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  • Millennium Lock Systems, Inc.: Law Officer Unlocks Key to Retail Rollout
  • Business Wire (6/14/2007)
  • Law enforcement officer Ron Daniels has done something akin to inventing a better mousetrap. According to Millennium Lock Systems' testing engineer, SWAT officers in Virginia attempted to kick the door with the lock on it and used a battering ram, hitting on the deadbolt repeatedly, and still could not get in.The Ultimate Lock is a 3 in 1 lock that protects against bump keys, helps prevent door kick-ins, and has a panic button feature to render duplicate keys useless, and it works with the door's existing deadbolt lock.
  • Hot-Dipped Galvanized Post AnchorsMVP Award Winner: Hot-Dipped Galvanized Post Anchors
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/12/2007)
  • Oz-Post. These post anchors are said to offer an easier alternative to the time-consuming, backbreaking job of digging post holes and mixing concrete for fences and decks. They are jackhammered into the ground using a special adapter in about five minutes apiece, and go through asphalt, hard-packed clay, and frozen or rocky ground. They "will make all fence installs a cinch," said a judge. Oz-Posts are hot-dipped galvanized and are longer and wider than other post anchors. They come in a wide range of sizes and lengths. Cost: $12.75 per post. 866-422-0751.
  • SecureMount Hardware AnchorsMVP Award Winner: SecureMount Hardware Anchors
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/11/2007)
  • Home Care by Moen. More homeowners these days ask for grab bars in the bath, and SecureMount anchors provide a quick but secure installation. "A simple install--no stud needed," a judge said. That means no sections of wall need to be removed, and no backing needs to be added, saving time and money, according to the maker. Instead, the grab bar is mounted into the D-shaped anchors that require simple drilling to install. The anchors are appropriate for walls 1/8 to 1 1/2 inches thick and work with marble, tile, drywall, fiberglass, and fiberglass tub surrounds. They can be used not only with Moen and Home Care by Moen grab bars but also those made by most other manufacturers. Cost: $36 per pair. 800-882-0116.
  • All Stars: Building Products Presents the 2007 MVP Award Winners
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/7/2007)
  • 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.
  • First Look
  • REMODELING Magazine (6/1/2007)
  • Remodeling Magazine staff picks the newest products for the remodeling market. Tamko. Combining the strength of steel with energy-saving technology, MetalWorks Cool Colors shingles offer aesthetics and performance for a wide range of applications. Manufactured to be long-lasting and offer a high solar reflectance, the product is rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council as having initial solar reflectance of up to 0.34 and initial thermal emmitance of up to 0.87. A variety of styles and colors are available. 800.641.4691. www.tamko.com. (MORE)
  • Dexxter Screw for Composite Decking
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
  • Swan Secure Products. The Dexxter screw for composite decking has a unique thread form that removes exhaust while driving to prevent mushrooming, according to the manufacturer. The small head diameter is available painted to match the color of most composites. Screws are available in both 305 and 316 grade stainless steel and come in 1-1/2-inch, 2-1/2-inch, and 3-inch lengths. 800-966-2801.
  • SplitStop Titan III Composite Screws
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/31/2007)
  • Titan Metal Werks. SplitStop Titan III Composite Screws eliminate mushrooming around the screw head, reduce splitting near the ends of deck boards, and have no difficulty in head-setting, according to the manufacturer. The screws are now available in stainless steel to meet the needs of coastal markets, and dark brown to match more exotic decking colors. 888-578-3273.
  • The Antique Rust finish Amerock Enbraces the Past with New Premium Hardware Collections and the Introduction of a New Finish
  • ebuild (5/30/2007)
  • Amerock has incorporated the past into today's premium cabinet hardware with the introduction of its Spring 2007 collections and a new hardware finish called Antique Rust. Both efforts will be launched at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference. The Spring 2007 collections highlighted by Kane and Crosley feature modern interpretations of distinct 1950s designs, while the Antique Rust finish provides a timeless weathered and worn look across a variety of style categories.
  • Tiger ClawTC-G Hidden Deck Fastener
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/16/2007)
  • Tiger Claw. The TC-G is a new hidden deck fastener for pre-grooved decking materials, composites, and hardwoods. The steel fastener is designed to eliminate the need for conventional plastic biscuits currently used in deck building. It offers superior hold-down strength, according to the manufacturer, and is made from .060-inch-thick annealed 304 stainless steel. 800-928-4437.

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