August 31, 2013 7:00 AM CDT
Olathe, Kan.
With the launch of the new K 760, Husqvarna takes another step toward increased user friendliness. Optimized engine performance, enhanced startability and ergonomics are just some of the features that have been improved. The result is a powerful, efficient and reliable all-around power cutter, with a further enhanced power/weight ratio and substantially reduced emissions. Other features include a low-emissions X-Torq engine, the effective Active Air Filtration cleaning system and SmartCarb, the advanced carburetor that automatically controls fuel/air mixtures to always give the engine maximum power.
www.husqvarnacp.com
Fort Worth, Texas
itunes.apple.com/us/app/acme-brick-vision/id636974483?mt=8
Wilmington, Del.
www.dupont.com
Frederick, Md.
www.edcoinc.com
Italy
www.wamgroup.com
New masonry products for August 2013
Saws, apps, filters and more
By Masonry
K 760 Further Improved
HusqvarnaOlathe, Kan.
With the launch of the new K 760, Husqvarna takes another step toward increased user friendliness. Optimized engine performance, enhanced startability and ergonomics are just some of the features that have been improved. The result is a powerful, efficient and reliable all-around power cutter, with a further enhanced power/weight ratio and substantially reduced emissions. Other features include a low-emissions X-Torq engine, the effective Active Air Filtration cleaning system and SmartCarb, the advanced carburetor that automatically controls fuel/air mixtures to always give the engine maximum power.
www.husqvarnacp.com
Mobile App for Homebuyers, Architects and Builders
Acme Brick Co.Fort Worth, Texas
A new, free app – Acme Brick Vision – will allow users to view Acme's brick product line on both residential and commercial building elevations, or as a brick sample in a close-up view. Acme Brick Vision allows the user to pick an elevation, put their choice of brick on the building, and change variables such as mortar color, trim paint color, and roof color. With Acme Brick Vision, it is possible to create more than 1 million unique combinations of brick, mortar, roof and trim colors.
itunes.apple.com/us/app/acme-brick-vision/id636974483?mt=8
Kevlar Glove Selector Tool
DuPontWilmington, Del.
DuPont Protection Technologies introduced the DuPont SafeSPEC Glove Selector Tool that will help safety professionals make informed decisions about which gloves and sleeves made with DuPont Kevlar can meet their needs. The DuPont SafeSPEC Glove Selector Tool enables users to quickly and easily search more than 300 gloves from 10 glove manufacturers that have met the strict criteria established to become licensees of DuPont Kevlar. The latest innovations from these licensees are featured. The tool gives safety professionals the knowledge that the glove or sleeve they select contains DuPont Kevlar brand fiber.
www.dupont.com
E-Brochure Library
EDCOFrederick, Md.
EDCO has converted paper literature into E-Brochures. Linking to EDCO’s new E-Brochure Library from the company’s homepage gives visitors interactive, 24-hour access to catalogs, parts listings, owner’s manuals and other relevant information. Embedded inside these E-Brochures are videos, product links and web-training features. These brochures have replaced the PDF versions of the same literature. Included options in these E-Brochures are word searches, text highlighting, and note writing. Also included are EDCO training videos, QR Codes and high-resolution images. All can be emailed or shared on social media.
www.edcoinc.com
SILOTOP R03 Filter
WAMGROUPItaly
With the development of its new SILOTOP R03 Filter, WAM has set new standards in silo venting. The SILOTOP R03 is reliable, easily maintained and safe. A heavy-duty 304 stainless steel body houses the POLYPLEAT filter elements with integrated automatic pulse jet cleaning system housed inside the weather protection cover. The special design of these tested filter media offers an optimum: filter surface to body volume ratio. To stop the weather protection cover from slamming shut during inspection and maintenance, the hinges automatically lock on opening (autolock).
www.wamgroup.com
Originally published in Masonry magazine.
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