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New masonry products for October 2016

Words: Dan Kamys

Innovative Masonry Cleaner Strips Away Surface Grime

Cathedral Stone Products, Inc.
Hanover, Md.

Dust, dirt and grime can be easily removed from brick, stone and other masonry surfaces – without scrubbing – using an innovative “strip away” latex cleaner from Cathedral Stone Products, Inc. that is also waterless. The new masonRE Latex 20 cleaner applies as a liquid and hardens to a rubbery film. After about 24 hours, the latex film is then simply peeled away, bringing grime with it. Dust and fine particles are trapped and lifted as the film dries.

www.cathedralstone.com

Howard Leight TrustFit Pod Push-In Foam Earplug

Honeywell
Smithfield, R.I.

Howard Leight TrustFit Pod Push-In Foam Earplug
Howard Leight TrustFit Pod Push-In Foam Earplug
The Howard Leight TrustFit Pod push-in foam earplug provides workers with properly fitting ear plugs to protect against noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Designed with an ergonomic stem and dimpled foam tip, they are easy to fully insert and remove without picking up dirt from a worker’s fingers. They are comfortable to wear throughout the workday. TrustFit Pod push-in foam earplugs provide effective hearing protection and are available in both uncorded and corded versions.

www.honeywellsafety.com/trustfit

16-Inch Handheld Saw Kaddy

EDCO Inc.
Frederick, Md.

16-Inch Handheld Saw Kaddy
16-Inch Handheld Saw Kaddy
Convert your EDCO handheld saw into a walk-behind saw for instant versatility. One saw, two types of applications, and great for rental stores too. Once the Saw Kaddy is attached, the operator can stand up while cutting straight lines in horizontal surfaces. The saw quickly fits into the cart for easy renting and use. An online video shows the simplicity of both assembly and operation of the Saw Kaddy.

www.edcoinc.com

Two New Sizes of Sand’s Plumb Bobs

Kraft Tool Co.
Shawnee, Kan.

Two New Sizes of Sand’s Plumb Bobs
Two New Sizes of Sand’s Plumb Bobs
Kraft Tool Co. has introduced two new sizes to the product line of Sand’s plumb bobs. 12 oz. and 32 oz. plumb bobs are now available and will be included in Kraft Tool’s 2017 catalog. The new sizes will be joining Kraft Tool's current plumb bob sizes of 8 oz., 16 oz. and 24 oz. Sands plumb bobs feature a hardened steel tip, removable cap for easy centered string installation, and rust-resistant solid-brass construction.

www.krafttool.com

Hearing Protection for Loud Working Environments

Flare Audio Ltd.
LOCATION

Hearing Protection for Loud Working Environments
Hearing Protection for Loud Working Environments
ISOLATE by Flare Audio Ltd. is a new, patent-pending ear protector for any professional who works in loud environments. While traditional earplugs rely on absorption to attenuate sound, ISOLATE protectors reflect sound away from the ears and therefore achieve much greater attenuation, as they do not accept sound into the ear canal. They are ideal for industrial workplace environments to replace both in-ear and over-ear alternatives, and help contractors meet their health and safety obligations.

www.flareaudio.com

New Makita Website Goes Live

Makita U.S.A., Inc.
La Mirada, Calif.

New Makita Website Goes Live
New Makita Website Goes Live
Makita U.S.A., Inc. has launched an immersive online brand experience for users and dealers with the new makitatools.com. The new website delivers more rich content and high-quality search, and is optimized for use on all screens. Backed by a new content management system, the site offers the ability to narrow searches by key features. Users can also isolate models for side-by-side comparisons. Each product detail page offers related models and recommended accessories, as well as high-resolution images and more product data.

www.makitatools.com
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