Walls & Ceilings articles from June 2008

Walls & Ceilings archives from June 2008

A compromising vacation: are you like me? You go on a vacation and are accused of not leaving work behind. I don't mean fretting about your business, and if all the little details have been handled. I mean spending too much time looking at construction details.(up FRONT)
June 1, 2008... Take heart, you are not alone, not by a long shot and I have proof. The following are the writings I have done on vacation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Location: Paris, France Time: midday A trip to Paris is not complete without a...

Letters.(Letter to the editor)(Conference notes)
June 1, 2008... Editor, This letter is in response to your March 2008 article, Quest for Insurance, We believe the intent of the article was to educate contractors about insurance issues and provide a balanced view of the options. Instead, the article...

Calender.(TRADENEWS)(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... JULY 9-12 FWCCA Marriott Marco Island Marco Island, Fla. www.fwcca.org 20-26 SIA Denver Convention Center Denver www.scaffold.org SEPTEMBER 10-12...

Nate Kredich.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2008... Nate Kredich has been named Vice President for Residential Market Development, of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In the newly created position, he will oversee USGBC's LEED for Homes program. He spent the last five years with Creative...

Barbara Catlow.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2008... Dryvit Corp has promoted Barbara Catlow to Director of Marketing Communications. She has been a Dryvit employee for 25 years, most recently as Manager of Marketing Services. She will be responsible for marketing communications for the Dryvit...

Robert F. Welch.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2008... Robert F. Welch, former owner and long-time editor of Walls & Ceilings, passed away February 20, 2008 at the age of 92. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. Welch was born October 13, 1915 in Denver. He met Ruth, his wife of 70 years, while they...

Sto sponsors contest for bucket drumming.(TRADENEWS)
June 1, 2008... Sto Corp. is sponsoring a bucket-drumming contest "to find the best bucket drummer in the building industry." Cash prizes ranging from $500 to $1,500 in several categories, including one for children, will be awarded. The competition is free...

Construction economist cites nonresidential growth.(TRADENEWS)
June 1, 2008... The chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America said new spending figures are encouraging for the construction industry. "Nonresidential construction spending rose an impressive 1.3 percent in March and 12 percent compared...

New York approves Marino\WARE ViperStud.(TRADENEWS)
June 1, 2008... The New York City Department of Buildings has accepted Marino\WARE's new drywall-framing ViperStud wall assembly designs as meeting required fire resistance ratings and has certified that it is rated for 1- and 2-hour fire walls per ASTM E-119,...

Spackle.(Cartoon)
June 1, 2008... DON'T GeT Me STARTeD ON ReAL eSTATe... I CAN'T eVeN SeLL A e# LITTLE PLASTIC HOUSe ON BALTIC THese DAYS! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Polyurethane niches.(Trims and Moldings)
June 1, 2008... OUTWATER PLASTICS INDUSTRIES INC. The new Colossal Series of high-density polyurethane niches and pilasters are produced in rigid steel molds and can be used in virtually all types of commercial and residential environments. The niches are...

Decorative vinyl corner bead.(Trims and Moldings)
June 1, 2008... TRIM-TEX INC. The Step A Bull bead in either a 1-1/2-inch or 3/4-inch radius features 3/16-inch steps on both sides of the radius. It is designed for any outside corner, to create decorative columns, soffits, and niches. In addition to a...

Exterior trim.(Trims and Moldings)
June 1, 2008... BRIGHTSIDE INC. This exterior dentil trim is designed to add architectural detail to brick, vinyl, fiber cement and wood siding without miters, face nailing, caulking or painting. They are designed with interlocking ends to create a...

PVC molding.(Trims and Moldings)
June 1, 2008... KOMA TRIM PRODUCTS The One-Piece Water Table is a flat board with an integral 15-degree water shed (1 3/4-inch projection), that is designed to increase the speed of a traditional installation. These fabricated boards are manufactured...

Pre-assembled dormer kit.(Trims and Moldings)
June 1, 2008... FYPON This millwork kit is handcrafted from more than a dozen components and comes pre-assembled for easy installation. A half-inch exterior plywood template gives users a step-by-step visual pattern and explains where to cut out the...

Flexible trim molding.(Trims and Moldings)
June 1, 2008... RESINART DuraFlex is a urethane-based trim molding used for windows, arches, curved walls and other applications where bending is a necessity. It contains no VOCs, is environmentally friendly, is stainable with water-based stains, and does...

Gypsum-coated interior trims.(Trims and Moldings)
June 1, 2008... DECORAWALL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS INC. Decoralite is a new lightweight foam molding designed for interior applications. It is made from an EPS foam core coated with a lightweight modified plaster to make it flexible and durable. It is...

Flexible molding.(Trims and Moldings)
June 1, 2008... NMC AMERICA INC. ARSTYL Flex polyurethane molding is lightweight for easy installation and allows it to curve around walls and flow together to create a complete look. The moldings are manufactured using aluminum molds and produced with an...

Pre-planning for success: smart decisions regarding labor and materials pave the way for profit.
June 1, 2008... When the best possible production, quality and safety are your goals, it requires applying the Principle of the Six Ps.: "Proper prior planning prevents poor performance." It's no secret that pre-planning and using quality materials are...

Textures for profit: contractors are expanding their texture portfolios to add variety for customers.
June 1, 2008... For every five homes taking part in a Parade of Homes in Austin, Texas, Leonel LeBaron estimates his drywalling handiwork appears in three of them. That's because local homebuilders want to showcase their products with his custom textures, such...

Promises, promises: as contracts replace handshake agreements, contractors need to review them carefully.
June 1, 2008... For many years contractors in this country worked "on a hand shake" agreement with other contractors they were familiar with. Written construction contracts were simple, if they existed at all, with most agreements being verbal. But back in...

CertainTeed Ceilings: CertainTeed introduces Adagio, industry's top NRC & CAC hybrid acoustical ceiling panel.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... CertainTeed Corp. takes acoustic performance to a whole new level with the introduction of the Adagio ceiling panel, the newest addition to the company's Designer Series of ceiling systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Featuring the most...

Magnum Products: save time & money on Level 5 finishing.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Building a showroom to display some of the world's most prestigious automobiles demands the finest in design, construction and finish. Therefore when Mercedes Benz of Progress Point built their new dealership in suburban St. Louis, they...

Exaktime: the JobClock: the contractor's timeclock.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Exaktime revolutionized time and attendance tracking in 2001 when it introduced the all weather JobClock. Today, over 500,000 workers clock in every day with The JobClock System. "Before we came along, workers at construction jobsites were...

J Glover: the Desert Lynx will put you on your way to easy street!(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... RETIRE YOUR HAND-HOPPER FOR MEGA PROFITS! The Awesome Desert Lynx is a self-contained hydraulically operated, towable drywall /plaster /fireproofing/ EIFS machine featuring a single 60-gallon stainless steel mixing tank with one 2L3 or (2L4...

Marino\WARE: a better way to build rough openings.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... The QuickFrame Rough Opening System from Marino\WARE is the fastest, most economical way to frame headers and jambs. The QuickFrame System streamlines the installation process by reducing the number of components required. QuickFrame is offered...

Spray Force Mfg: the DC-88 XR-your all-in-one solution.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME! The Cyclone DC-88 XR was designed from the ground up as a completely hydraulic, high-production exterior finish machine. The Cyclone DC-88 XR utilizes an automatic self-compensating "Smart System" to...

Powers Fasteners: helping to expand gas-actuated market by unveiling industry's first tool with sufficient power to fasten 2x4s.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Powers Fasteners Inc., has expanded the market for gas-actuated tools by introducing the industry's first gas-actuated tool with enough power to fasten 2x4s into concrete. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Because it has a larger combustion...

Apla-Tech Inc. The new Slim line finish boxes for continuous flow.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Our newest line of drywall tools have taken old technology and added a well-deserved twist. Never again do you have to fill a conventional mechanical box full before taking it from the hand pump to the wall for coating. Just the weight of...

Topcon positioning systems: RL-VH4G 'smart' interior laser: full-featured professional laser at an economical price.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... The new RL-VH4G is a professional interior laser that is fast, dependable, durable, accurate and four-times brighter than conventional lasers due to its ultra-visible GreenBeam technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is equipped with...

Fry Reglet: Acoustical Metal wall panels and baffles.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Fry Reglet has combined tested, proven acoustical performance with aesthetically designed metal panels and baffles to create sound reduction systems that are functional, durable and architecturally pleasing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fry...

Sto Corp.: protect first. Think NExT.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... New Exterior Technology leads the way in cladding advances. Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems, is leading a resurgence of a new family of cladding technology for today's building marketplace...

United Brotherhood of Carpenters: professionals keeping our customers competitive.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) represents more than a half-million men and women who provide the construction industry with productive, competitive, and expert work on a daily basis. [ILLUSTRATION...

Brady innovations-slip track: improving production, safety, and quality.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Contractors are discovering that when you specify, submit and install BRAND products you get FREE expert product support and the best quality framing components in the market. Brady Construction Innovations, the makers of SLP-TRK Brand...

Brady innovations - ProX Header: better production, better safety, better quality.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Brady Brand Products are designed and engineered for maximum production efficiency, safety and quality. ProX Header is easy to Select, Submit and Install. There are three easy ways to select the right Prox Header components and to receive...

Demo Air Net: airborne pollutants are the asbestos of today!(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Drywall, demolition, remodeling, sanding, no matter what type of construction, they all have one thing in common- airborne pollutants that are harmful to your health and to anyone who may be exposed. However, thanks to this new simple and...

Spray King Mfg. Inc. the king of spray machines.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... We specialize in the following machines: * Spray Acoustic * Texture * Fireproofing * Spray Exterior Dash * Cool Deck * Pool Finish * Waterproofing Our company has its roots in the ideas and designs of one...

Lafarge North America: taking Level 5 to the next level with Lafarge's Rapid Deco system.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... In 2004, Lafarge launched the new and exclusive Rapid Deco Level 5 skim-coated drywall and joint finishing system. The first and only proprietary Level 5 system, Rapid Deco provides a fast and simple solution for areas where a Level 5 finish is...

Vella Venetian Plaster Systems Inc. apply Vella's base coat and top coat easily with a texture gun or airless paint sprayer.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... In the spirit of the Italian masters who painted masterpieces on walls of wet plaster, a new wall art form reminiscent of fresco painting, renders an exquisite 15th century touch. For the more discerning builders, designers and their customers,...

HPC manufacturing: the spray machine for all jobs.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Our Monomate FP38 is the big brother to our Firetly FP22. This is the machine for all jobs. The volume and pressure adjust easily to larger or smaller jobs. It has an automatic water control to maintain a uniform mix, delivering a precisely...

Mudmaster: maximize productivity, minimize effort.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Whether the jobsite is a large commercial project or a house remodel, the Mudmaster is perfect for all your taping and finishing needs Compact, lightweight, highly maneuverable; it mixes mud, fills tools and sprays. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

PrimeSource: when we say Pro-Twist is the best, most complete fastener line around, we make a good point.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Because the quality of the point is what makes a fastener superior. And Pro-Twist fasteners from Prime-Source are made with high-carbon-content steel for a sharper, stronger point. In fact, our 1022 carbon steel fasteners penetrate 20-gauge...

Full Circle International: the perfect sanding system.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Drywall sanding has long been associated with frustration. Full Circle International understands this. Production and quality are no longer limited because of out-of-date tools and sandpaper. The introduction of the power sander and the Radius...

E3 Coatings Inc. Spray-Stone: the labor-saving lime-based plaster.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... E3 Coatings Inc. is the leader in highly aesthetic, eco-sustainable architectural coatings. Spray-Stone Limestone Plaster fills a needed niche as an authentic earth-based lime plaster with a labor-saving spray and trowel application....

Aegis Metal Framing: Aegis Metal Framing partners with Steel Framing Alliance to build the children's Miracle Mansion.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Aegis Metal Framing partnered with Steel Framing partnered with Steel Framing Alliance (SFA) to build the first Miracle Mansion in the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Katrina. In addition, it is also the first time cold-formed steel...

Izonil Waterproof & Breathable Plaster: the one-step waterproofing solution.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... An easy to use, one-step, waterproof and breathable plaster looks set to become one of the best-known secrets in homebuilding. Celebrating more than 15 years of success in Europe, Izonil Waterproof & Breathable Plaster is now manufactured and...

Oneida Air Systems: state-of-the-art dust-collection systems.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Tired of your shop vacuum clogging with fine dust and cleaning the filter after a few hours? Tired of drywall dust blowing through your shop vacuum filter? Oneida Air Systems has designed two products that eliminate shop vacuum...

Nuconsteel: a heritage of innovation.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... OUR HERITAGE: A LONG HISTORY STEEPED IN INNOVATIVE THINKING NUCONSTEEL was conceived in 2001 out of an innovative vision-to explore the usage of steel in the building and construction of homes and buildings around the world. Though the...

Nuconsteel: the Automated Framing Systems Network "total solution" business package.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... POWERFUL PANEL AND TRUSS SOFTWARE Our state-of-the-art, industry leading design software is used to interpret the architectural designs into panel designs. The design software is capable of designing virtually any element into panel...

Master Wall Inc. Celebrating 20 years in business.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... This year marks Master Wall's 20th year in business. Starting as a small regional EIFS and coatings manufacturer, Master Wall has steadily grown through customer-friendly service and quality products with national recognition. Distributors...

CertainTeed gypsum board: new ProRoc Brand Gypsum Board with M2Tech--superior technology for moisture & mold resistance.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... What exactly is ProRoc Gypsum Board with M2Tech Technology? CertainTeed's ProRoc Moisture and Mold Resistant Gypsum Board with M2Tech is a specially formulated product for applications where enhanced moisture and mold resistance is...

Metal-Lite; fireproof for only 5 cents a foot!(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... The fire-resistive joint system, in section 706.2 is an assemblage of specific materials or products that are designed, tested, and fire-resistance rated in accordance with UBC Standard 7.1 to resist, for a prescribed period of time, the...

Nathan Kimmel Co. your complete source for tarps, machinery, parts and supplies.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... The Nathan Kimmel Co. has served the wall and ceiling industry for 50 years as a complete source of tarps, machinery, parts, and supplies. Our expanded and modernized production facility enables us to provide you with factory direct pricing,...

Telling Industries: providing quality, code compliant materials.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... Telling Industries, headquartered in Streetsboro, Ohio, is a premier full line manufacturer of light gauge steel drywall and structural framing & accessories for the commercial construction industry. Telling Industries was established in...

Stuc-O-Flex international: WaterWay Plus Rainscreen Drainage Mats.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... WaterWay Plus is a revolutionary patent-pending technology in Vertical Wall Rainscreen Drainage Mats. The product consists of an extruded polymer matrix of tangled monofilaments. The monofilaments are heat laminated to an impenetrable,...

Super Stud Building Products Inc. Why use super stud deflection struts?(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... PROJECT CONDITIONS: * Curtain wall studs position far from mainframe * Curtain wall distance from mainframe varies * Structural steel not even or straight * Access limited to curtain wall connection [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Spray connection inc. experience and service: trademarks of our company.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... To complement our existing line of hydraulic piston pump machines, we at Spray Connection have added a complete line of rotor stator pump machines manufactured by Desco Mfg. Available in tank sizes from 150 to 1000 gallons, these provide an...

NES Rentals: #1 in aerial lifts.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... As an aerial equipment leader, NES Rentals is the supplier of choice for many companies in the construction and industrial trades. They value NES Rentals' extensive inventory of aerial lifts, as well as its staff of specially trained experts....

CEMCO: new water management products.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... The need for water management in stucco assemblies has become a major concern among contractors and architects. CEMCO has decided to take an active role in assisting the construction industry by introducing the CEMCO Water Management Stucco...

Fire Trak Corp. maximum movement capabilities.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... The Fire Trak System is a single track deflection and firestopping system that has passed current fire and cycle tests at Underwriters Laboratories without fire caulk or spray. This unique, patented innovation is what allows the Fire Trak...

ParexLahabra: the solution for your air barrier and water barrier needs.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Parex has been on the cutting edge of EIFS products since it entered the market in 1987. Since that time, Parex was the first to introduce a flexible polymer-modified system, DPR Finish, and an EIFS drainage system. It is inline with this...

Strait-Flex International: X-Crack - eliminate cracks forever.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Over time, normal structural movement and the irregularities of framing members often create cracks and gaps in finished drywall joints. In wet areas, moisture can penetrate drywall joints and weakens regular paper tapes, creating blisters,...

Plastic components: new products for exterior cladding.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Plastic Components is continually introducing new products that meet the needs of new technologies and advances in the walls and ceilings exterior cladding industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This past year is no exception, especially in...

Simpson Strong-Tie: save time and minimize callbacks with new auto-feed screw systems.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Fastening has never been as fast or as cost-effective. New automated screw-fastening tools are replacing traditional nail guns for their speed, reliability and power. Quik Drive by Simpson Strong-Tie offers a variety of autofeed screw driving...

ClarkWestern: RedHeader RO saves labor on multiple openings.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... As a leader in the industry, Clark-Western supplies strong, proactive solutions and forward-thinking ingenuity--anything that makes your job and life easier. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One example is RedHeader RO. This innovative,...

Structus Building Technologies: revolutionary solutions for the building industry.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... You can achieve better business results through drywall innovation with NO-COAT, the premiere product line from Structus Building Technologies. Structus is committed to the innovation, design, development and delivery of the highest quality...

Omega Products International: a legacy of innovation.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Since Omega Products International introduced its products and services to the building industry over 30 years ago, the company has grown to become the nation's leading manufacturer of stucco and related plaster products worldwide. Omega...

National Gypsum: the quiet revolution: Gold Bond BRAND SoundBreak Gypsum Board helps builders and project owners silence noise complaints.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Call it the quiet revolution: Spurred by market demand and the growing threat of noise-complaint litigation, contractors and project owners are looking for new ways to prevent the intrusion of unwanted sound into residential, commercial and...

Armstrong World Industries: from building perimeters to stucco framing, new Armstrong Systems are "built for speed".(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Armstrong Ceilings continues to introduce new products and systems designed to get contractors on and off the job faster, easier, better. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For example, Armstrong has just introduced the industry's first...

Total Wall: top-performing finish coats from Total Wall.(MANUFACTURER'S SPOTLIGHT)
June 1, 2008... Superior Product Chemistry is the secret behind Total Wall's EIFS and Stucco Finish Coats. These siliconized, etastomeric, and 100 percent acrylic coatings provide incredible flexibility and crack resistance. The Total Wall manufacturing...

Finishing joints: in fire-rated construction, part II.(all things GYPSUM)
June 1, 2008... In last month's column we discussed the basic parameters of finishing joints in fire-rated systems. To recap, joints in fire-rated gypsum board systems are typically required to be finished with tape and joint treatment, and fasteners are...

Heavy equipment thefts: are on the rise.(smart business)
June 1, 2008... If our economy had been growing at a rate of 20 percent a year for the last decade or so, most of us would be luxuriating in hog heaven right now. That's apparently where a lot of heavy equipment thieves reside, because that's been the growth...

Unusual situations and interesting solutions.(the FINISH LINE)
June 1, 2008... Most of the inquiries I get for help with existing EIFS projects have something to do with an odd problem that no one can figure out how to work around. Some inquiries also are about strange uses for EIFS on new buildings. Here's a handful of...

Chicago's famed Palmer House.(TROWEL talk)
June 1, 2008... "Plastering never will become a lost art unless it be through the indifference and abuse of those engaged in the various branches of the industry..." --BYRON DALTION, PRACTICAL PLASTERING AND RELATED SUBJECTS, 1937 [ILLUSTRATION...

Alternative VOC calculation for LEED.(straight GREEN)
June 1, 2008... It's the eleventh hour and all the documentation has been gathered and is ready to be submitted to the USGBC for that LEED rating that the entire project team has worked long and hard toward. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But what is this?...

Steel studs and liability.(cracking THE CODE)
June 1, 2008... Q: I was recently questioned about the metal studs I am using and if they are code-compliant. I was informed that if they are not, I-the subcontractor-could be held liable. This has me quite worried considering all the construction defect...

Flap discs.(the TOOLBOX)
June 1, 2008... CGW-CAMEL GRINDING WHEELS These Z3 flap discs are manufactured from premium zirconia alumina grain and have a strong polyester/cotton backing material. The XXL discs have wider flaps that provide more material for easier use on angled work...

Screen-printed ceiling canopies.(the TOOLBOX)
June 1, 2008... ARMSTRONG CEILINGS This new line of accent canopies called Graphix are distinctive new screen-printed panels that are offered in five designs, each of which is available in three-color combinations. A different, but coordinating, design is...

Acoustic ceiling panels.(the TOOLBOX)
June 1, 2008... PINTA ACOUSTIC INC SONEX Valueline Panels, with Noise Reduction Coefficients, absorb sound at the middle frequencies, where unwanted noise and reverberation can interfere with communication. The surface pattern on the panels is designed to...

Timeclock with GPS.(the TOOLBOX)
June 1, 2008... Exaktime The PocketClock/GPS transforms a mobile a mobile PDA into a portable time clock that uses GPS technology to record the exact location of workers as they clock in and out. Designed for mobile work crews in construction,...

Multimedia wall plates.(the TOOLBOX)
June 1, 2008... Cooper wiring devices The new line of multimedia plates flush-mount easily on the wall, hiding unattractive wires, cables and cords that often accompany wallmounted flat screen televisions, entertainment centers and computer workstations....

15-amp Reciprocating Saw.(theTOOLBOX)
June 1, 2008... MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP The new 15-amp Super Sawzall Reciprocating Saw features a motor with overload protection that is designed to maintain constant speed and power under cutting load. It features a patented gear-protecting clutch...

Corrosion-inhibiting coating.(the TOOLBOX)
June 1, 2008... MAPEI USA Mapefer 1K is a coating designed to protect embedded reinforcement from corrosion under concrete. Mapefer 1K performs as well as three-component epoxy products, as independently tested to DIN 50021, according to the manufacturer....

Brad point drill bit.(the TOOLBOX)
June 1, 2008... TG TOOLS The KIK HS Brad Point Bit has a unique tip design allowing it to bore into wood, plastics and sheet metals fast, clean and easy. To accommodate the speed with which this bit drills, the flutes have an additional extraction ridge...