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iQ makes the cut at HNA 2013

Words: Lucy MartinezDid you know that Hardscape North America is the largest hardscape trade show in the country?

That's one reason why iQ Power Tools is a gold sponsor again for this year's HNA show. As part of our sponsorship we're providing Dust Control Cutting Stations for the pre-show setup, tools for the HNA Installer Championship and ICPI certification courses, and much more.

For a limited time HNA is offering 50% off registration for iQ customers and dealers. If you're not already registered take advantage of this special offer which you can access at www.iqpowertools.com/HNA2013.

The War on Dust

Having been contractors for over 20 years we know that dust and slurry create major problems on the job site: they cost money, waste time and make a huge mess.

iQ is helping you fight back with the "War on Dust iQ360® Sweepstakes," where one lucky winner will get a free iQ360® 14" masonry saw with integrated dust collection. This revolutionary tool has been tested to capture 99.5% of the dust created by dry-cutting, eliminating dust and slurry problems for contractors around the world.

You could be next.

Visit our website for HNA details, 50% off HNA registration and a chance to win an iQ360®.
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