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BPG Introduces Wireless Home Storage That Helps Builders Sell Homes (ebuild)

Byers Products Group has announced that it will unveil their new Versa Lift with wireless remote control at the International Builders Show in Orlando, February 13 - 16, 2008. Versa Lift rapidly lifts storage boxes and a myriad of other items up into the attic or down to the basement every 15 seconds. Versa Lift offers homeowners and new homebuyers an excellent way to easily access all that storage space up in the attic or down in the basement without the dread or danger associated with carrying heavy boxes up or down rickety attic ladders or stairs.

Auton Lifts Offer Innovative Ways to Make Safes Safer (ebuild)

Auton's INVISOTRAK elegantly conceal safes behind a painting or a flat piece of art. This lift safely moves artwork aside allowing access to the safe. It is available with vertical or horizontal movement depending on the available wall space. Auton's PANEL LIFTS move a piece of art with a motorized cable that rolls up to reveal a safe. Maximum load for this lift is 300 lbs. Safes can also be concealed into furniture, half walls, even closets using Auton's STANDARD LIFTS. The standard automated lifts are customizable and can hold up to 2000 lbs.

New Arrivals: Mix and Match (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

High-tech and green products.

Building Products and ebuild Present the First Annual Vanguard Best of the Web Awards (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Our inaugural Vanguard Best of the Web Awards competition singles out Web sites that will wow you with their stunning designs, thorough product information, dedicated sections for building pros, and clever animation. The 2007 competition unearthed 14 whiz-bang Web sites, including four that our judges have deemed the best of the best. These sites display content without clutter and feature creativity that creates no extra work for the viewer. They're easy to navigate, are understandable at a glance, and include technical information about product specs and installation that is clear enough to save a building pro from having to call for help.

Building Products Top 100: Paca-Glide Elevator System (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Waupaca Elevator. The Paca-Glide elevator system utilizes a winding-drum drive system to eliminate the need for a separate machine room. The electric motor that drives the rope-winding mechanism is mounted above the rail in the hoistway, and a wide-ride stance design in the hoistway delivers a stable ride, the manufacturer says. A variety of cab finishing packages are available. 800-238-8739.

Building Products Top 100: LEV Signet Elevator (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

ThyssenKrupp Access. The LEV Signet elevator requires only a 6-inch pit depth and doesn't need a separate machine room for mechanicals. The elevator is designed for plug-and-play installation and is engineered around a modular system of rails that come in longer lengths for easier installation, the firm says. The unit is available with fully customized cabs including with a variety of finishing options such as wood and veneers, marble, and tile. 800-925-3100.

Building Products Top 100: Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators. Designed to operate using air and gravity, the Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator features an exterior tube made from clear polycarbonate supported by an aluminum structure, a clear polycarbonate passenger car, and a suction assembly. Vacuum pumps or turbines use air to pull the car up to the desired floor, where an anchoring system activates to stop and lock the car. The elevator, which doesn't require a pit or machine room, offers a panoramic view. 305-235-6707.

All Stars: Building Products Presents the 2007 MVP Award Winners (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Each year, Building Products' Most Valuable Product Awards competition singles out an elite group of new products worthy of special recognition. This year, 32 products--ranging from a limestone veneer to a water-conserving showerhead to steam-assist ovens--have been deemed the latest crop of top-notch products by our panel of expert judges. These products offer ways to make your job easier, your projects more stunning, and your business more profitable. And they just might add a little fun back into your work day.

2007 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (Hanley Wood News Service)

Last week, the editors of CUSTOM HOME, residential architect, BUILDER, and REMODELING magazines reported from the Las Vegas Convention Center to tell you about the newest product and design trends. Read on to find out what's happening with Faucets & Fixtures; Toilets, Tubs, & Showers; Home Automation & Lighting; Appliances & Cabinetry; and Surfacing.

Versa Lift and Versa Rail Provide Safe, Easy Access To Attic/Basement Storage For Homeowners (ebuild)

Byers Products Group has introduced their new Versa Lift and Versa Rail products to the Home Building, Remodeling and Garage Door and Services industry. Versa Lift is a new storage and package lift capable of lifting up to 200 pounds from one floor to another or up into the attic, every 15 seconds. Versa Lift offers homeowners an excellent way to easily access all that storage space up in the attic or down in the basement without the dread of carrying boxes or storage tubs up or down dangerous stairs. Byers' all new Versa Rail safety railing is an ideal companion product to the Versa Lift because it mounts to the attic floor at the top of the folding attic stairs and provides a safe handrail for stepping up into and back down out of the attic when using the stairs.