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Cedar Panel Display

A free-standing product display for Giles & Kendall aromatic cedar closet panels requires only 2 feet of floor space. Consisting of two 24" x 80" panels, a panel sign, hanger bar and appropriate molding and hardware, it is easy to assemble and provides a way to bring the products out of the commodity panel area.

Wood Finishing Center

Carver Tripp, manufacturer of stains and wood finishes, is offering home centers and dealers l2 new merchandise displays.

The new centers provide staining and wood finishing information to aid the consumer. In addition, they incorporate the company's new product packaging.

Each display offers a complete catalog of 2l colors and stains as well as matching wood samples.

Lock lnstallation Kit

An installation kit which provides do-it-yourselfers tools to install a Kwikset lockset and deadlock is available from Emhart Industries, Inc.

The package includes three basic tools, a I" woodbit,a2l,/8" hole saw and a mandrel, as well as detailed installation instructions. The kit may be used for other locksets using 2l/8" diameter and l" diameter holes, although it's not recommended to be used on metal doors.

Covering Displays

Con-Tact Brand Decorative Covering has pre-pack display assortments of clear vinyl and selfadhesive clear covering for generat- ing additional impulse sales this fall. Six new patterns are being introduced.

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Cool, Bright Switch

Smart Switch control unit from Emerson allows for independent operation of a fan, light or both from a single wall switch, reportedly, using existing wiring.

The four-step installation process involves lowering the fan canopy, placing the hand-sized component inside, completing the wiring and replacing the canopy. Turn the switch on for light only; turn the switch off and on again for fan only; and give the switch a third flip toturn on both the light and the fan.

Pleasant Piping

The Ultra-Jacket, from Pacor, Inc., is an insulation vapor barrier which offeres improved appearanse on exposed piping systems. It is a lamination of flexible metalized polyester, fiberglass scrim and an outer white vinyl film.

NaturalWeathered Look

A line of pressure treated wood outdoor furniture has a guarantee for 30 years from Wooden Environments, Inc.

Said to be less expensive and more durable than redwood by the manufacturer, the furniture reportedly doesn't need to be stained for it achieves its own natural weathered look.

The line includes a 4 ft. by 4 ft. square table, chairs, lounge chairs, and two sizes of coffeetables that can be used as benches. The chairs come with textilene covered cushions in solids, stripes and checks with dacron hollow fill.

Patio DoorSystem

E.A. Nord's solarium door, a prehung, drop-in, all wood hinged patio door, is sized to fit all standard openings and can directly replace existing aluminum sliding glass doors.

Constructed of quality western hemlock, it is said to be 3090 more energy efficient than aluminum sliders and highly leak resistant. It features /2" insulated clear or solar bronze glass, removable grill assemblies, treated and pre-finished oak sill, extra wide applied brick moulding and specially designed frame, sill, header and brick mould gaskets.

The door is available in standard 6 ft. 8 in. heights and widths of 5 ft., 6 ft., 7 ft 6 in., and 9 ft.

Look of Luxury

Decorative Carvings from Bendix Mouldings, Inc. can be applied to furniture, doors and walls for a traditional look of luxury. A special promotional package consists of 4 each of 29 styles plus a free 24" x 36" display board.

Casual Contemporary Tables

American Forest Products Co. has redesigned three versatile entertainment centers adding three matching occasional tables to its Encore line.

The soft edges and rounded corners give all six items a casual and contemporary look in natural pine. Pre-drilled and pre-grooved they reportedly can be assembled in minutes.

They can be stained, lacquered or painted. Each comes with all necessary assembly materials and instructions.

Clean Sweep in Sales

New packaging, in-store merchandising, dealer and consumer literature, cataloging, national advertising and trade shows are scheduled as sales promotions by the Air-Jet Chimney Systems Div. of General Products Co., Inc.

Designed to help retailers sell chimney systems the new Promotional program will utilize a fictitious Cockney chimney sweep, A.J. Sweep, as spokesman on all advertising material.

High Technology Soldering

A soldpring system with variable temperature control has been introduced by the Ungar Division of Eldon Industries, Inc.

A rotary control on the base enables the user to vary the temperature in 50' increments from 400 to 800 " F. The Electric Soldering system 9100, for hobbyists and do-ityourselfers, has features developed for high-technology industrial use.

Seal For Protection

Spellite masonry paint and sealer now for consumer and homeowner markets helps to create dry and attractive basements and walls for homeowners. Reportedly, it will effectively seal and protect a foundation or wall surface with one coat and is odorless, nontoxic and nonflammable.

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Rack DlsplaysA Dozen Doors

A free-standing display rack from Simpson Timber Co. has room for 12 doors which can slide in and out for customer examination. Staff time is said to be reduced because customers don't need assistance until after they've made a decision by looking at the doors.

Shipped in two corrugated cartons, the rack assembled stands 85V2" high,42Vt" wide and 36" deep. The end panels are designed to carry promotional materials. Two wall charts with protective covering and a literature rack are included.

That's A Switch

The Wiring Device Dept. of General Electric Co. has a new home lighting electronic programmable switch.

The device replaces a conventional wall switch to control a permanently wired fixture. Within the device is a mini+omputer that can be programmed to turnthe fixtureon oroff upto eight different times during a 24-hour period.

The unit will repeat the same se quenoe of preset control functions, with security intended brief variation, every 24-hour period. Manual override is accomplishcd by touching the face plate. An additiond feature enables the lights to go on at half their normal intensity to reduce encrgy costs.

The switch is microproccssor based and includcs a rcal time display. The function and program oftheunit are controlled through a threeposition slidc switch that includes automatic opcration, manual operation, a timeset button and a command button.

Instdlation is said to take only a few momcnts with basic tools.

Above The Stove

Amana Refrigeration, Inc.'s microwave oven, model MVH-9T, combines a full-sized, full-powered Radarange with a ventilation system that has an exhaust capacity of 400 cubic feet per minute, reportedly allowing it to be installed above any cooking appliance.

Installed in place of a conventional 30" range vent hood, the oven's exhaust system has variable control. It also features a Touchmatic microprocessor control for multiple programming options when cooking.

Fast Caulking

Power Caulker, a device that turns an ordinary electric or cordless drill into a high-speed, automatic caulking system comes from Bridgeport Chemical Corp.

Portable, it can be used without compressors, generators, or electrical power. Reportedly, its quick, precise application is three times faster than hand caulking and eliminates the problem of air bubbles in the bead from pneumatic caulking.

Retailing for around $35, the tool consisting of a cartridge chamber and mechanical power drive, uses any standard caulk tube or silicone sealer.

No Mis-Tints

A computer-controlled colorant dispenser designed for use in high volume retail paint outlets and commercial distribution centers features an improved microprocessor control for increased productivity, accurate repeatability and the elimination of human errors resulting in costly mistints.

Graco Inc.'s Auto Tint 8000 will tint cans from quarter to five-gallon sizes. Paint formulas are entered into the machine with a push of buttons on the console. Bright red numerals confirm accurate formula entry. There is no need to re-enter the formula on multiple can orders. It is said that employees can be trained in as little as a half-hour.

D-l-YTub Enclosure

Swan Corp. has a new tub enclosure the Tubwal, TF-57. The five piece system reportedly can be installed in an hour or less. It is available in a variety of molded-in colors to match textured tubs.

The kit comes with all the necessary installation materials and no special tools are needed. It can be cut and goes over old tile.

Cul-de-Sacs

A line of custom vinyl bags and covers has been introduced by Gaylord, Inc.

They are offered on a made-toorder basis and feature extra heavy duty seam strength and a full4 mil. thickness.

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