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- DeWALT Launches New 1/2" High Performance Hammerdrill with increased power
- ebuild (1/26/2007)
- DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced the introduction of a new 1/2" high performance hammerdrill (DW520K). The new hammerdrill is designed to provide professional contractors with increased levels of power in a lightweight package helping users to get the job done faster. The DW520K is built with a powerful 8.2 amp motor providing users with enough power for heavy-duty applications.
- New Kubota KX080-3 Ready to Dig Into Utility-Class Excavator Market
- PRNewswire (1/26/2007)
- TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) is changing the utility-class excavator market with the introduction of the Kubota KX080-3, its largest and most advanced excavator to date. Designed especially for work environments where space is limited, but additional power, capacity and efficiency are required, this eight-ton, tight-tailswing excavator offers more than 14,000 pounds of breakout force, along with versatility and features not found in other utility-class excavators."It's exciting to expand beyond the compact-excavator class -- where Kubota models have excelled for years -- with a machine that brings so many innovations," says Keith Rohrbacker, product manager at KTC. "From standard features like the industry's first factory-installed anti-theft system to the power of its 64-horsepower (hp) engine, the new KX080-3 is engineered for extra performance, which is why we believe it will dig trenches around other utility-class excavators."
- New Eco-Friendly Product Makes It 'Easy to Be Green'
- PRNewswire (1/25/2007)
- FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- RHIMAX, a new organic product, is paving a path into many markets as the latest of green alternatives available for consumers to choose. RHIMAX is a tough and durable felt paper protecting the home, the jobsite, and your planet. The RHIMAX durable felt paper rolls are cost-effective and adaptable to so many jobs, such as painting, roofing, flooring templates, landscaping, weed control, farming, moving, decorating techniques, packing and shipping, automotive service and repair, arts and crafts, restaurants, and even organic printing.
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36V Flexible Power System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
- Bosch Power Tools. The 36V Flexible Power System offers two task-specific 36-volt battery packs in a lithium-ion platform to run on the company's 36-volt Litheon line of tools. Weighing less than a 14.4-volt nicad battery, the SlimPack is ideal for one-handed applications or overhead work, and it provides twice the voltage and up to 15 percent more runtime than many 18-volt tools. The FatPack delivers twice the voltage and runtime of an 18-volt nicad battery at nearly the same weight for heavy-duty or extended applications. 877-267-2499.
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True Blue Heavy-Duty Magnetic em71 Jamb Set Level
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
- Empire Level. Featuring a solid-block acrylic vial that provides enhanced readability and accuracy, the True Blue heavy-duty magnetic em71 Jamb Set level is designed to make squaring door jambs easy, fast, and accurate. The em71 set includes a 78-inch and a 32-inch level. Neodymium rare earth magnets stabilize the levels on metal studs, door frames, or any other metal surface for hands-free use. 800-558-0722.
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Weather Guard Van Storage Products
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
- Knaack Mfg. Co. Bulkhead and shelving systems are the new introductions to the Weather Guard line of van storage products. Made from 16-gauge steel and 3/16-inch steel top mounting angles, the products include a 9-by-12-inch Dog Hatch in the bottom of the bulkhead and a 14-inch-wide shelf with a tapered end for closer installation to the sidewall. The products fit Ford and Chevy vans. 800-456-7865.
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1-inch SDS Category Rotary Hammers
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
- Milwaukee. Three new rotary hammers for the 1-inch SDS category include the V28 cordless compact (0756-22), 1-inch compact (5363-21), and 1-inch D-handle (5369-21) models. All three feature three modes of operation for maximum versatility, a keyless SDS chuck for fast tool-free bit changes and a variable-speed trigger and reverse switch that allows accurate drill bit starting and easy bit/fastener removal. An industry-exclusive Anti-Vibration System (AVS) is featured on the compact and D-handle corded models. 800-729-3878.
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Show Time: IBS Preview
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/19/2007)
- The International Builders' Show is back in Orlando, Fla., for a third year, and the NAHB expects it to be bigger and better than ever. The event at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 7-10 promises to include the most exciting new products for the home building and remodeling industries. There will be more than 1,600 exhibitors from the United States and around the world. In this issue, catch a glimpse of some of the products and materials that can help you save time and money and attract new customers. Walking around the Builders' Show may not be as fun as spending time at Disney World, but it's certainly more educational.
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Model 2300 Utility Vehicle with Hydraulically Controlled Lift Arm
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/17/2007)
- Bobcat. The 2300 model utility vehicle features a hydraulically controlled lift arm that operates any one of five attachments—a snow blade, push broom, bucket, mower, or pallet fork. The vehicle has a 12.1-foot turning radius and has a total capacity of up to 1,200 pounds. 701-241-8700.
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DRYLOK E1 1-Part Epoxy Floor Paint
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/16/2007)
- United Gilsonite Laboratories. E1, a one-part epoxy floor paint, is made of a new resin that fuses epoxy to the backbone of latex resin, creating a continuously durable coat, according to the manufacturer. The paint is resistant to oil, grease, petroleum products, antifreeze, and chemicals, the maker says, and it creates a semi-gloss finish in slate gray, light platinum, natural sand, or Arctic white. 800-845-5227.
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