What's New

June 2009

	Hard To Miss Macsim are proud to announce that yet another product range has enjoyed a packaging upgrade. The Macsim blister pack anchoring range has been re-designed and now comes in a clear clam pack. The range has bright new product information card inserts that will make product selection even easier. The range is especially suitable for stores with limited display areas. Macsim Fastening Tel: 1800 022019
	Fired Up Exelgard have updated the packaging for their BE domestic fire extinguishers. The new packaging provides clear and concise information to help customers identify where the extinguisher should be located and for what situation it should be used. Offering comprehensive fire protection, this extinguisher is designed for an array of domestic applications including kitchens, garages and caravans. Tyco Fire & Security Tel: 1300 300 644
	Simpler And Safer Hyce handles make carrying heavy loads easier and safer. They are perfect for sheet materials or large objects because their handles adjust in length for optimised vision and ground clearance. The handles feature ergonomic rotating hand grips that provide even load distribution while the carrying cradle also pivots to keep the load supported when negotiating stairs. Made from lightweight, high strength, no slip polycarbonate material. Lumen Australia Tel: (03) 8787 1000
	Break It Down The Bunnings exclusive Earthmaker breaks down waste into compost faster and without any nasty odours. It uses an innovative three chamber system that does away with heavy lifting while its swivel lid allows for easy opening and filling. Made from recyclable material, the Earthmaker is aimed at gardeners of all ages and abilities. Earthmaker Web: www.earthmaker.com.au
	Get Blown Away Hot Devil’s new professional blow torch is ideal for serious DIYers and professionals. Its wide range of uses range from loosening rusted bolts on lawn mowers to plastic work to brazing. It has a stainless steel burner tube, auto ignition and an adjustable flame controller, making this blow torch a must in every toolbox. LN Marketing Tel: 03 9775 0713
	Cover-Up! Thermach Cover-Up is a full height, breather type wall wrap that allows builders to wrap houses from top plate to bottom plate in one simple application. Its light weight and translucent appearance means builders can do the job in half the time thanks to its fast and easy staple on application. There are also less gaps and joins which means improved thermal ratings. Thermach Web: www.thermach.com.au
	Interbath’s WallBar Kit Interbath’s new Raindrop™ 2 and 4 WallBar Kit series comes with a 152 cm Metaflex hose that provides crisp and even coverage. The Flex-Clean™ option prevents clogging and corrosion while installation is a breeze thanks to self-adhesive application and easy to read instructions. The series comes complete with heavy-to-trickle setting options as well as a sliding soap dish. Otter Group Tel: 1300 365 800
	All Day, All Night Retailers need not suffer from the headaches of cheap imported generators thanks to the new Hyundai range, which is available for the first time in Australia. The new range has been subjected to first rate quality control and boasts excellent spare parts, backup and full service around Australia. This avoids many of the problems stemming from stocking ‘fly by night’ imports. WTD (Western Tool Distributors) Web: www.wtd.com.au
	Can You Handle This. . . ? The Trio Group have introduced five new stainless steel lever styles under the Trio Architectural brand. These levers allow stores to offer architectural products to DIY and trade customers. The levers were very well received at this year’s HBT National Conference after they sold out in four hours. Trio Group Tel: (08) 82625055
	Get A Grip Max Bond Fast Grip is an easy to use water based, premium grade, multi purpose construction adhesive with a strong initial grab. It reduces squeaks in flooring systems and cures to a high bond strength. It is ideal for bonding parquetry to floors and subfloors and for timber strip flooring that will be sanded after installation. It is now available as a 10 litre pail. H.B. Fuller Web: www.hbfuller.com.au
	Hack That The rotary hacksaw blade is a next generation saw blade for cutting Colorbond®/steel, wood, plastic, fibreglass and copper. The blades are very easy to use because they cut clean and burr free with no sparks or dust. They are available in sizes ranging from 4”/103 mm to 14”/350 mm. Australian Saw Company Tel: (03) 9357 6611

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