Video: Substrate Technology Expands Into Planetary Grinder Polishing Pad Market

Nick Fox, marketing director for Substrate Technology, talks about the company's new FL-P Series polishing pads for planetary grinders at the World of Concrete 2013

Feb 12, 2013

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