Contractor articles from August 2004

Contractor archives from August 2004

Effort to build, adapt homes for disabled veterans.(Industry News)(Homes For Our Troops)
August 1, 2004... PLYMOUTH, MASS. -- John Gonsalves is president and founder of Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that plans to build and adapt homes to meet the physical needs of severely injured soldiers. He had been watching news reports of...

Panel calls for retrofits to sprinkler high-rises.(Industry News)
August 1, 2004... CHICAGO -- A blue ribbon panel investigating a deadly high-rise office building fire here in October 2003 has recommended that all unsprinklered commercial high-rises in the city be retrofitted with fire sprinklers. Six county workers died...

Scalding water found in 91% of hotel rooms.(Industry News)
August 1, 2004... DES PLAINES, ILL. -- A recent survey conducted at major hotel chains across the U.S. has revealed a vast majority of Hotel sinks, bath and shower fixtures deliver water at scalding temperatures. For the past year, Bruce Fathers, director of...

Most important factors to CONTRACTOR readers in buying faucet brands.(Contractor In Focus)
August 1, 2004... Most important factors to CONTRACTOR readers in buying faucet brands Reliability 62.6% Maintenance 53.9% Style 53.9% Availability * 46.5% Brand reputation 45.2% Price ...

Northwestern Mutual building anything but ordinary.(Industry News)
August 1, 2004... OAK CREEK, WIS. -- The Grunau Co. recently completed the plumbing, HVAC and specialty metal work on the two-year $125 million first phase project of Northwestern Mutual's Franklin, Wis., campus. The insurance firm bought the site of an old...

Feds oust 4 from UA pension fund.(Industry News)(Plumbers and Pipefitters National Pension Fund )
August 1, 2004... WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Labor filed a consent order on Aug. 2, 2004, ousting four trustees from the board of the Plumbers and Pipefitters National Pension Fund and requiring them to pay $10.98 million in restitution and civil...

How CONTRACTOR readers learn about new faucets.(Contractor In Focus)
August 1, 2004... How CONTRACTOR readers learn about new faucets Trade magazines 75.2% Manufacturers reps 55.7% Vendor literature 52.6% Trade shows 41.7% Word-of-mouth 28.7% Consumer magazines 24.3%...

24/7 plumbing service firms will increase and prosper.(Industry News)(Interview)
August 1, 2004... SAN FRANCISCO -- Since going into business on his own in 1971, Roger Peugeot has built Roger The Plumber into one of the best-known residential plumbing service firms in the country. People know Peugeot through his visibility at plumbing...

This old house has deep roots in Lancaster County.(Industry News)
August 1, 2004... MOUNT JOY, PA. -- Saying the Martin house here has personality is putting it mildly, but the mechanical contractor is one who's drawn to a challenge. What he found when he got there--with tasks that would be tied to an extensive remodeling...

Why plumbing contractors switch brands.(Contractor In Focus)
August 1, 2004... Why plumbing contractors switch brands Poor service 55% Product quality 20% Price 16% Product features 9% Sources: Frank Lynn & Associates, Plumbing Manufacturers Institute and CONTRACTOR...

SARS Symposium now on DVD.(Industry News)
August 1, 2004... ONTARIO, CALIF. -- The World Plumbing Council and The IAPMO Group have released the International SARS Symposium DVD. The four-disk DVD set includes more than six hours of viewing time with presentations from Stuart Henry, chairman of the...

IAPMO.
August 1, 2004... In accordance with the 2006 UPC/UMC code change cycle, IAPMO announced the availability of the 2004 Plumbing and Mechanical Reports on Proposals (ROP) beginning Aug. 15. The public is invited to submit comments on the ROP, beginning Sept. 28...

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago has selected Kathy McCauley as the first woman president of its board.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago has selected Kathy McCauley as the first woman president of its board. She was inducted as president at the MCA's annual meeting on June 4 at the Peninsula Hotel in downtown Chicago. McCauley is...

Charlie Greer, one of the industry's top sales trainers, will offer Service Roundtable members plumbing and HVAC sales tips for technicians and retail salespeople through the "Charlie Greer Sales Letter," at no charge.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Charlie Greer, one of the industry's top sales trainers, will offer Service Roundtable members plumbing and HVAC sales tips for technicians and retail salespeople through the "Charlie Greer Sales Letter," at no charge. Issued on a periodic...

International Code Council.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Two of the nation's largest cities recently adopted safety and fire prevention codes from the International Code Council. Dallas adopted the 2000 International Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Energy Conservation, Residential and Existing...

EMCOR Group Inc., the nation's largest mechanical contractor, announced it has provided a gift of $150,000 to the Norwalk Education Foundation to bring the NEF Saturday Academy program to all four Norwalk Middle Schools.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... EMCOR Group Inc., the nation's largest mechanical contractor, announced it has provided a gift of $150,000 to the Norwalk Education Foundation to bring the NEF Saturday Academy program to all four Norwalk Middle Schools. The grant will be made...

Haberberger, Inc.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Mechanical contracting company Haberberger, Inc., was recently presented a mechanical installation award by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Eastern Missouri. The company received the award for its work on the Washington University...

Consumers crave kitchen, bath 'new luxury'.(Industry News)
August 1, 2004... NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO -- It's paying $2,000 for a granite kitchen countertop instead of $600 for a laminate version, or spending $3,500 for a custom-designed refrigerator rather than $300 for a basic model. What are we talking about? It's called...

Mechanical Inc. earns MSCA STAR Qualification.(Industry News)
August 1, 2004... FREEPORT, ILL. -- The Mechanical Service Contractors of America has designated Mechanical Inc. as an MSCA STAR Qualified Contractor. The MSCA's designation of excellence offers proof to building owners and facilities managers that the...

Game plan for this fall's convention, show.(Schmitt On Management)
August 1, 2004... LAST MONTH, I strongly recommended you go to the national convention of the appropriate industry group important to you (July, pg 22). For most of you this is the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors --National Association convention Oct. 12-16...

Planning, new format make meeting a success.(Forum)
August 1, 2004... NEW ORLEANS -- At the outset, let me acknowledge that I've been involved in helping to develop the educational curriculum of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America over the past 20 years. Any MCAA member who has participated...

New paradigm for PMs is already here.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... EDISON, N.J. -- I caught H. Kent Craig's column on the new project management paradigm (June, pg. 52), and it struck a chord. I can't say that our firm saw exactly what he describes coming, bur from the very beginning we knew that we were...

Solar's heyday hurt industry.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... MONTGOMERY, ALA. -- I just wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you I enjoyed Mark Eatherton's column on solar domestic hot water pre-heating in this month's CONTRACTOR magazine ("Solar" domestic hot water pre-heating," July, pg. 36). I...

From sterile to stylish: ADA-compliant bathroom products now target the majority of your customers.(Plumbing Trends)(Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)
August 1, 2004... When one thinks of ADA-compliant bathroom fixtures and accessories, the word "sterile" usually comes to mind. These days, however, stylish is replacing sterile. And it's not because companies are trying to market stylish fixtures exclusively to...

AMPAM to be five major operating units.(Schmitt On Management)
August 1, 2004... ROUND ROCK, TEXAS -- American Plumbing and Mechanical Inc. has announced in late July that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas confirmed its plan of reorganization, paving the way for AMPAM's emergence from...

Active and passive solar pre-heat systems.(Eatherton On Hydronics)
August 1, 2004... SOLAR HOT WATER pre-heat systems fall into two basic categories--active and passive types--with numerous subcategories. A passive solar DHW pre-heater is also known as a breadbox heater or batch heater. It is essentially a large (30- to...

10 tips for marketing your hydronics business.(Hydronic Systems)
August 1, 2004... What does it take to be successful in the hydronics business today? By being-successful, I'm talking about profitable. The answer is multi-faceted, but comes down to doing many of the things your warm-air brethren do to make their businesses...

Manage projects and documents online.(Feldmans On Computers)
August 1, 2004... ONLINE PROJECT management solutions can help users generate, communicate and archive project data using a centralized database and standardized or often customizable forms. Data is available online 24/7, accessible by any authorized party to...

Liquidated damages must relate to actual ones.(McGreevy On Law)
August 1, 2004... LIQUIDATED DAMAGES are an acknowledged part of life in the construction industry. While people in other lines of work might be surprised that anyone would agree to a pre-set daily fee for something as minor as being late in delivering goods or...

How to eliminate a tax-you-twice IRD.
August 1, 2004... OVER THE YEARS, this tax column has ground out more than 1,200 articles on a ton of tax subjects. But never have I heard more from readers about a subject--phone calls, letters and faxes--than about two topics that are sort of kiss'n cousins....

Maybe you shouldn't be a project manager.
August 1, 2004... THE ECONOMY IS still weak and construction is a lagging, not a leading economic indicator. Many of my project manager brethren are still being laid off and those laid off some time back have not been able to find jobs as project managers. ...

Questions schedule of values.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... NORFOLK, VA. -- I recently read H. Kent Craig's column in CONTRACTOR magazine, "Creating a job schedule, schedule of values" (April 2003, pg. 54, or http://www.contractormag. com/articles/column.cfm?columnid=198). I found it to be very...

Burnham urges kid/car safety.(Forum)
August 1, 2004... BOSTON -- Mike Stefanik, driver of the #55 Burnham Hydronics Chevy Monte Carlo, helped kicked off the "Not Even for a Minute" car safety campaign at a news conference at the Massachusetts State House here in July. On a 70[degrees]F day,...

Murphy Co.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Ann Murphy Hill has joined Murphy Co. as a project estimator and business development representative. She worked at Murphy Co. in 2001 as a marketing manager, and has recently completed her MBA at Stanford. Stacey Molitor has joined Murphy Co....

A.O. Smith Water Products has awarded 10 scholarships to the children of 10 members of its Professional Contractor Association.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... A.O. Smith Water Products has awarded 10 scholarships to the children of 10 members of its Professional Contractor Association. The 10 PCA scholarship recipients for 2004 are: Matthew Agan, son of Tim and Pam Agan, Tim Agan Plumbing, Rome, Ga;...

McGraw-Hill Construction.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... McGraw-Hill Construction, part of the McGraw-Hill Cos., today announced the appointment of Harvey Bernstein as vice president of Industry Analytics.

Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Northern Illinois have chosen their officers for 2004-2005: Raymond Turner, Lenert Plumbing, Naperville, president; John Bali, Another Plumbing Co., Minooka, first vice president; Gary Rippentrop Sr.,...

Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin has announced the recipients of its 2004 "MCAW Meritorious Service Award." They are: Bill Bassett, Bassett Mechanical of Kaukauna, and Andy Meier, Hydro-Flo Co. of Brookfield. They were chosen...

A. Epstein and Sons International.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Brian A. Rener, PE, has been named vice president and chief electrical engineer of the mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering unit of A. Epstein and Sons International, Chicago. Rener brings more than 15 years experience to the post.

Heritage Mandell Mechanical Services in Deer Park.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Donald Romano, president of Heritage Mandell Mechanical Services in Deer Park, N.Y., was recognized with the Distinguished Legislative Service Award at the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association's recent annual...

Illingworth Corp.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Illingworth Corp., a leading mechanical services contractor in the Milwaukee, Wisc. Region, has named Dan Pfeifer as its new president. Former president John Illingworth will remain and assume the role of chief executive officer. Pfeifer...

Nine members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association of Northern Illinois have won its "Commitment to a Safe Workplace" Award for 2003.(Contractors)
August 1, 2004... Nine members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association of Northern Illinois have won its "Commitment to a Safe Workplace" Award for 2003. The award recognizes improvements in safety made by the contractors over the last three years...

EMCOR wins two big contracts.(Yates On Plumbing)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... NORWALK, CONN. -- EMCOR Group has been awarded two multi-year facilities services and operation and maintenance contracts, one with the U.S. State Department and the other with a California casino. EMCOR's Facilities Services subsidiary has...

J.F. Ahern Co.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... J.F. Ahern Co. has announced the appointment of Robert Pavlock as director of sales for the company's pipe fabrication division. He brings nearly 20 years of experience to the position, most recently as regional sales manager for Pipe Supports...

Excellence Alliance.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Excellence Alliance is pleased to announce Laurence Scharff as the new vice president of sales and marketing. Laurence has spent the last 10 years at ClimateMaster Inc., most recently as a regional manager for their commercial, residential, and...

Comfort Systems USA.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Comfort Systems USA has announced the promotion of senior vice president Thomas N. Tanner, 55, to chief operating officer. Prior to his appointment, Tanner served as senior vice president--operations, vice president--East region, and East...

Viega North America.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Viega North America, a manufacturer of systems for radiant floor heating, snow and ice melting and plumbing, has appointed David Garlow to vice president of sales. He was formerly Northeast regional manager for the company. Viega North...

Elkay Manufacturing.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Elkay Manufacturing announced that John E. Heilstedt, executive vice president/sales and marketing, Elkay division, has retired from the company. Heilstedt joined the company in 1992 as vice president/sales and marketing, Elkay division. Six...

Weil McLain.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Weil McLain has announced the promotion of Pam Pawlik to the position of advertising and publishing manager. She has been a quality engineer with the company since 2002.

Jerry G. Ryder, In-Sink-Erator president, recently received the HAIL Award from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Jerry G. Ryder, In-Sink-Erator president, recently received the HAIL Award from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. The award recognizes individuals for service and leadership to the home appliance industry. Ryder has served two...

R.W. Beckett Corp.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Kevin S. Beckett has been named president and chief executive officer of R.W. Beckett Corp. He previously served as president and chief operating officer. His father, John D. Beckett, who has completed 40 years with the company, will remain as...

Weldbend Corp.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Weldbend Corp. has announced the retirement of Byron Leibfried, long time director of sales. Leibfried was employed by the company for approximately 37 years. Succeeding him as director of sales will be Mary Flisk, his long-time assistant. She...

Armstrong pumps.(Manufacturers)(Joseph Tibando)(Gordon Reel)(Steve Cuthbertson)(Richard Halvorsen)(Joanne Schneider)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Armstrong pumps has appointed David Elliot as managing director--global operations. He was most recently general manager at Stackpole Ltd., a multi-national automotive parts manufacturer. AlekSandra Wiltshire has been named manager--knowledge...

A.O. Smith Water Products.(Manufacturers)(Appointments)(Joan Duvall)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... A.O. Smith Water Products has named James D. Grasha to the newly created position of vice president and general manager of the firm's water systems business. Kevin J. Wheeler has been named vice president-international, responsible for the...

Fluidmaster.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Fluidmaster has appointed William Anti director of marketing. Anti, a 30-year veteran of the plumbing industry, joins the company after serving as vice president, marketing for Water Pik since 2000.

Danforth buys sheet metal firm.(Columnists)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... TONAWANDA, N.Y. -- John W. Danforth Co. has acquired a majority of the assets of Niagara Frontier Sheetmetal to create a single-source mechanical and sheet metal provider in western New York. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. According...

Ahern acquires sprinkler firm.(McGreevy On Law)(North Central Piping)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... FOND DU LAC, WIS. -- J. F. Ahern Co. has purchased the assets of North Central Piping, a fire protection contractor based in Neenah, Wis. NCP has been in business for 20 years. Paul Sachs, NCP president and founder, will move into a project...

PHCC tackling frivolous lawsuits in construction industry; tort reform is a top association goal.(PHCC News)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)
August 1, 2004... CONSTRUCTION DEFECT. Product liability. Negligence. Mold claims. These are all charges plumbing-heating-cooling contractors are facing these days in litigation. Even if not at fault, they are often are being asked to pay thousands of...

'Taming Donkeys and Elephants in Your State Capitol.(PHCC News)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2004... TORT REFORMS Is just one of the legislative issues the Plumbing-Heat-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) is tackling for p-h-c contractors. Association health plans, estate taxes, unfair utility competition and many other small...

A line of three-handle tub/shower systems.(editor's choice)
August 1, 2004... A LINE OF THREE-HANDLE TUB/SHOWER SYSTEMS now come standard with a new showerhead that features an easy-to-clean surface. The soft rubber nozzles on the showerhead allow for the easy removal of residue, lime and calcium deposits. Handles are...

This PEX residential fire protection system.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THIS PEX RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM integrates sprinklers with the cold water plumbing. The streamlined design eliminates the redundancy of separate piping systems, reducing installation costs while increasing reliability, It meets all...

The winston collection of tubs and accessories.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE WINSTON COLLECTION OF TUBS AND ACCESSORIES includes this wood and metal vanity. It measures 30" wide and 32" tall by 21" deep and has a Carrara marble top, towel bar and glass shelf. The collection is available in walnut, maple, mahogany,...

The Beverly 4040 soaking tub.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE BEVERLY 4040 SOAKING TUB is available in over 23 standard colors. The soaking model measures 40" by 40" round and is 32" deep. A more spacious model is also offered that measures 60" by 40" by 32". Accessories include an in-line water...

The STS-JZ infrared radiant tube heater.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE STS-JZ INFRARED RADIANT TUBE HEATER offers eight firing rates from 45,000 to 200,000 Btuh and lengths from 10' to 70' long. It features quick installation, easy access servicing and uniform heat distribution for warehouses, industrial...

The model 904 3/8"-drive torque wrench.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE MODEL 904 3/8"-DRIVE TORQUE WRENCH is designed specifically for underground pipe connections that use no-hub couplings. It is constructed of stainless steel and corrosion-resistant painted steel and has a ratcheting action. A distinctive...

The storm water management system.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM consists of an interceptor/bypass along with a ULSU2215 certified oil/water separator. The system greatly reduces the level of oil, grease and total suspended solids discharged by petroleum marketing and...

Personal shower kits.(Products)
August 1, 2004... PERSONAL SHOWER KITS provide add-ons that can be easily attached to existing tubs, showers and shower arms. Two mounting systems are available: a 24" slide bar mount, and a simple wall mount. Two styles of personal showers are offered with the...

The florentine kitchen bridge faucet.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE FLORENTINE KITCHEN BRIDGE FAUCET is pictured here with Victorian cross handles and polished nickel finish. The two-hole faucet offers old world charm that can be customized to suit almost any kitchen, eight different handle options and over...

The pararail.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE PARARAIL is a non-penetrating, self-supporting system that allows workers full access to a leading edge on a flat roof or the roof's parapet. It provides fall protection for a variety of maintenance tasks. It exceeds OSHA regulations...

The mocha bronze finish.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE MOCHA BRONZE FINISH is a physical vapor deposition version of the popular "living" finish oil-rubbed bronze, but it will not tarnish, fade or corrode over time. Many times harder than chrome, the finish comes with a lifetime guarantee. It...

The grazia bathroom ensemble.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE GRAZIA BATHROOM ENSEMBLE offers faucets with optional lever or cross handles. The collection includes a widespread lavatory faucet, tub and shower fixtures and a Roman tub faucet. Each is available in six finishes: polished chrome, polished...

The central line collection of bath furnishings.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE CENTRAL LINE COLLECTION OF BATH FURNISHINGS includes side cabinets and tall cabinets in a range of colors and finishes, as well as two wash basins: Subway and Loop. The cabinetry is constructed of durable malamide that will not peel or warp...

The mini gas sniffer.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE MINI GAS SNIFFER is a compact, rugged natural gas leak detector. Designed for simplicity and one-hand operation, the unit is equipped with a sensitive LED scale and beeper to pinpoint small leaks of gaseous hydrocarbons including methane,...

This full-size rough terrain aerial platfrom.(Products)
August 1, 2004... * THIS FULL-SIZE ROUGH TERRAIN AERIAL PLATFORM allows for working heights of up to 56', capacities up to 2,500 lb., gradeability to 30% and enormous 74" X 168" rollout platforms. Engine options include liquid-cooled dual fuel or efficient...

Cerrogroove internally grooved copper tube.(Products)
August 1, 2004... CERROGROOVE INTERNALLY GROOVED COPPER TUBE provides superior heat transfer capacity, making it ideal for design engineers and specifiers of high-performance evaporators and condensers. It meets ASTM specifications B743 and B903. It is currently...

The hot-rodder sectional drain cleaner.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE HOT-RODDER SECTIONAL DRAIN CLEANER is able to rapidly remove clogs in large lines and long runs. The rugged 3/4 hp motor spins 10' or 15' cable sections at 715 rpm, clearing up to 10" diameter lines 200' away. It features a fold-down...

The Marielle faucet collection.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE MARIELLE FAUCET COLLECTION takes it inspiration from classic French country design. The four-inch lavatory faucet can be installed as either a traditional centerset or mini-widespread faucet. In the kitchen, it is offered as a single-post...

The thermal series of baths.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE THERMAL SERIES OF BATHS features a rounded, heated backrest, a 1 hp motor, three heater levels, and a raised headrest. Pictured above is the Oval Addition model, which measures 72" by 38" by 19" and includes 46 air jets. Ultra Baths...

The protouch retractable utility knife.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE PROTOUCH RETRACTABLE UTILITY KNIFE has an ergonomic grip made of non-slip material for safety and comfort while using. A quick-change feature allows the user to change or reverse blades without opening the tool. A smooth, three-position...

The new LN-15 wire feeder.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE NEW LN-15 WIRE FEEDER delivers a combination of portability and durabitity. The unit has a lightweight, impact/abrasion resistant case surrounded by a full metal roll cage. Weighing 32 lb., the machine is designed to fit through an 11" X...

The purefecta drinking water purifier.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE PUREFECTA DRINKING WATER PURIFIER removes bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Designed for residential and light commercial applications, the non-electric system features a seven-stage, multi-barrier process to remove more than 99.99999% of...

This video program: OSHA, an introduction.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THIS VIDEO PROGRAM: OSHA, AN INTRODUCTION provides viewers with a basic understanding of how OSHA sets the standards for safer work environments. It is created to familiarize workers and employers with the scope and purpose of the federal...

The short-track C3 ST tool.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE SHORT-TRACK C3 ST TOOL is a lightweight, gas-fired and well-balanced tool for low-volume fastening applications. It holds a 20-pin magazine and features an easy-latched opening at the nose for accessing the pin track without disassembling...

The Solis electronic solar-powered faucet.(Products)
August 1, 2004... THE SOLIS ELECTRONIC SOLAR-POWERED FAUCET delivers both touch-free operation and sleek European styling. Its integrated power plant storage cell transforms light from any source into electrical energy. Batteries provide back-up energy and can...