Spartan gets 6-year tax break on new machinery

Spartan Steel Coating has been given a 50 percent property tax break for six years on a $13.5 million investment in new machinery at its plant in Frenchtown Township. The township board voted 7-0 to approve the industrial facility’s tax exemption Tuesday afternoon following a brief public hearing. The six years starts in 2008. Dave Brandau, operations manager for the firm, said he was surprised the firm didn’t get the full 12 years allowed... 

Fuji Industrial Spray Equipment 3003 Q3 PRO – Quiet 3-Stage HVLP Spray System

The Q3 PRO Model Turbine Spray System is Quiet. Using patented noise reduction, noise levels have been reduced to less than 50% of standard HVLP turbines. Patented soundproofing method ensures that there is not air restriction to the motor and also that there is no overheating. This is the quietest 3-stage turbine on the market. All other specifications are identical to the Super PRO Model. Now supplied with the new Fuji XT Non-Bleed Spraygun. The... 

Fuji Industrial Spray Equipment 3004 Q4 PRO – Quiet 4-Stage HVLP Spray System

The Q4 PRO Model Turbine Spray System is Quiet. Using patented noise reduction, noise levels have been reduced to less than 50% of standard HVLP turbines. Patented soundproofing method ensures that there is not air restriction to the motor and also that there is no overheating.This is the most powerful 4-stage turbine system on the market and the quietest. Recommended for spraying paints and latexes. Now supplied with the new Fuji XT Non-Bleed Spraygun.... 

Thomas Compressors T-635HD 6 Amp 3/4 Horsepower 2 Gallon Oil-Free Hot Dog Compressor

Thomas Industries T-635HD is a quiet running (69-decibel) 3/4 HP compressor that is both portable and versatile. Delivering 1.7 cfm at 100 psi, it has plenty of power to support a framing gun when doing studwork, a roofing gun when shingling, or (2) finish guns at the same time. Weighing only 26 pounds it is easily transported and moved around the job-site. With it’s low amp draw (6 amps) it can be used most anywhere without fear of fuse or... 

Makita MAC700 The Hotdog 12.4 Amp 2 Horsepower 2-1/2 Gallon Oiled Single Hotdog Compressor

This one’s a bit of a paradox: The do-it-yourselfer might pass by this compressor in favor of an oil-free, no-maintenance model, but it’s actually one of the best on the market for the homeowner, hobbyist and weekend warrior. There are three factors that made us form this opinion. First, it’s the quietest compressor we’ve ever encountered. It’s a remarkable departure in a genre of tools that normally force you to suspend conversation while...