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Truck Cap- REMODELING Magazine (11/7/2007)
- The Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) truck cap can be customized to meet the demands of work truck service in a variety of industries. Options include: roof racks, various toolbox configurations, a selection of window and door sizes, several rear door options, and a polyester fabric liner designed to prevent condensation from collecting on the cap interior. Available in heights of 23, 26, 29, and 36 inches, the cap can be further customized with paint to match the truck's color. Automotive-grade lock cylinders in folding T-handles on all doors help protect valuable tools and equipment. 800.649.4273.
2008 Ram 1500- REMODELING Magazine (11/7/2007)
- Take advantage of fuel savings afforded by the choice of two available engines on the 2008 Ram 1500. The new 4.7-liter V-8 produces 310 hp and 330 pound-feet of torque while using less fuel and providing smoother operation compared with the engine it replaces. Similarly, the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 offers 345 hp and 375 pound-feet of torque and is equipped with Chrysler Group's Multi-displacement System, which provides up to 20 percent fuel savings, the maker says. A Trailer Sway Control can be added to the truck's optional Electronic Stability Program, and a tire-pressure monitoring system is also available. 800.423.6343.
DiamondBack Side Tool Boxes- ebuild (9/17/2007)
- The DiamondBack Side Toolboxes are open tool bins that mount to the underside of the DiamondBack HD truck cover and provide convenient and accessible tool storage. Unlike standard cross-boxes, the DiamondBack Side Tool Box allows the user to store tools at the edges of the truck. This way, equipment in the toolbox is within an arms reach at all times.
Building Products and ebuild Present the First Annual Vanguard Best of the Web Awards- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/17/2007)
- 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.
A.R.E. Introduces DCU Truck Caps for the 2007 Toyota Tundra- ebuild (7/18/2007)
- A.R.E., a leading manufacturer of truck caps and tonneau covers, announces the availability of its popular Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) for the 2007 Toyota Tundra (all cab and box configurations). The DCU can be customized to fit the demands associated with work truck service in a variety of industries, including construction, maintenance, pest control and landscaping.
- Hydraulic Cranes
- CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE (7/1/2007)
- Hydraulic cranes—whether referring to rough-terrain (RT), all-terrain (AT), or truck cranes, and the knuckleboom or telescoping boom variety—provide a wide range of capacities for almost any lifting job.
- Self-Climbing Placing Boom Speeds Project
- CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE (7/1/2007)
- Early tower placing booms, first introduced in the 1970s, required the use of separate cranes, massive counterweights, and nonproportional booms, and were considered for only the largest projects. But today's modern systems take less time to install and are easy to maintain and operate.
MVP Award Winner: Weather Guard Sliding Ladder Rack- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/12/2007)
- Knaack Mfg. Co. Keeping your ladder on the floor or on top of the roof of your vehicle doesn't necessarily provide the easiest access. The Weather Guard sliding ladder rack stores a ladder up to 8 feet long on the inside roof or interior wall of the vehicle. A tension-locking device keeps the ladder in place without requiring buckles, latches, or ties, the firm says. The rack consists of adjustable front and rear cradle assemblies, which run along a rail that attaches to the vehicle with a universal mounting bracket. "Why didn't I think of this?" one judge wondered. Cost: $185. 800-456-7865.
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.
Truckin' Around With Mike Morris- TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine (6/4/2007)
- International Truck and Engine Corp., best known as a "big rig" manufacturer, rocked the pickup world in 2004 by splicing an open box onto one of its smaller utility truck cabs to create a humongous "hybrid" called the CXT, then the world's largest production pickup. It looked like a Tonka on steroids, but truckers liked it (hey, it's big and it can haul just about anything), so the company has now rolled out two new pickup models, the MXT (in 4x4 or upscale Limited trim) and RXT (in "sport" and fifth-wheel versions aimed at the horse and boat trailer–towing crowd).
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