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Products relevant to the building trade.

WD-40 brand launches new WD-40 Specialist line of products

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Line of Five Specialty Maintenance Products Now Available WD-40 Company, maker of WD-40 Multi-Use Product, is introducing WD-40 Specialist – a new line of best-in-class specialty products formulated to give trade professionals the performance they need to get their specific … Read more »

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Enabling windows to work as solar panels

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

A major obstacle with solar power is an inability to be cost-competitive with traditional mainstream energy sources. Now a Chicago company says it has taken a major step forward with the development of a new semiconductor material that would affordably … Read more »

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Varco Pruden introduces new Tech Four Wall Panel

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

The Tech Four Wall Panel, an economical, easy-to-install architectural wall system featuring concealed fasteners and an attractive embossed finish, is now available from Varco Pruden. The Tech Four combines smart design with energy-efficient performance, offering 16-inch coverage with a ¼-inch-high, … Read more »

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New hydraulic & power attachments for the 
Norwood LumberMate Pro MX34 Sawmill

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jim Austin

Starting in 2012, hydraulic and power attachments will be available to Norwood LumberMate Pro MX34 portable band sawmill owners.   Now, the LumberMate can be equipped with hydraulic log loaders, a hydraulic log turner, hydraulic log clamps and hydraulic toe … Read more »

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Lester introduces an engineered single-panel shop door

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jim Austin

Big ag machinery requires big storage. But you have to clear the door first. Lester Building Systems has solved the problem with the introduction of its new Power Pivot single-panel door system.   Targeted to the agricultural market, the door … Read more »

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Woodstar receives national endorsement from Cleary for horse stall design

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Woodstar Products Inc, Delavan WI, has received a National Endorsement from Cleary Building Corp., as their “Horse Stall” Manufacturer of Choice.  Cleary Building Corp. and Woodstar are two Wisconsin based companies with a combined 69 years of successful service to … Read more »

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Rural Builders’ Top 10 Products of 2011

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Did you know there’s a Top 10 website that lists everything from “Top 10 Reasons for Why People Should Read Comics” to “Top 10 Amazing Bioluminescent Organisms?” Really! The popularity of Top 10 lists is undeniable. But not all lists … Read more »

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Gutters & social media

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jim Austin

By Mark Ward Sr.     /     Gutter installers have for generations advertised in newspapers and yellow pages, distributed fliers and door hangers, exhibited at home shows and even run commercials on radio and television. Over the past decade, websites have become … Read more »

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Metal Roofing Magazine’s Top 10 Products of 2011

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jim Austin
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We trust our readers. When they indicate they like something, it must be a good thing. Each year in Metal Roofing Magazine, we present the most current information on a variety of products — underlayments, roll formers, fasteners, metal roofing … Read more »

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ATAS launches new website

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

ATAS International, Inc. has launched a new website at www.atas.com. The site went live on Jan. 23. ATAS has revamped the site with a new look, updated content, additional features and revised tools. The new site was designed to improve … Read more »

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