Find a contractor Buyer's guide Partner with us
MCAA Logo
Log in Sign up Join Hi, there Account
2026 Midyear Registration is OPEN
Find a contractor Buyer's guide Partner
Log in Sign up Join Account

New masonry products for August 2014

Words: Dan Kamys

Cast Multi Pick-Up Coupler for Wheel Loaders

Paladin Attachments
Dexter, Mich.

Paladin Attachments introduces the new JRB Nexus Cast Multi Pick-Up Coupler for wheel loaders. The company has created a product design engineered to increase productivity and visibility for wheel loaders using multiple attachments. While lighter than an equivalent fabricated coupler, the carbon steel casting design gives it 30 percent more strength and up to 11 percent more flex prior to yielding than a fabricated coupler. The coupler offset also has been reduced to provide up to a 26 percent improvement in breakout force impact.

www.paladinattachments.com

Instant Mortar Match

ECP
Madison, Wis.

Instant Mortar Match
Instant Mortar Match
Instant Mortar Match will change the appearance of mortar with the tip of a brush. Used by both professionals and do-it-yourselfers, this patented, permanent, easily applied dye can be used for both interior and exterior applications. Instant Mortar Match allows you to visually correct or mask sloppy mortar stains or poor workmanship on masonry repairs. It also allows you to match new mortar color to a pre-existing mortar, and restore or change the shade of your existing mortar. You can view a short video at www.instantmortarmatch.com.

www.instantmortarmatch.com

EDCO Language Translations

EDCO
Frederick, Md.

EDCO Language Translations
EDCO Language Translations
EDCO now provides language translations on EDCOinc.com. All product pages now contain English, Spanish and French languages. Website visitors simply click “Español/Français” in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage to translate EDCOinc.com from English into Spanish or French. The company’s website analytics show frequent international visits originating from Spanish and French speaking areas. These translation options will help EDCO communicate with customers globally. EDCO has enhanced its “Application Guide” as well, which uses pictures, descriptions and links to help visitors find the right EDCO product for each task.

www.edcoinc.com

Multi-Pro Screwdrivers

General Tools & Instruments
New York

Multi-Pro Screwdrivers
Multi-Pro Screwdrivers
The Made in America Multi-Pro Screwdrivers from General Tools & Instruments offer several patented features. The Retractable Bit Cartridge in the handle makes storing, selecting and changing bits quick and easy, while saving toolbox space and reducing the risk of lost parts. The Palm Saver Cap remains stationary, while turning the driver handle. This provides comfort, prevents blisters and enables one-handed use. The EZ-Guide Collar delivers greater control by maintaining alignment between the screwdriver and the fastener.

www.generaltools.com

Dust Extraction Solutions

Makita
La Mirada, Calif.

Dust Extraction Solutions
Dust Extraction Solutions
Makita has expanded its lineup of dust extraction solutions for concrete contractors with a new Dust Extraction Attachment, model 196571-4, for use with demolition hammers and rotary hammers (accepts SDS-MAX). The attachment is engineered to help reduce dust created from breaking and chipping concrete. It is a six-piece kit for use with a jobsite vacuum (sold separately), and is compatible with Makita SDS-MAX Rotary Hammers and Demolition Hammers. After attaching the dust cover and hose assembly to the shaft of the bit, the hose can be attached to the hammer.

www.makitatools.com/XtractVac
About: Tools
 0
Why Mast Climbers Have Become Indispensable in Modern Masonry
August 2026

Masonry is one of the oldest trades in the construction industry, yet it continues to evolve. While the principles of laying brick and stone have remained largely unchanged for centuries, the equipment supporting masons has undergone a dramatic transforma

Julie Rainville Vera Autushka
MAP Partner
Read More
Moisture in Masonry: A Key Concern
August 2026

As building envelopes become tighter and more performance-driven, clarity around moisture management in masonry applications is more important than ever. In masonry wall assemblies, where water penetration is expected and managed rather than eliminated, t

Technical Talks
Read More
Revailo Upgrades to Platinum in the 2026 and 2027 MAP
August 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Revailo will upgrade their Silver partnership to a prominent Platinum partnership for the remainder of the 2026 MAP and for the duration of the 2027 MAP.

Industry News
Read More
Designing High-Performance Masonry Envelopes: Selecting the Right Air Barrier System
August 2026

Aric Hutchinson
Technical Talks
Air Barriers
Read More