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Chart Out Your Business

A PC-based graphics presentation has been added to Distribution Management Systems, Inc.'s hardware/ software package.

The Executive Information Svstem enables users to view informition from their database in easv-to-read charts, tables, graphs and lists.

Over 750 charts and 75 daily Top Ten lists, in six time dimensions, are available to provide information on the business' daily performance in terms of: inventory, accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, service statistics, invoicing, and order entry.

The system alerts users to any elements that exceed pre-determine varibles.

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Extra-Wide Lawn Rake

An extra-wide lawn rake has been introduced by Ames Lawn and Garden Tools.

Panel Power

A fiber-reinforced gypsum wall sheathing that is fire resistant and moisture tolerant has been introduced by Louisiana-Pacific.

Designed with an excellent fastener-holding ability, FiberBond is uniformly strong and impact-resistant.

The reinforcing wood fiber is made of recycled newspaper.

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Versatile Platform Truck

A series ofplarform trucks are new from Dura hoducts. Inc.

Designed for maximum floor protection and shock absorption, the trucks feature 8"x3" full pneumatic casters that carry loads up to I 180 lbs. A tongue-and-grooved hardwood

Roofing Made Simple

A square that speeds plate layout when building roofs is new from Applied Concepts Engineering.

The 36" Greensweeper Lawn Rake features 36 flexible, polypropylene tines, ribbed rake head with no metal components, and a 48" wood handle, seal-coated for extra weather protection.

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The Ultra Square uses geometrically-computed edges to make the mechanical calculations for the builders, so they can perform layouts reportedly lffi% faster and mark all types of rafter plumb cuts and c€nter board in a single pass. A tape measure can be attached to the square to enable the user to measure, center and mark up to three studs at one time.

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MDO Overlay Panels

A variety of medium density overlay plywood panels arc available from Hardel Mutual Plywood Corp. Assembled by hand, each panel is bonded to high quality solid face plywood panels. The panels are for applications requiring a smooth surface that can be painted or finished with minimal preparation. Panels include one- or two-side MDO faces in thicknesses from 5/16" through 3/4". Standard sizes are 4'x8', 4'x9', and 4'xl0'.

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Rooftop Sizing Program

A software program designed to aid specifiers in the selection of gasfired rooftop units is available from Sterling.

The Windows-based program provides certification and specification information, the model number of the arrangement and submittal information.

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Deluxe Ceiling Air Diffuser

A high-perfonnance diffuser said to maximize room air circulation is now available from Warren Technology.

Featuring a patented dimple-jet design, the Valid Air diffuser directs air flow parallel to the ceiling and evenly throughout the space to prevent cold and stagnant air pockets.

Constructed of durable, lightweight aluminum with a scratch-resistant, thermoplastic cover, it reportedly will not rust, chip or stain.

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What A Knockout

A one-piece connector for nonmetallic sheathed cables is new from Electroline Manufacturing Co.

The hit-lock duplex model connects two type NM wires to electrical enclosures within one ll2" knockout. Reportedly the only connector of its kind to have a physical separation between the two cables, the connector utilizes a patented cam-locking action

Home Theater Unit

An audio-visual control unit, that transforms a room into a home theater, is now available from Lutron Electronics Co.. Inc.

that speeds installation by 75Vo qticker than metal connectors and is 50Vo faster to install than other plastic connectors,

Designed for l/2" knockouts, the connector can accommodate various two-wire combinations. in cable sizes ranging from l4-2 to l0-2. In a load csnter, the connectors are stackable from end-to-end, side-to-side and corner-to-corner.

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Featuring a wall-mounted control unit or infrared, wireless remote control, Grafik Eye simultaneously dims the room's lighting, lowers a projection screen and turns on the audiovisual system.

Additional features include a 16scene capability and power failure memory.

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That's A Wrap Folks

Ako-Mils has a new container that stores wrapping paper rolls.

Bow'ITn One

A stackable bowl set has been introduced by Tucker Housewares. The six- and eight-piece sets, which feature three dripless pour spouts and large rims, can be nested together for compact storage. Sets are available in three colors. An eight-piece combo set is also available.

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Printer Power

A compact, tabletop printer has been produced by Monarch Marking. Featuring an 8"x10" base, the 9494 Rogue printer is used for distributed printing applications.

The 40 l18"xl? l3ll6"x6 318" Paper Wrap KeepBox is available in clear bottoms with four different lids.

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The Rogue printer is said to offer: thermal transfer or thermal direct printing; fast imaging; easy loading thermal transfer ribbon cassette; online data entry and six standard type fonts, including vector fonts.

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FREE ADDITI ONAL INFO Rrvlrr.*TI ON

on any product in this section is available by circling the corresponding Reader Service number on the form on page 62 and sending the form to Building Products Digest, either by FAX 714-852-0231, by mail to 45OO Campus Dr., Ste. 48O, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660, or just call (714) 852-1990.

Thermally-Efficient Door

A thermally-efficient patio door has been developed by CertainTeed Corp.

New Castle patio doors consist of 7/8" tempered double-pane glass, ggon g$r and low-conductance spacing, which blocks 85Vo of ultra-violet rays.

Other features: double weatherstripping, fusion-welding, and inter-

Cabinet Drilling Kit

An installation kit designed to take the guess work out of drilling holes in cabinets is available from Amerock Corp.

The AccuMark kit includes a plas- tic template with alignment pels to ensure correct positioning from one cabtnet to another and illustrated instructions.

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Label Crazy

A new labeling system has been added to Brother's P-Touch line. The P-Touch )(L30, which allows users to print up to five lines per Iabel, provides a 2000 character memory to store frequently-used labels.

locking stiles that provide a weather tight seal.

Armed with a three-point lock, the doors are available in three frame sizes: 5'0"x6'8", 6'0"x6'8", and 8'0"x6'8". Standard jamb thickness is 4-9t16.

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Lawn Furniture Made Clean

A new line of spray-on maintenance products for use on vinyl and plastic-coated outdoor furniture is available from Multi-Care products Co.

Casual Furniture Cleaner and Casual Furniture hotector are sold in cases of 12 16-oz- bottles.

The protector is designed to be applied after the cleaner to prevent dryinq, cracking and protecr against oxrdatlon, salt spray, chlorine and dry rot.

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It also includes I I built-in bar codes; mirror printing; 200 letters, numbers and symbols, and sequential numbering capabilities.

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Trailer Hitch

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A- trailer guard that protects attached and unanached trailln from theft is new from Dutton-I-ainson Co. D-L Hitch-Lock trailer guard, which can be used on ball+ype and pintle- hook hitches, shields ihi padlock from being broken.

- .^The guard fits trailer tongues 2l/2" square or larger. The base plate can be attached to the tongul by qe.lqng or wirh the bolt and nuts provided.

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Dust Be Gone

The new dust collector designed to draw dust at the source during power tool operation has been introduced by Makita.

Made to be worn as a backpack, the 6.4Ib. Model4205 features a built-in receptacle for rotary hammers, sanders and other tools.

Its carbon brushes reportedly last about 2,000 hours.

Optional equipment includes a 4.9-ft. or 9.8-ft. hose; round, shelf and corner brushes: a dust extractor attachment. and a rubber sleeve.

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Sturdier Staplers

Two rugged-duty staplers by Senco Products, Inc' have been redesigned for more durability and easier use. rheM2+hasapproxim""tt?f;iTfJ"ul,?:r"'rri1ifr ,\?,

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, and an enlarged grip space. The staplers are for on-site, housing, fur- niture and industrial applications, as well as repairing pallets.

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