New Masonry Products for August 2010

Words: Dan Kamys

Professional Grade Bird Control Products

Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
Mission Viejo, Calif.

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Bird-B-Gone Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of professional grade bird control products. Bird-B-Gone offers a complete line of effective and humane bird deterrents for commercial, industrial and residential use including Bird Spikes, Bird Netting, Bird Slope, Air Treatment Systems, Electric Track and more. We manufacture our products in the United States and have the longest industry guarantees. Bird-B-Gone has a team of Bird Control Engineers who can help you choose the best product for the application. Call today for a free product catalog and samples, 800-392-6915.

www.birdbgone.com



ProContractor MX 2.3

Maxwell Systems
King of Prussia, Pa.

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The Maxwell Systems ProContractor MX 2.3 is a comprehensive, all-in-one construction business management solution that includes key capabilities for estimating, job cost accounting, and project management in a seamless application. Tailored to the needs of specialty subcontractors, ProContractorMX 2.3 now enables contractors to better track equipment costs turning their equipment into a profit center; utilize new W-2 processing reports and modifications that support New HIRE Act-related changes; perform takeoff with full screen mode for better productivity and ease-of-use; leverage new capabilities that satisfy the unique needs of construction accounting officers; and better control decimal precision in estimates and throughout stored data to increase accuracy.

www.maxwellsystems.com



12 Volt MAX Lithium Ion Cordless System

DEWALT
Towson, Md.

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DEWALT’s 12 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion platform includes a 1/4-inch Screwdriver, 3/8-inch Drill/Driver, 1/4-inch Impact Driver, 3/8-inch Impact Wrench, LED Work Light, Inspection Camera, Infrared Thermometer and two combo kits. The 12 Volt MAX* tools and instruments system has been built to handle a variety of drilling, fastening and measurement applications. All products in the system feature a 12 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion battery that charges in 40 minutes. The battery is strategically placed at the bottom of the handle to allow for the patented contoured grip. Each tool in the system incorporates features to improve overall performance on the job. The 12 Volt MAX* platform will be available beginning in the fourth quarter at home centers and industrial distributors.

www.dewalt.com



Ladytrac Harness

Tractel
Toronto, Canada

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Tractel’s Ladytrac harness features several plus points that make it particularly suitable for use by female operators of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). It is suitable for use by male operators. The straps are not positioned across the chest; they are positioned down the side of the upper body. The harness comes with a detachable, lightweight, breathable vest fitted with adjustable Velcro fastening at multiple points. The buckles featuring color coding and quick release are fastened on the outer thigh, as opposed to the inner thigh. The harness from ZT features a harness with two shoulder straps built into workmen’s trousers through an alternate thick/thin webbing system. In the event of a catapulting incident, the thin, movable webbing that is fitted within the thick webbing pulls tight. The load-bearing pressure is directed around the calf muscles and the force is spread through the strong trouser material.

www.tractel.com/sb



Stone Clamps, Pipe Grabs, Flat Grabs, Panel Lifting Gear, and Vacuum Lifting Devices

EZ Grout Corp.
Waterford, Ohio

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Through an exclusive distribution arrangement with WIMAG manufacturing, EZ Grout Corp.’s additional extensive product line will serve the construction and excavation contractors. The line will feature Stone Clamps, Pipe Grabs, Flat Grabs, Panel Lifting Gear, and Vacuum Lifting Devices. Combining technology with the challenges of the jobsite, these durable products are safety tested and quality built. For more information on the latest line of products offered by EZ Grout, please call 800-417-9272.

www.ezgrout.com
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