Masonry Magazine December 2006 Page. 14

Words: Gary Micheloni, Randy Todd, Doyal Shoun
Masonry Magazine December 2006 Page. 14

Masonry Magazine December 2006 Page. 14
New Products
Does your company have a new product? Please send all press releases, photos and other information to jen@lionhrtpub.com.

Blastrac
Oklahoma City, Okla.

BDC-1216 Industrial-grade Dust Collector
The Blastrac BDC-1216 industrial-grade dust collector is a compact, low-profile dry vacuum that can be used for a wide range of hand tools, small walk-behind scarifiers, concrete grinders and shot blasters. The BDC-1216 reduces airborne dust, providing a cleaner work environment. The tough, resin-reinforced, pressure-molded plastic body will not rust or dent and protects the motor and filter for a longer life. The dust collector weighs 88 lbs. and has a dust pan capacity of 10.5 gallons. This 110V unit has a combined power of 1.6 KW, delivering professional-grade results through a standard residential power source. For more information, call (800) 256-3440, or visit www.blastrac.com.
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Boxer Equipment
Fort Mill, S.C.

320 Model Mini Skid
The new 320 model mini skid is a dedicated track machine that comes standard with a seven-inch-wide rubber track that produces only 3.2 psi of ground pressure. The 320 has a 20-horsepower Kohler Command Pro, air-cooled engine and a two-pump, 3,000 psi hydraulic operating system. The Boxer 320 is only 34.5 inches wide, has a tip capacity of 1,250 lbs., and is capable of 625 lbs. at 50 percent operating capacity. Also, the Boxer 320 is built to handle a full complement of more than 50 universal, compact utility attachments. For more information, call (800) 476-9673, or visit www.boxerequipment.com.
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Ergodyne
St. Paul, Minn.

Arsenal™ Equipment Storage Systems
Ergodyne has introduced Arsenal equipment storage systems, a new line of tool belts, tool bags and accessories created specially for skilled tradesmen and women. Included in the product line are: Arsenal tool belts, available in both top-grain leather and synthetic materials; Arsenal tool bags constructed of tough, puncture-resistant, 1680 denier ballistic material and a durable, molded rubber base that delivers unmatched moisture and abrasion protection for tools; and Arsenal tool organizers for workers who carry lots of tools, need to accommodate awkward-shaped tools, or are looking for an alternative to tool belts and tool bags. For more information, call (800) 225-8238, or visit www.ergodyne.com.
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Fraco Products Ltd.
St-Mathias-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

FRH-4000 Hydraulic, Portable Crane
Fraco announced the introduction of its new hydraulic, portable crane, the FRH-4000. With an increased loading capacity of 4,000 lbs. (2,240 kg), this new product is the perfect tool to keep material flowing to workers on Fraco's mast climbing work platforms. Mounted on the frame of the platform, the FRH-4000 still has 180-degree pivot capabilities, which allows safe positioning of material on both sides of the mast. With a traveling speed of 70 ft. (21.3 m.) per minute, it can lift loads up to 330 ft. (100 m.). Instead of having an independent engine, the crane shares the working platform's power pack, using power on-demand. For more information, call (888) 372-26-48, or visit www.fraco.com.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron, Ohio

Wrangler Pro-grade Tires
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company introduced the latest addition to its premium Wrangler lineup of tires. Sporting a new tread compound, the enhanced toughness and tread-wear capability of the new Wrangler Pro-grade tires is for contractors, landscapers or any other truck owner who regularly hauls or tows heavy loads. Three-quarter and one-ton pickups generate more torque than full-size, half-ton trucks, and that extra torque can contribute to faster tread wear, especially on vehicles that are frequently loaded or towing. The new Wrangler SilentArmor Pro-grade helps provide a tough tread for those who use their trucks in heavy-duty, high-torque applications all the while delivering a comfortable and quiet ride. For more information, visit www.goodyearwrangler.com.
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Sage Software
Beaverton, Ore.

Master Builder Version 12
Sage Software announced the availability of Sage Master Builder Version 12, with new reporting capabilities via an Executive Dashboard that now gives business owners the ability to quickly check the overall health of their company at a glance, with instant access to Information such as cash balance, cash position, job status and change orders. Once an executive identifies something on the dashboard he or she wants to understand and investigate further, the information can quickly be reached by drilling down for more details directly from the dashboard. The new version also offers an improved, faster licensing process. For more information, call (866) 308-2378, or visit www.sagesoftware.com/moreinfo.
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