bevelled walls from premature wear which can result in the tools being released from the designated slots, damaging the floor and/or the machine.

Ten-Segment - Concrete Floor Grinding Disc

The Ten Segment floor grinding disc has ten robust metal-bond segments designed for maximum tool longevity. The radial-edged segments easily ride over inconsistencies in the floor. Additionally, the segments are designed to leave a subtle and consistent scratch pattern to properly prepare the concrete floor for the polishing steps.

Available in 5 bonds for any type of concrete - extra-soft, soft, medium, hard and extra-hard.


Five-Segment - Concrete Floor Grinding Disc

The Five-Segment floor grinding disc has five robust metal-bond segments designed for maximum tool longevity. The radial-edged segments easily ride over inconsistencies in the floor. With greater spacing between segments, the five-segment configuration is more direct and aggressive compared to the Ten-Segment configuration.

Available in 5 bonds for any type of concrete - extra-soft, soft, medium, hard and extra-hard.


Daisy - Concrete Floor Grinding Disc

The Daisy is a single-piece, solid-metal-bonded tool that should be run wet. Unlike other floor disc construction, the segments are integrated with the tool body. The Daisy efficiently prepares the concrete surface for polishing with an extremely uniform scratch pattern that is more subtle than other aggressive metals. It can be used effectively on any machine with a velcro attachment.


Two-Segment - Concrete Floor Grinding Plate

The two-segment concrete floor grinding plate is a powerful tool designed with extra-large segments for maximum tool life and performance. With an even scratch pattern, this tool yields a superior concrete floor surface that is ready for polishing.

Available in 5 bonds for any type of concrete - extra-soft, soft, medium, hard and extra-hard.


Super Segments - Concrete Floor Grinding Plate

The secret to the high performance of the Super Segment tool is in the metal-bond matrix and the position of the segments on the plate. The segments are specifically formulated for floor preparation. The Super Segment efficiently cuts through tough coatings and hard to open surfaces.


2 - ¼ PCDs + 1 Segment - Concrete Floor Coating Removal Tool

This unique tool contains two ¼ round PCD segments with a single metal-bond segment. Designed for efficient floor preparation, the PCDs aggressively remove floor coatings while the metal-bond segment smooths and refines the scratch pattern. Additionally, the metal-bond segment height is designed to avoid gouging the floor surface with the PCDs.


3 large PCDs + 3 Segments - Coating Removal Plate

Tackle concrete floor coating, mastic or glue removal with ease using this unique heavy-duty tool. With three large PCDs plus three metal-bond segments, this tool is fast and efficient. The PCDs aggressively attack the floor surface exposing aggregate while the metal-bond segments smooth and refine the scratch pattern. Additionally, the metal-bond segment height is designed to avoid accidental gouging the floor surface with the PCDs.


Blaze

  • The Blaze Pad both cleans the floor and provides a beautiful gloss.
  • Get a superior result with higher clarity in a single pass.
  • Maintain full ROPE™ control while establishing a beautiful floor finish.


ROPE Machine

5' Ride-On Polishing Machine.

The ROPE™ machine has been designed to polish and refine concrete, terrazzo and stone. The ROPE™ system is a cost-effective method especially when compared to traditional machine polishing. It has the most power in its class while maintaining a quieter, smoother operation. This machine offers ease of transport, ease of operation and lots of power.

Ease of Operation

Benefit from our Quick Change system.

With an added set of 11” tool plates, grit changes are a breeze. Simply lift the machine with the integrated mobile lift function, slide out the square drive plates and pop off the current 11” tool plates and replace them with your additional preloaded ones.

Easy Transport

5’ & 850lbs

This lightweight yet powerful machine, is great for large jobs, and is also perfect for smaller jobs in tight spaces such as hallways or aisles. It can fit in an elevator or the back of an F150. The Integrated mobile lift function with 5” easy-rolling casters makes it easy to move by one person.

Flexible or Rigid Tool Plates

The patent pending free spinning heads with uniquely designed bearings allow a choice of either flexible or rigid tool plates all in one system. Includes special ROPE™ multi-purpose fiber pad tool heads for both fine polishing and floor maintenance.

]]> The patent-pending TruLoc system is designed for ease of use, tool security and optimum machine performance. TruLoc tools easily and securely slide into place with the stabilizer bars acting as guide rails. The robust rails hold the tool firmly, absorbing the torsion as the tool hits the floor. This protects the drive plates’ bevelled walls from premature wear which can result in the tools being released from the designated slots, damaging the floor and/or the machine.

Ten-Segment - Concrete Floor Grinding Disc

The Ten Segment floor grinding disc has ten robust metal-bond segments designed for maximum tool longevity. The radial-edged segments easily ride over inconsistencies in the floor. Additionally, the segments are designed to leave a subtle and consistent scratch pattern to properly prepare the concrete floor for the polishing steps.

Available in 5 bonds for any type of concrete - extra-soft, soft, medium, hard and extra-hard.


Five-Segment - Concrete Floor Grinding Disc

The Five-Segment floor grinding disc has five robust metal-bond segments designed for maximum tool longevity. The radial-edged segments easily ride over inconsistencies in the floor. With greater spacing between segments, the five-segment configuration is more direct and aggressive compared to the Ten-Segment configuration.

Available in 5 bonds for any type of concrete - extra-soft, soft, medium, hard and extra-hard.


Daisy - Concrete Floor Grinding Disc

The Daisy is a single-piece, solid-metal-bonded tool that should be run wet. Unlike other floor disc construction, the segments are integrated with the tool body. The Daisy efficiently prepares the concrete surface for polishing with an extremely uniform scratch pattern that is more subtle than other aggressive metals. It can be used effectively on any machine with a velcro attachment.


Two-Segment - Concrete Floor Grinding Plate

The two-segment concrete floor grinding plate is a powerful tool designed with extra-large segments for maximum tool life and performance. With an even scratch pattern, this tool yields a superior concrete floor surface that is ready for polishing.

Available in 5 bonds for any type of concrete - extra-soft, soft, medium, hard and extra-hard.


Super Segments - Concrete Floor Grinding Plate

The secret to the high performance of the Super Segment tool is in the metal-bond matrix and the position of the segments on the plate. The segments are specifically formulated for floor preparation. The Super Segment efficiently cuts through tough coatings and hard to open surfaces.


2 - ¼ PCDs + 1 Segment - Concrete Floor Coating Removal Tool

This unique tool contains two ¼ round PCD segments with a single metal-bond segment. Designed for efficient floor preparation, the PCDs aggressively remove floor coatings while the metal-bond segment smooths and refines the scratch pattern. Additionally, the metal-bond segment height is designed to avoid gouging the floor surface with the PCDs.


3 large PCDs + 3 Segments - Coating Removal Plate

Tackle concrete floor coating, mastic or glue removal with ease using this unique heavy-duty tool. With three large PCDs plus three metal-bond segments, this tool is fast and efficient. The PCDs aggressively attack the floor surface exposing aggregate while the metal-bond segments smooth and refine the scratch pattern. Additionally, the metal-bond segment height is designed to avoid accidental gouging the floor surface with the PCDs.


Blaze

  • The Blaze Pad both cleans the floor and provides a beautiful gloss.
  • Get a superior result with higher clarity in a single pass.
  • Maintain full ROPE™ control while establishing a beautiful floor finish.


ROPE Machine

5' Ride-On Polishing Machine.

The ROPE™ machine has been designed to polish and refine concrete, terrazzo and stone. The ROPE™ system is a cost-effective method especially when compared to traditional machine polishing. It has the most power in its class while maintaining a quieter, smoother operation. This machine offers ease of transport, ease of operation and lots of power.

Ease of Operation

Benefit from our Quick Change system.

With an added set of 11” tool plates, grit changes are a breeze. Simply lift the machine with the integrated mobile lift function, slide out the square drive plates and pop off the current 11” tool plates and replace them with your additional preloaded ones.

Easy Transport

5’ & 850lbs

This lightweight yet powerful machine, is great for large jobs, and is also perfect for smaller jobs in tight spaces such as hallways or aisles. It can fit in an elevator or the back of an F150. The Integrated mobile lift function with 5” easy-rolling casters makes it easy to move by one person.

Flexible or Rigid Tool Plates

The patent pending free spinning heads with uniquely designed bearings allow a choice of either flexible or rigid tool plates all in one system. Includes special ROPE™ multi-purpose fiber pad tool heads for both fine polishing and floor maintenance.

]]> <![CDATA[Convergent Concrete Technologies]]> https://www.polishedconcretesolutions.com/company-spotlights/convergent-concrete-technologies/ Tue, 25 May 2021 17:04:27 +0000 https://www.polishedconcretesolutions.com/company-spotlights/convergent-concrete-technologies/ An uncompromising dedication to continually innovate the highest performing, most reliable concrete treatments and products in the industry. Hardeners, densifiers, finishes, coatings and curing are at the core of Convergent Concrete Technologies' pioneering spirit and have been for almost 20 years.

It is the people behind the science, the technology, the product development and most of all the partnership with customers that defines CONVERGENT as the benchmark of the industry.

CONVERGENT is recognized as the innovation leader in reactive silicate-based chemistry for concrete. What further sets CONVERGENT apart is its focus on service and establishing a genuine partnership with every customer.

Facility owners, contractors, architects and engineers trust the unique chemical strengths of CONVERGENT products. Partnering with CONVERGENT's team of professionals ensures support from the initial sale to final application.

Headquartered in Orem, Utah, Convergent Concrete Technologies is a global company with manufacturing facilities in the United States and Belgium with distribution in local markets worldwide.

Convergent Technology

Nano-Lithium ®

Nano-Lithium is engineered lithium silicate with high lithium purity and quality.

Nano-Lithium reacts effectively with concrete to form calcium silicate hydrate. This creates a harder, denser surface that is abrasion and stain resistant.

Sodium and potassium react violently in concrete, creating uneven clumps of calcium throughout the surface layer. These clumps form weak, erratic bonds that result in a shorter life cycle. Nano-Lithium's small molecule size allows it to penetrate deeply and evenly, creating stronger bonds, increasing durability, and extending the life of concrete.

SiRE™

Reactive Silicon Hybrid Polymer (SiRE™) chemistry is cross-linked with Nano-Lithium® technology. Unique lithium polymerization and reactivity creates the best performance available today.

This stable but highly reactive silicon/lithium compound offers flexibility when formulating product-specific applications. Products using SiRE technology don’t just coat concrete with a top layer of protection; they penetrate the surface and chemically react to fortify and protect from the inside, out.

Treated concrete has enhanced resistance to staining and abrasion. SiRE also facilitates water repellency and stain resistance.

RST

Rapid Separation Technology is an engineered chemistry that divides into layers for maximum efficiency and performance in a single application.

The curing component migrates to the surface as a film-forming moisture barrier while the Nano-Lithium Silicate penetrates and reacts with the free-lime and cement, forming CSH.

RST provides true curing and hardening in one application. The film created meets ASTM C-309 specifications and can easily be removed compared to alternative film-forming cures. RST saves time, labor, and money.

]]> An uncompromising dedication to continually innovate the highest performing, most reliable concrete treatments and products in the industry. Hardeners, densifiers, finishes, coatings and curing are at the core of Convergent Concrete Technologies' pioneering spirit and have been for almost 20 years.

It is the people behind the science, the technology, the product development and most of all the partnership with customers that defines CONVERGENT as the benchmark of the industry.

CONVERGENT is recognized as the innovation leader in reactive silicate-based chemistry for concrete. What further sets CONVERGENT apart is its focus on service and establishing a genuine partnership with every customer.

Facility owners, contractors, architects and engineers trust the unique chemical strengths of CONVERGENT products. Partnering with CONVERGENT's team of professionals ensures support from the initial sale to final application.

Headquartered in Orem, Utah, Convergent Concrete Technologies is a global company with manufacturing facilities in the United States and Belgium with distribution in local markets worldwide.

Convergent Technology

Nano-Lithium ®

Nano-Lithium is engineered lithium silicate with high lithium purity and quality.

Nano-Lithium reacts effectively with concrete to form calcium silicate hydrate. This creates a harder, denser surface that is abrasion and stain resistant.

Sodium and potassium react violently in concrete, creating uneven clumps of calcium throughout the surface layer. These clumps form weak, erratic bonds that result in a shorter life cycle. Nano-Lithium's small molecule size allows it to penetrate deeply and evenly, creating stronger bonds, increasing durability, and extending the life of concrete.

SiRE™

Reactive Silicon Hybrid Polymer (SiRE™) chemistry is cross-linked with Nano-Lithium® technology. Unique lithium polymerization and reactivity creates the best performance available today.

This stable but highly reactive silicon/lithium compound offers flexibility when formulating product-specific applications. Products using SiRE technology don’t just coat concrete with a top layer of protection; they penetrate the surface and chemically react to fortify and protect from the inside, out.

Treated concrete has enhanced resistance to staining and abrasion. SiRE also facilitates water repellency and stain resistance.

RST

Rapid Separation Technology is an engineered chemistry that divides into layers for maximum efficiency and performance in a single application.

The curing component migrates to the surface as a film-forming moisture barrier while the Nano-Lithium Silicate penetrates and reacts with the free-lime and cement, forming CSH.

RST provides true curing and hardening in one application. The film created meets ASTM C-309 specifications and can easily be removed compared to alternative film-forming cures. RST saves time, labor, and money.

]]> <![CDATA[Ameripolish ]]> https://www.polishedconcretesolutions.com/company-spotlights/ameripolish-/ Tue, 25 May 2021 16:57:54 +0000 https://www.polishedconcretesolutions.com/company-spotlights/ameripolish-/ Ameripolish is the industry leader in the innovation of concrete chemical technology.

Founded in 2005, Ameripolish revolutionized the concrete polishing industry by introducing solvent based, concrete penetrating dyes. Since then, with the acquisition of leading figures in the industry, the Ameripolish product development team has unfolded, on a annual basis, new and exciting, cutting edge technology to prep, strengthen, color, protect and maintain polished concrete floors.

Ameripolish Niche

Ameripolish manufactures high performance architectural concrete products through extensive research and field testing. We also ensure our customers understand how to best take advantage of our products through on-going training opportunities, consultation, and technical support.

Mission

Ameripolish was founded with the intention to provide the absolute best architectural concrete products on the market and to advance the industry by continually pushing the envelope through research and development.

]]> Ameripolish is the industry leader in the innovation of concrete chemical technology.

Founded in 2005, Ameripolish revolutionized the concrete polishing industry by introducing solvent based, concrete penetrating dyes. Since then, with the acquisition of leading figures in the industry, the Ameripolish product development team has unfolded, on a annual basis, new and exciting, cutting edge technology to prep, strengthen, color, protect and maintain polished concrete floors.

Ameripolish Niche

Ameripolish manufactures high performance architectural concrete products through extensive research and field testing. We also ensure our customers understand how to best take advantage of our products through on-going training opportunities, consultation, and technical support.

Mission

Ameripolish was founded with the intention to provide the absolute best architectural concrete products on the market and to advance the industry by continually pushing the envelope through research and development.

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