Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

March 17, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP500E Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C4.4 engine, quick setup, and a comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver. The compact, lighter weight design allows contractors to haul the paver along with other necessary job site equipment, maximizing machine... 

Bostik Introduces Chem-Calk 505

February 7, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Bostik Introduces Chem-Calk 505

Bostik Inc.’s Construction & Industrial (C&I) Business Unit has developed Chem-Calk® 505, a new, two-component, polyurethane sealant for vertical and horizontal commercial construction applications. The non-sag, architectural-grade formulation is designed to seal expansion and control joints in precast concrete construction and metal curtain walls, as well as the perimeters of door and window frames and other building components. Replacing... 

Hitachi DH38YE2 1-1/2″ Spline Shank Rotary Hammer

February 7, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Hitachi DH38YE2 1-1/2" Spline Shank Rotary Hammer

Hitachi Power Tools today introduced the DH38YE2, a 1-1/2” Spline Shank Rotary Hammer featuring more power, lighter weight, less vibration and lower noise than its long standing predecessor, the DH38YE. The next generation DH38YE2 is compact and ergonomically designed to hammer or hammer/drill holes in concrete for anchors or rebar, demolish and chisel concrete, cut, dig, tamp or drive ground rods with ease. With a powerful 8.4 Amp motor that delivers... 

Marni Boutique’s Interior at the Crystals, Las Vegas

February 2, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Home Improvement
Marni Boutique's Interior at the Crystals, Las Vegas

Sybarite’s design for the Marni flagship at the Crystals in Las Vegas was inspired by the image of a cracking whip, seemingly suspended in mid-air as it unfurls. Defining the perimeter, this sinuous ‘lasso’ of stainless steel encircles the boutique, providing hanging space for the RTW collection. At one end it is anchored by the cash and wrap desk, and at the other it morphs into a sculptural wall inset with fibreglass shoe displays. Painted... 

Screwpop™ Tool new patent pending 4-in-1 keychain tool: The Screwpop™

January 27, 2010 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
Screwpop™ Tool new patent pending 4-in-1 keychain tool: The Screwpop™

The Screwpop™ is a perfect convenience tool that fits right in the palm of your hand. As a screwdriver, it leverages surprisingly impressive torque delivered through a reversible snap-in Flathead and Phillips screw-bit. The compact design even functions as a ¼” nut driver for tightening loose bolts and works as a mini pry-bar for working things apart (using flathead bit). The Screwpop also functions as a bottle opener for enjoy that tasty cold... 

Dessy and Pantone Announce PANTONE WEDDING Color Guide

January 25, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Dessy and Pantone Announce PANTONE WEDDING Color Guide

The Dessy Group and Pantone LLC announced the 2010 PANTONE WEDDING™ color guide, the ultimate color reference tool for brides and wedding planners. The PANTONE WEDDING color guide is part of PANTONE WEDDING, a collection of color tools that make it easy for a bride to achieve a perfectly color-coordinated wedding – from inspiration to “I do.” With over 190 colors to choose from, the guide provides inspiration for brides to develop unique... 

Blue Ridge Numerics Announces CFdesign 2010 Fully Supports NX 7

January 25, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Blue Ridge Numerics Announces CFdesign 2010 Fully Supports NX 7

Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc., the leader in upfront CFD software, today announced that the recent Winter release of CFdesign 2010 fully supports NX 7. NX users are able to conduct computational fluid dynamic (CFD) studies seamlessly from the NX 7 environment. The Winter release of CFdesign 2010 leverages the synchronous modeling tools found within NX 7 and provides even tighter integration with CFdesign’s multi-scenario design study environment. CFdesign... 

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Opens February 25 in Novi

January 23, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Opens February 25 in Novi

The third annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show returns to Rock Financial Showplace in Novi Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 28 with information, experts and exhibits for vacation homeowners as well as those in the market to buy, build or rent. Exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks, outdoor recreational equipment,... 

Innovative Decorative Concrete Company Taking the Intermountain West By Storm!

January 22, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Innovative Decorative Concrete Company Taking the Intermountain West By Storm!

Now anyone can afford to have durable, long lasting, decorative concrete in and around their home without the high cost and hassle of tearing out and replacing old concrete. Xtreme Resurfacing is quickly becoming the leader in the concrete restoration business. This material is being looked at in so many new ways. Not only is Xtreme Resurfacing getting more calls from general contractors, but now Xtreme Resurfacing is getting just as many calls from... 

Hobart DP 3545-20 Spool Gun

January 6, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Hobart DP 3545-20 Spool Gun

Hobart Welding Products has introduced the DP 3545-20 Spool Gun for optimized aluminum and other soft alloy wire welding. The DP 3545-20 plugs directly into the new Hobart IronMan 230 MIG welder’s wire drive system without the need for tools and uses .030 to .047 in. aluminum, steel and stainless steel wire, with a wire speed range of 200-1200 IPM. The DP-3545-20 Spool Gun is rated at 200 amp at 60 percent duty cycle. Weighing just 8 lbs. with the...