KB Home and Martha Stewart Introduce New Active Adult Community in La Quinta, California

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and KB Home announced their newest project — an active adult community in La Quinta, California. These new KB homes created with Martha Stewart will represent KB Home’s first community built exclusively for adults 55 and over. “I’m very excited about our newest Martha Stewart community with KB Home created especially for mature adults who lead active lives,” said Martha Stewart. “As in all of our communities,... 

DeWALT Launches 1/2 in. Drills with 10 A High Performance Motor

DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, launches its new line of heavy-duty ½” drills (DWD215G and DWD210G) that offer users increased performance on the jobsite. Built with 10 amp motors, the new drills provide electricians, plumbers, mechanical contractors, HVAC professionals, metal fabricators, carpenters and professional contractors with enough power to complete heavy-duty jobsite applications. The new drills are offered... 

Caterpillar® 904H Compact Wheel Loader Features Refined Performance, Versatility and Low Emissions

The new Caterpillar® 904H compact wheel loader provides a productive combination of power, versatility and operator amenities. With 52 net horsepower (39 kW) and an operating weight of 9,900 pounds (4490 kg), the 904H replaces the popular 904B. The new loader features a new engine, new axles, articulated steering, two-speed hydrostatic drive, powerful Z-bar loader linkage, universal coupler (compatible with skid-steer-loader work tools), new operator’s... 

Vacon 100 HVAC sets new standard in HVAC drives

The AC drives manufacturer Vacon introduces a new product range, specifically tailored to building automation industry, comprising of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector (HVAC) applications. Globally, 40% of the energy is used in buildings, where HVAC applications are the biggest consumers. AC drives can dramatically decrease the energy consumption of HVAC applications, thus contributing to a global reduction of CO2 emissions. “We... 

Husqvarna to launch demolition robot

This November marks the production start of Husqvarna’s first demolition robot – a remote-controlled demolition machine developed by Husqvarna Construction Products in Jonsered, Sweden. The robot is the first product from a new Demolition Robots category, which is projected to strengthen the Group’s leading position in machinery for the construction industry. The market for demolition robots has grown continuously and has been dominated... 

Cogent Road Launches Recovery Strategy

Cogent Road, a provider of Internet-based applications for the mortgage industry, announced the launch of Recovery Strategy, a system enabling loan officers to recover and qualify initially declined applicants to help maximize their borrowing power. Cogent Road’s Recovery Strategy is a new feature of the company’s Funding Suite, a tool that uses an automated process to enable mortgage originators to evaluate borrowers’ credit reports, and was... 

Del Mar DataTrac Adds 37 Clients In Six Months

Del Mar DataTrac®, Inc. announced at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA’s) 95th Annual Convention & Expo that the company has added 37 clients in the six-month period spanning February to August 2008. Del Mar DataTrac provides solutions that empower small- and medium-sized mortgage bankers to deliver extraordinary customer service and drive up production while reducing risk, increasing productivity and streamlining their overall efficiency. This... 

New Bosch RS35 boasts lowest vibration AND best cutting power

In the world of reciprocating saw users, there are three groups – light-duty handymen, heavy duty contractors and then there are the extreme, cut-through-everything, demolition users. This is the user Bosch Power Tools & Accessories had in mind when it designed the powerful RS35 Demolition Reciprocating Saw. Featuring a robust motor, the fastest cutting action, and lowest vibration in its class, the RS35 is an impressive entry for Bosch... 

FlowerHouse Spring House Portable Greenhouse

Spring House Portable Greenhouse 78×72x72. FlowerHouse has created a revolutionary line of self-erecting portable greenhouses. Their lightweight design makes transport, set-up, and takedown easier than ever before. FlowerHouses are perfect for creating beautiful, high-quality gardens. They provide superior protection for your plants from insects, birds, frost, wind and weather. Shielded from the outside, the inside provides optimum air circulation... 

Hitachi Introduces New Framing Nailer for Wire Weld Fasteners

Hitachi Power Tools announced a new 3-1/2” Wire Weld Framing Nailer, the NR90AF. The lightweight design and powerful driving, typical of a Hitachi quality tool, are now available in a nailer for offset round head wire weld nails. Full of features for convenient operation and superior performance, this nailer is ideal for framing, siding, decking, pallet assembly, trusses and sheathing. Using nails from 2” to 3-1/2” in length, the NR90AF can...