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Z Control from Zoeller

Waterproofing Solutions from MFM Building Products

Risk Management Solutions, Innovations and Technologies

By Don Neff, President, Construction Services

LJP

Zoeller Company has been a trusted name in pump manufacturing for over 80 years.

Since the company’s founding, its core values of quality, service, innovation and integrity have driven the way it does business. Those standards remain the same to this day. However, in order to continue to produce products and services that meet the criteria of those principles, Zoeller has had to adapt with time. Today, so many homes are using smart technology to turn on the lights, appliances, monitor their doorsteps, etc., and the pump industry is no exception to this cultural and technological shift.

MFM Building Products, an ESOP company, has been manufacturing exterior, self-adhering waterproofing membranes for the construction industry for more than 59 years. An important consideration in the construction of industrial, commercial, residential or retail structures is the selection of effective waterproofing and weather barriers. MFM offers builders a complete “envelope” of solutions from the rooftop to the foundation.

MFM waterproofing product advantages include: self-adhering or “self-stick” properties for fast and easy installation; self-sealing around construction fasteners to form a watertight barrier; rubberized asphalt adhesive

Advancements in digital technology, automated systems and lean production processes are impacting all aspects of the construction industry. Home builders keeping up with current trends in automation and efficiency logically incorporate these elements into their delivery and workflow systems for proactive risk management. Reducing build cycle time, lowering indirect project costs and building high-quality homes are ongoing challenges for builders today.

LJP Construction Services can help their builder clients overcome these challenges and meet their production goals by providing a customized quality assurance

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Does Your Toilet Pass the Test?

When you think about home remodeling or renovations, how often does the toilet come to mind? Better yet, how often does water consumption from your toilet come to mind? The truth is that toilets are key water consumers within the home, and outdated fixtures can waste excessive amounts of water with every flush.

According to the EPA, before the late 1970s, toilets could use up to 7 gallons per flush. That means homes built prior to 1980 may have old or broken toilet models that flush excessive amounts of water. Between the 1980s and early 1990s, updates in plumbing technology allowed toilets to flush at 3.5 GPF, reducing

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Trinseo ECO Plastics Offer Up Pros Go to Lowe’s to 95 Percent Recycled Content for Solutions

Trinseo, a global supplier of plastics for consumer electronics, has seen the industry evolve from traditional PCs and big screen TVs to portable devices and electronic wearables. Now there’s a growing demand for sustainable, environmentally-friendly materials, and Trinseo is meeting this need head-on with its EMERGE™ ECO Advanced Resins – a portfolio of polycarbonate (PC) and PC/ABS resins that contain up to 95 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.

PCR content is the scrap or waste from consumer applications that is reclaimed, reprocessed and used again in new applications. With its EMERGE ECO series, Trinseo has mastered the process of combining Continued on Page 37

Have you shopped with Lowe’s lately? If not, you might want to drop by and check out some of the benefits that make it easier for you to get in and out of the store quickly, with the products you need and the brands you trust.

Lowe’s is building deeper relationships with professional customers across the building, trade, repair/remodel and property management industries by making it simpler to do business together.

From www.lowesforpros.com, to dedicated loaders to get the Pro in and out of the store faster, a deep focus on inventory levels and stock items ensuring you get the

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Garaventa Lift's New Luxury Fixture Line After months of concepting, gathering customer feedback, designing, testing and re-testing, Garaventa Lift recently launched the Luxury Fixture line, the new fixture line for its Elvoron Residential Elevator range. It elevates Garaventa Lift accessories to a whole new level.

With a sharper and smoother design, graceful mirror curves and stylish durability, the fixtures combine luxury and convenience without compromising style. The company focused on details that provide a solid and comfortable feel to both the Car Operating Panels (COPs), and the Hall Stations.

Technology is at the core of the new design to preserve safety and security

with the power of the I-Button, a vandal resistant electronic key switch and fobs that can be used to control access to the elevator by enabling or disabling the push buttons on the COPs and Hall Stations.

Your choice of materials and shapes is now wider. You can choose from: Brushed Stainless Steel – Standard tier; Polished (Mirror) Stainless Steel, Polished (Mirror) Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze – Premium tier; White Glass, Black Glass, Bronze Mirror Glass and Champagne Mirror Glass – Elite tier.

Highlights of the new features include: I-Button and key fobs to enhance security, keys cannot be reproduced; hinges for all COP panels to assist

DuPont PBS: Innovation from Top to Bottom, Inside and Out

By Alan Hubbell, Residential Marketing Manager, DuPont Performance Building Solutions, DuPont Safety & Construction, DuPont Performance Building Solutions

DuPont Performance Building Solutions (PBS) is a global innovation leader in the building and construction industry, providing products and materials for all six sides of the building envelope – from top to bottom, inside and out. By developing

solutions for managing the air, water and thermal performance of homes and commercial buildings, we help our customers build energy-efficient, resilient and durable shelters.

Backed by unmatched industry insight, building knowledge and technical support – as well as world-class brands, such as DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand, DuPont Tyvek® and Great Stuff™ – our products and services portfolio enables customers to focus on what they

Construction Marketplace with service and maintenance; a new customizable display equipped with all upgraded COPs allowing you to showcase customized visual content (your photos, your company logo); the Achille buttons in all the COPs and Hall Stations with tactile lettering and a double light (white LED on background and blue LED when a call is registered); Rated Load (Lift Capacity) labels and Garaventa Lift logo are now laser edged on the COPs’ faceplates.

Visit the Garaventa Lift team at booth #C9140. Download the accessories brochure at www.garaventalift.com/ brochures/accessory-brochure. do best, no matter where and how they choose to The build.

DuPont PBS portfolio helps enhance the building envelope with easyto-install products that meet the market’s increased performance expectations, backed by advanced building science to address a myriad of industry needs and challenges.

DuPont PBS provides customers with the freedom, flexibility and confidence to make every project seamless.

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Boral Roofing Showcasing Innovative Options Boral Roofing brings its beautiful, highperformance roofing solutions back to the Las Vegas Convention Center as the residential building industry’s iconic annual event, International Builders’ Show, takes over Las Vegas.

A national leader in durable and energy-efficient new and retrofit roofing systems, Boral Roofing is showcasing all four core segments of its roof solutions product line – clay, concrete, stone-coated steel and composite – onsite on the show floor. Visitors to the Boral booth will learn about current color trends as

well as the influence of architectural movements and the roofing options accompanying them.

Boral is heavily promoting its allnew CEU course, New Clay Roofing Trends: Emerging Directions & Future Applications. Designed for architects, the course explores the marketplace for clay roof tile, emerging utilizations of clay roofing in the new era of contemporary architectural influence, as well as creative applications in the forward contemporary design segment.

The newly launched Vista

Zoeller’s New Water-Powered Backup Zoeller Pump Company’s new 540 FLEX is now available. The FLEX is a high capacity, high efficiency, waterpowered backup system that takes over seamlessly when your primary sump system fails. No electricity or batteries are required, as the unit is powered by municipal or city water pressure.

What’s great about a water-powered backup is that it’s on guard 24/7 to protect your home or business against base-

ment flooding. Engineered for troublefree operation and made with non-corrosive materials, the 540 FLEX removes up to two gallons of water for every gallon used. The FLEX is unique in its design.

Named for the adjustable elbow that permits for either a horizontal or vertical installation, the unit fits most sump applications. Whether you’re installing the product up in the ceiling joist or in a standard vertical configuration closer to the

SubLoc PRO SCRAIL, the Squeakless Subflooring Solution SubLoc® PRO SCRAIL® fasteners developed by the BECK Group are proven to help prevent subfloor squeaks by stopping micro-movement of the underlying wood flooring materials.

SubLoc PRO SCRAIL have superior squeak free performance when installed according to guidelines with and without glue.

The BECK Group recently conducted testing to ensure the “squeak free” claim through an impartial third party following new guidelines surrounding sound ratings. The results indicated that sound levels are less than 3dBA, which is proven to be inaudible by most human hearing.

Available in a variety of collation types, SubLoc PRO SCRAIL are versa-

tile and compatible with several BECK America tools, such as F60 CN15WPS90 SCR, F58AC RHN20-90B SCR and F58AC CHN33-90B SCR. Their holding power is only improved through BECK’s diamond coat technology, which utilizes a polymeric bonding agent, contains various expansion elements, increases holding power by more than 20 percent and reduces drive energy by more than 10 percent on average.

They truly combine the best of both worlds by offering the high-speed installation that a nail would provide, and the dynamic holding power and adjustability of a screw. However, unlike both nails and screws, SubLoc PRO have shank and head geometry that provide a clamping force to help pull the material tight to

ICC-ES Client Portal Provides Instant Online Access 24/7 By Terri Aguirre, Continuous Compliance Manager, ICC Evaluation Service

Online access is key in today’s fast-paced digital-forward world. ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) continues to improve its customer service by offering an online client portal to most efficiently manage manufacturers’ projects. The portal serves as a connection between ICC-ES and the customer, making it easy to save and access current project information in a secure and convenient online space.

Manufacturers can log in at any time

and request a quote for a new report or listing, submit an application for a new report or listing, check project status or apply for revisions to an existing report.

Additionally, there is the ability to schedule inspections, process renewals or pay invoices. This valuable tool puts key project needs at your fingertips.

Known for its expertise in the code compliance and development of Acceptance Criteria for new innovative products, ICC-ES has over 80 years of experience and thousands of reports and listings. Reports and listings issued by ICC-ES represent the highest quality,

Construction Marketplace Collection, a concrete tile roof collection offered within the state of Texas, is also on display. The result of research conducted on architectural, lifestyle and color trends in the region, the newly introduced hues are featured in the region’s most popular Boral roofing tile profiles: Saxony® Country Slate and Shake.

Booth attendees can also delve into innovative and weather resistant solutions. Boral is displaying its new tile design for concrete Saxony Slate applied with foam, which is notable for its ability to help prevent damage caused by severe pit, the FLEX can whatever handle piping configuration you’re faced with.

Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Zoeller Company is one of the oldest independently-owned professional pump manufacturers in North America.

Since that time, Zoeller has established itself as a leader in pump equipment and technology, producing durable, long-last-

wind conditions. Boral is also showcasing the Class A fire rating of its popular concrete tile.

Boral’s lightweight StoneCoated Steel solutions on display are ideal in both new home construction and roofing retrofits. Boral Steel is a roofing option which helps protect from hail impacts. New Cool Roof Rating Council colors in both steel and concrete are also in-booth. Composite roofing options are also available for visitors to view, touch and learn about.

Visit Boral Roofing in the Central Hall at booth #C4519. For more information, go to www.boralroof.com.

ing products that customers can rely on. Zoeller offers a broad range of pumps and package systems for both wastewater and potable water applications. Over the years, the company has expanded to new locations, continually offering new and diverse products to meet the needs of the industry today.

Visit Zoeller at booth #C8745. For more information, go to www.zoellerpumps.com.

joists and trusses.

With head pull through values more than 10 percent higher, and withdrawal values that are more than 40 percent higher than ring shank nails, SubLoc PRO SCRAIL are the premier fasteners for building professionals.

BECK America recently announced that IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service has issued Evaluation Report 344 (ER-344) to parent company, The BECK Fastener Group®, for the innovative construction fastener, SubLoc PRO SCRAIL, as a substitute for 8D and now 10D fasteners in seismic areas.

Typical building codes specify only the most basic fasteners. If a builder wants to use more advanced methods and materials, they must show proof that the alternative product performs the same, or better, than the one specified in the

code. The evaluation report from IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service is the ultimate in independent assurance that SubLoc PRO SCRAIL is in full compliance with applicable code criteria.

The organization has a reputation as being the foremost source of uniform codes and standards used by building officials across the nation.

BECK America is the Master Distributor for products manufactured by The BECK Group, a leader in pneumatic tool and fastener development. For over 115 years, the BECK Group has been a company focused on creating innovative, high quality products that generate time savings for the professionals who use their products.

providing manufacturers, building professionals and the industry with valuable tools to ensure safety on the construction site while allowing innovation to thrive.

product meets specific sustainability targets defined by today’s codes, standards, green rating systems and ICC-ES environmental criteria.

The Environmental Programs now offer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), to meet global market demand for science-based, transparent, qualityassured information about a product’s environmental performance. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council® (ICC®).

About ICC-ES A nonprofit, limited liability company, ICC-ES is the United States’ leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings and PMG Listings provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements of codes and technical standards. The ICC-ES Environmental Programs issue VAR environmental reports that verify a

For more information, visit booth #SU457.

For more information, visit www .icc-es.org, call 800.423.6587 or stop by booth #C3022 at the International Builders Show and booth #SL1859 at the Kitchen Bath Industry Show.

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Quality and Speed Matter with Evaluation Reports

By Linda Tejeda, Administrative Coordinator, ICC Evaluation Service

ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is the top choice for manufacturers in performing technical evaluations for code compliance. In addition to providing the highest quality evaluation reports in the industry, ICC-ES also delivers some of the fastest service with a current median project turnaround of two months.

Because quality and speed matter when it comes to your project, ICC-ES has made it a priority. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance – in fact,

surveys indicate a minimum 97 percent customer satisfaction rating for the past three years. ICC-ES achieves this by providing a streamlined product evaluation process and personalized customer care to increase the speed and turnaround time of every report.

The ICC-ES Expedited Service program is another value-added option for new reports and revisions for those manufacturers needing the highest priority.

ICC-ES is the only entity with direct contact with IBC/IRC code development staff, and the only evaluation service who is a part of an entity (International Code

Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board from Kingspan Kingspan Insulation has introduced the new Kooltherm® K9 Internal Insulation Board that is ideal for basement, crawl space, attic and habitable space wall applications. It is suitable for both new build and retrofit projects and is fast and easy to install.

Insulating interior habitable space walls can improve a home’s energy efficiency, provide substantial energy cost savings, keep rooms more comfortable and prevent moisture problems. The materials you choose are very important

to prevent mold in habitable space walls.

Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board can help you build a better basement or finish an existing basement and can help stop the conditions that promote mold growth. It is a cost-effective alternative to spray foam and in colder climates, installing interior basement wall insulation will almost always result in lower energy bills and a healthier, more comfortable home.

Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board is installed directly to interior

Construction Marketplace Council®) who publishes the building codes for the nation.

Our team of knowledgeable engineers are happy to help.

Applications are available at www.icc-es.org/applications.

About ICC-ES A nonprofit, limited liability company, ICC-ES is the United States’ leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings and PMG Listings provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements of codes and technical standards. The ICC-ES Environmental Programs issue VAR environmental reports that verify a product meets spespace concrete walls and can provide reliable long-term thermal performance over the lifetime of the home. Its high R-value allows for increased internal floor space, and unlike other rigid insulation, it is NFPA 286 compliant; for exposed internal applications and does not require a protected layer of drywall.

The core of Kingspan Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board is a premium performance rigid thermoset fiber-free, phenolic insulant, manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low

cific sustainability targets defined by today’s codes, standards, green rating systems and ICC-ES environcriteria.

The mental Environmental Programs now offer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), to meet global market demand for science-based, transparent, quality-assured information about a product’s environmental performance. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council (ICC®).

For more information, visit www .icc-es.org, call 800.423.6587 or stop by booth #C3022 at the International Builders Show and booth #SL1859 at the Kitchen Bath Industry Show.

Global Warming Potential (GWP). It offers an R-value of 17 on 2 inches, outstanding fire and smoke performance, and is unaffected by air infiltration. Kingspan Kooltherm K9 Internal Insulation Board has a glass tissue based facing, adhesively bonded to the insulation core during manufacture.

It is available in standard sizes or can be ordered in custom lengths and comes in R-values ranging from 10 to 33.5.

For more information, visit www.kingspaninsulation.us or email info@kingspaninsulation.us.

Henry Offers Compatible Weather Barrier System Components Preventing moisture intrusion and weatherizing a building is a critical role of a weather-resistive barrier system. It’s important that the weather-resistive barrier, flashing and sealant are compatible and work together to provide effective protection.

The Fortifiber 1-2-3 Moisture Control System by Henry® offers a simple way to select an effective weatherization system – you simply choose the barrier for your application, add flashing and then complete the job with Henry Moistop® Sealant. All products are compatible with one another, making the selection process error-free to create an effective weather-resistive barrier system that can prevent mold and rot as well as minimize air leakage.

“Industry data indicates more than two-thirds of litigation in the construction industry is connected to moisturerelated defects of building envelope systems,” said Jeff Wedge, Vice President Sales of Henry Company. “Builders are faced with balancing regional building practices, construction types and weather patterns. With the Fortifiber 1-2-3 Moisture Control System, we’ve simplified this process by serving as a singlesource of all building envelope system components for vertical walls. This provides the flexibility to customize different combinations of components to achieve the right system for any project.”

With a complete portfolio of both

self-adhered and mechanically fastened weather-resistive barriers and flashings, Henry offers the most comprehensive, compatible Building Envelope Systems® in the industry for vertical walls. With the ability to mix and match components to suit specific requirements for a particular project, Henry takes the guess work out of creating a weather-resistive barrier system, allowing you to move on to your next project with confidence.

The Henry product portfolio is built upon trusted brands such as Blueskin® VP100, WeatherSmart® and Jumbo Tex® weather-resistive barriers, as well as Fortiflash® and Moistop window and door flashings.

When you choose a Fortifiber 1-2-3 Moisture Control System by Henry, you will gain the confidence of a proven weatherization system, backed by an industry-leading warranty. You’ll be protected against product defects for 15 years with replacement materials plus labor provided to correct the defect.

With the 1-2-3 Moisture Control System warranty, the company doesn’t prorate value or limit coverage to the original owner. It stands behind its Building Envelope Systems for the full term of the warranty.

Visit Henry Company at booth #N455.

For more information, go to www.henry.com or call 800.773.4777.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Construction Marketplace

National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s Certifications Build Consumer Trust

By Dan Taddei, MS Ed. BCA | Director of Education and Certification, National Association of the Remodeling Industry

NARI Certifications were developed to recognize highly experienced remodeling professionals who are capable of planning, managing and delivering complex remodeling projects to client satisfaction.

Certification provides a beacon to help homeowners identify qualified remodeling professionals.

NARI Certification can be earned in five categories, including Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR), Certified Remodeler Project Manager (CRPM), Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) and Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP). Governed by the independent NARI Certification Board, certification is conferred upon successful completion of the certification exam.

Joining this elite group of NARI

Certified Professionals is an excellent way to stand apart as a remodeling expert and gain a competitive advantage.

Industry-Driven Certification Created for the industry by industry experts, NARI Certification Standards and exam questions are developed by vetted remodeling professionals, selected for their expertise in technical and management best practices. Each certification program offers an online or local certification preparatory course, along with comprehensive certification study guides. The rigorous certification exam is administered under the supervision of approved exam proctors. Certification standards, study materials and exams are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in technology and best practices.

Professional Development Pursuing certification offers remodeling professionals an opportunity to both

PROFLEX: When Sound Control & Water Proofing Matters

By Tim Abbott, Chief Operating Officer, PROFLEX® Products, Inc.

PROFLEX manufactures a complete line of products in the USA designed for installing natural finished surfaces, including tile, stone, marble, wood, carpet and similar products. Our products are designed to be installed as a part of a complete flooring system. PROFLEX offers a variety of products to protect natural finish surfaces from common problems associated with a flooring installation, including crack-isolation, reduction of sound transmission, moisture control

and waterproofing. All of our products have been engineered and tested to industry standards, and are endorsed by leading independent floor covering associations.

Our original product line of our elastomeric peel-and-stick membranes continues to be our flagship product line. The PROFLEX elastomeric membranes provide flooring installations a triple protection of crack-isolation, sound reduction and a moisture vapor barrier. Our elastomeric membranes are easy to install, and allow you to install your finish surfaces immediately after installing

SecuGen’s Low-Cost, Compact Bluetooth Fingerprint Reader

By Jeff Brown, Vice President of Sales, SecuGen Corporation

What is Unity 20 Bluetooth?

The Unity 20 Bluetooth is the world’s first elegantly designed, low cost, fully programmable Bluetooth fingerprint reader. It is sleek and small enough to be carried in your pocket as a mobile fingerprint reader or placed at a workstation as an ergonomic desktop reader.

It’s a versatile scanner that can securely transfer fingerprint data wirelessly to mobile devices and computers alike. But it can also process and store encrypted fingerprints within the device without having fingerprint data ever leaving the device. This can help ensure that sensitive biometric data stays secure within the users’ possession at all times, which can be important for sensitive transactions.

What’s so appealing about it?

Most Bluetooth products on the market are about as attractive as a deck of cards.

The Unity 20 Bluetooth reader, on the other hand, is a stunning device with a simple but intuitive single button interface and three small LEDs. Our team has been able to achieve this while keeping the price of the product very low and suitable even for large-scale deployments.

With support for Android and iOS, the Unity 20 Bluetooth can be paired with most smartphones or tablets as an efficient solution for roaming enrollment and authentication of groups of people without having to deal with bulky machines. No longer requiring cables that can lead to clunky tethering, the Unity 20 Bluetooth was designed so that an administrator can hold it in one hand while presenting it to a user to place their finger comfortably to scan.

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improve and validate their remodeling skill set.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports certified professionals earn 25 percent more than non-certified counterparts. This combined with data that shows 80 percent of consumers would hire a certified professional over one who is not is a great reason to pursue one of NARI’s respected certifications.

Additional benefits include: validation of your professionalism, expertise and dedication to excellence; provide clients with assurance they are entrusting their project to a vetted remodeling professional who has met strict standards for remodeling expertise and has demonstrated commitment to his or her craft through continuing education and professional development; advance your business skill set for increased company profitability, project timeliness and streamlined project and business operations; develop your professional skill set and distinguish yourself as an elite industry professional.

skill, business and project management expertise and tenure in the industry based on their selected certification’s specific and detailed requirements. Candidates are required to prove participation in education courses, meeting the minimum Continuing Education Units (CEU), as outlined by each specific certification. All candidate applications are subjected to comprehensive review by NARI Certification staff to assure all program pre-requisites are met and the candidate is eligible for certification. Eligible candidates may choose to attend the comprehensive preparatory courses offered in-person by their local NARI chapter or online by NARI National, or self-study.

All eligible certification candidates must undergo and pass a rigorous examination of up to 200 questions, overseen by an examination proctor adhering to strict integrity criteria. learn more, go to To www.NARI.org/CertIBS. Remodeling Done Right™.

PROFLEX with no waiting time.

PROFLEX also features a specialty product for areas requiring positive waterproofing protection.

PROFLEX Hydra-Seal is a semi-liquid applied product that forms a barrier preventing moisture vapor transmission, and blocks the intrusion of water to protect surfaces from structural damage. HydraSeal can be applied to concrete and exterior-grade wood surfaces, and will adhere to a variety of irregular forms such as base flashing and walls. Hydra-Seal is ideal for use in showers, steam rooms, bathrooms, pools, fountains and areas requiring positive waterproofing.

The latest inclusion to our family of products is the Pro-Stick line of mor-

tars, thinsets, mastics and specialty a d h e s i v e s .

PROFLEX offers a variety of products designed for surface preparation, setting tile and stone surfaces, and adhesives for both engineered and solid wood surfaces. ProStick mortars and adhesives are fully compatible with our PROFLEX membranes, and we offer full system warranties to suit a variety of applications.

PROFLEX is continually expanding our product line to offer a variety of flooring surface installation solutions to ensure your natural finished surface will last for years.

Requirements for Certification Candidates must demonstrate technical

What’s under the hood?

The Unity 20 Bluetooth can be used right out of the box using the pre-installed Fingerprint Management System software.

Alternatively, it can be completely custom programmed to suit the needs of the targeted user base.

Within the slim, sleek white case, the reader has a 1GHz CPU and complete Linux development environment, including SecuGen’s fingerprint capture and NIST MINEX-compliant template extraction and matching algorithms, and the OpenSSL cryptography library.

What does this say about us?

This product is the embodiment of our philosophy of listening to the voices of our partners and designing world class products to meet their needs. The Unity 20 Bluetooth is a breakthrough product that maintains our dedication to quality and affordability.

As this is precisely what our partners have been asking for, we are excited to support and help them succeed with new

For more information, visit IBS booth #N1173, go to www.nari.org, call 847.298.9200 or email info@nari.com.

For more information, go to www.proflex.us or call 877.577.6353. products that are attractive, powerful and economical.

About SecuGen SecuGen is a leading provider of optical fingerprint recognition technology for physical and information security. For over 20 years, SecuGen has been a driving force committed to developing innovative, high quality, rugged and price-performing products including FBI-certified fingerprint readers, sensors, biometric software and developer kits.

SecuGen products are used by financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through an extensive network of reseller partners including original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators in North America, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia.

For more information, go to www.secugen .com or email sales@secugen.com.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Construction Marketplace

TravelJohn Disposable Urinal for Men, Women and Children

By Tina Caswell, Media Director, Reach Global Industries, Inc.

TravelJohn™ products by Reach Global Industries, Inc (RGi) offer the safest, cleanest way to solve the problem of what to do when traditional restroom facilities are inaccessible, unsanitary or unavailable. Perfect for emergency situations, home renovations, traveling, healthcare, sporting goods, juvenile and convenience needs.

TravelJohn’s top-selling disposable urinal in the construction market is model TJ1C due to the double bag protection with a resealable zipper which allows the bag to be dropped from up to 10 feet (3.05 meters) without risk of rupturing.

Each urinal holds ups to 28 fluid ounces

(800 ml) and instantly turns liquid into a solid gel using our patented LIQSORB® technology. The LIQSORB pouch securely absorbs all liquid waste and turns it into a leak-proof, odorless, nontoxic gel that is spill-proof and waste disposal safe.

All of TravelJohn’s products are unisex and may be used by all genders. A majority of TravelJohn’s urinals feature a unisex adapter, making urination easier for anyone to use while sitting (providing there is the use of gravity with an unobstructed, free-flowing opening) or standing, and a spill guard to prevent backflow during use. The only urinal without an adapter is our Economical 2-1 paper bag (model TJ1P) designed for both sickness and urination. The bag is 99 percent

MingFeng Offers High-End Packaging Solutions In over 20 years, MingFeng has become one of the top 100 national high-tech enterprises in China. MingFeng’s mission is to turn incredible concepts into practical realities. MingFeng provides services for brands from more than 30 industries including jewelry, spirit and beverage, commemorative coin, watch, cigar, cosmetic, electronics and healthrelated products. MingFeng’s industrial

park covers an area of 230,000 square meters with thousands of skilled staff that can handle an annual output of up to 80 million pieces.

The new facility consolidates its operations and maximizes efficiency to produce three times more than its current production capacity. MingFeng continues to modernize and utilize the latest equipment and technology that applies to the

Smart Parents for the Connected Home

By Kari Strenfel, AcuRite Meteorologist

As a homeowner and a mother of two young kids, I need to stay informed of the changing conditions in and around our home. Multitasking parents have the laundry going while the baby sleeps in the nursery and the preschooler plays out back ... am I right? With the help of AcuRite sensors, it’s easy to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the whole family. I can monitor the baby’s

room to ensure ideal temperature and humidity for a safe sleeping environment, keep an eye on the UV index to know when to get those rascals out back to reapply the sunscreen, all from the convenience of my smartphone. With all AcuRite sensors communicating to AcuRite Access™, which is plugged into my router, all the data is pushed in real time to the My AcuRite app. This allows for remote monitoring, so I can simply check the My AcuRite app even when we

Murata: Spotlight On Batteries An interview with Jin Park, Business Development Manager – Murata’s Battery Group.

CM: Batteries are relatively new to the Murata line-up. How did that come about?

JP: Three years ago, we announced our intent to enter into a binding agreement with Sony to transfer its battery business, which first entered the market in 1990.

That deal closed in 2017. Since then, we have been focused on integrating that unit into Murata and defining the strategic direction, competitive differentiators and value propositions. The goal is to pursue the opportunities that will cement our global leadership position in the rechargeable battery market.

CM: What are you seeing in the battery market?

JP: Similar to other parts of the electronics industry, the number of items that use batteries has skyrocketed.

Twenty years ago, they were relegated almost exclusively to laptops and phones. Today, batteries are ubiquitous – from insulin pumps to drones, smart meters to tire pressure monitoring systems, vacuums to power tools – the list is massive. The proliferation of healthcare, IoT, vehicle electrification and energy storage system applications are driving the unprecedented demand.

Given Murata’s comprehensive range of components already within these sectors, our battery solutions are a natural extension of the value that we deliver to

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paper-based and features a peel and seal closure to ensure simple and safe waste disposal.

At the end of 2018, TravelJohn products released a new paper (TJ1Q) version of the disposable urinal with a flexible paper adapter to the international market. The unisex paper adapter features a hanging hook to allow anyone to expand the bag or adapter with ease. The bag is 99 percent paper-based and features our new dissolving pouch. Due to our improved LIQSORB technology, the pouch instantly begins to dissolve when liquid contact is made, and the polymer instantly begins to solidify the liquid, turning it into an odorless and non-toxic solid gel. Similar to our sickness bag, the paper version features a peel and seal closure to ensure simple and safe waste disposal.

TravelJohn disposable urinal line is

available in three, six and 18 packs, in multiple model options: TJ1C duo-bag with a resealable zipper, TJ1N single bag with a resealable zipper, TJ1A TravelJohn original bag, TJ1R TravelJane™ for women and TJ1H TravelJohn Jr. for children. Model TJ1P 2-1 paper bag for sickness and urination is available in a five pack, and TJ1Q paper urinal bag with a unisex paper adapter in a four pack. The disposable urinal standard volume capacity is 28 ounces (800cc) and 20 ounces (600ml) for TravelJohn Jr. the children sized version.

Our products are widely loved by consumers for the ease and convenience provided in tough situations.

manufacturing process. MingFeng’s dedicated work force assures that its customers will receive products at the highest quality, on schedule and at competitive pricing.

MingFeng believes in the great environmental importance of the planet and sustainable human development. In 2013, MingFeng formed the Biomass Technology Company. This division specializes in the research and development of biomass composites and its applications. The biomass composites it develops aim at taking full advantage of the abundant forestry residues from the agriculture industry such as straw, rice husks

and wood pulps. MingFeng then uses a modified formula design combined with upgraded professional equipment to produce different types of biomass composites, which are then extruded and molded into useful, everyday commodities.

MingFeng Brand Solutions is eager to bring clients the latest trends in packaging products and materials, helping with creating innovative designs, and offering support with its dedicated and trusted teams.

are traveling or away from home to keep updated on the conditions at home.

For those with smart speakers, My AcuRite is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making it even easier to access indoor or outdoor conditions. I often find myself asking – “Hey Alexa, ask my AcuRite for the indoor temperature.” I’ve also set up alerts through My AcuRite to notify me if water is detected under the kitchen sink –

let me tell you how much that helped when we had a clogged disposal which led to a leak from the dishwasher!

Simplify your life and improve your multitasking skills with AcuRite sensors and the My AcuRite app. Shop indoor and outdoor home sensors and create your custom system: www.acurite.com/personal-weatherstations.html.

design engineers.

CM: What are Murata’s battery offerings?

JP: Our battery line-up consists of three key products: lithium-ion batteries, energy storage systems and micro batteries. In the past, we were focused primarily on consumer devices.

That has since shifted to delivering our battery offering to the industrial market and the myriad of applications within that area.

CM: What’s the value proposition?

JP: Two words: safety and reliability.

What customers receive in a Murata battery – quality, technological superiority, training and engineering support – is unsurpassed. The stakes for using a lesser product are far too high. The market col-

For more information, go to www.travel john.com, call 888.518.8389 or email sales@traveljohn.com.

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For more information, go to www .acurite.com. lectively knows this and trusts in our technological expertise.

CM: What else do readers need to know?

JP: An entrepreneurial mindset is embedded within Murata’s battery group. We focus on collaborating with customers – emerging start-ups and large companies alike – from development through commercialization. We are nimble yet have an extensive product portfolio that we leverage and deep global resources at our fingertips. That means we can focus on the innovation side of the equation and take on applications that are outside of the traditional focus – something that other value-added manufacturers are not able to do.

For more information, go to www .murata.com.

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Affordable Luxury: The NXR Range from Duro An interview with Stephan Halenbeek, Executive Vice President, Duro Corporation.

CM: Tell our readers about Duro Corporation.

SH: We are an American company from City of Industry, California, dedicated to delivering the finest quality professional style cooking appliances. Our parent company is a grill manufacturing giant, and we have continued that successful culture with the following mission: bringing to the average household that which was previously only available to the ultra-rich. Or as we like to say, ‘affordable luxury.’

CM: What does Duro sell?

SH: Our flagship is the NXR Range, a beautiful professional-style range that has been reviewed to perform better than major brands at a fraction of the cost. We also launched new lines, including the NXR Culinary, NXR Pro, NXR LS and NXR Entrée. We also have a variety of stainless steel barbecue grills and tool chests, and we are in the works to introduce a line of NXR kitchen appliances.

CM: What would you say makes Duro unique?

SH: Even though we are an American

Enhance Safety with Impacto Protective Products As a leader in the personal protective product industry, Impacto Protective Products provides customers with innovative products that enhance safety and productivity in the workplace. Its network of sales staff works closely with customers across a wide range of industries to produce measurable results.

Impacto Protective Products has long been recognized for products that protect against workplace injuries by assuring exceptional levels of protection.

The company specializes in design, manufacturing and distribution of custom

ergonomic products to help prevent a wide range of cumulative trauma and repetitive strain injuries.

While its initial flagship products were Anti-Vibration and Anti-Impact gloves, the company quickly expanded into having a full range of personal protective products. It continues to seek out new and innovative products and technology to expand and enhance its product line.

Over the past few years, Impacto Protective Products has seen tremendous growth in its line of foot and shoe acces-

Products from Forever Barnwood An interview with Jason Bast, coFounder, Forever Barnwood.

CM: Is Forever Barnwood prefinished?

JB: Just like other Forever Barnwood products, the millwork is ‘aged’ using the same proprietary processes.

Remember, there is no stain used to produce Forever Barnwood products.

This is a ‘living finish,’ so you can cut it, sand it and reapply Secret Sauce to blend and cover to create a beautiful finished product.

CM: Can a clear protective coat be put on my Forever Barnwood millwork?

JB: Yes, the Forever Barnwood ‘aging process’ allows the subsequent application of an oil or water-based protective coating. The Forever Barnwood ‘aging process’ does leave a resin in and on the wood, which does provide a not so insignificant protective attribute.

CM: Is this millwork any different than millwork that users are used to working with?

JB: No. You will find the sizes and profiles of Forever Barnwood millwork and doors to be consistent with industry standards. This product is as easy to work with as any millwork product that you

ICE BAG Collapsible Wine Coolers The ICE BAG® has become a top seller in France, with more than 6 million sold in France alone, and is now available in America. Perfect for parties, picnics and restaurant service, the ICE BAG chills bottles amazingly well and then folds down for easy storage.

It’s strong and durable, with sturdy loop handles.

It’s available in a wine size that’s 95/8 inches high by 4-5/8 inches wide by 4

inches in clear, pink, purple, red and blue, and in a champagne size that’s 9-5/8 inches high by 6 inches wide by 5-1/2 inches. New models include cut-out handles and solid colors in gold, silver, black and white. Retail prices range from $6 to $8.

For more information, call 800.423.5855, email orders@franmara.com or go to www.franmara.com.

Construction Marketplace company, our parts, such as our German burners, are sourced from all over the world and assembled in China in our own factories, and we have our own service center in California, making us a truly global company. We are committed to excellence with our unbelievable price point.

CM: What is ‘affordable luxury’?

SH: Luxury typically is associated with an extravagant lifestyle, and for kitchens, that means professional style appliances that are out of reach for most families. We believe in products that exude luxury in both form and function.

CM: What are you doing this year differently from what you did last year?

sories, and it is very excited about the success of its Turbo Toes, and most recently, its Toes2Go product. The company expects this market segment to continue to grow and is confident that these products will continue to top its top product lists.

Impacto® products are distributed around the world and are used in many job applications, including manufacturing, warehousing, assembly lines, industrial applications, construction, mining industry, forestry, office settings and many more.

With over 25 years in the industry, have ever worked with.

CM: Do the Forever Barnwood Rustic Doors come with hardware?

JB: The doors do come with hinges (3-1/2" 5/8" radius hinges). The hinges are mortised into the slab and door jamb. They come in two colors (Satin Nickel and Oil Rubbed Bronze). The double doors also come with ball & catch hardware in the same colors. Forever Barnwood does not offer a handset line at this time.

CM: How will doors come to the job site?

JB: Your doors will come KD. That means that the jambs will be broken

SH: We have worked hard on development and establishing ourselves as a brand. Of course, this is something that we will continue to do, but we are continuing to expand, in terms of both our line of products and our distribution and reach to customers. It truly is an exciting time as we explore our potential and continuously strive to be better day after day.

CM: Where can customers find an NXR Range?

SH: We currently sell through Almo across the U.S. as well as big box companies such as Costco, Sam’s Club, Lowe’s and Home Depot.

For more information, visit booth #SL4220, call 888.909.8818 or go to www.nxrproducts.com.

Impacto is highly regarded as a premium, Canadian manufacturer of ergonomic and safety products. The company prides itself on attention to detail, superior product quality and customer service. It is committed to customer satisfaction, continual improvement of its products, expanding its markets by developing specialized personal protective equipment and compliance with ISO 9001:2008 quality system.

Visit Impacto Protective Products at booth #N769. For more information, go to www.impacto.ca. down and ready to assemble.

Doors can also be purchased as a slab only. You can mix the rustic Forever Barnwood door with other types/color of millwork. These doors in the Traditional 100-YearOld finish matched with white jambs and casing is breathtaking.

CM: What door styles are available?

JB: The doors are available in any style, meaning that over the backdrop of vertical panels, any overlay design can be applied. For example, 3-panel, 5-panel, 6-panel, K style, X style, etc.

For more information, go to www.forever barnwood.com, email info@forever barnwood.com or call 844.231.3777.

Behrens Mini, Round, Square, Oval and Flat-Bottomed Tubs Built for now and made to last, Behrens tubs and baskets come in a variety of sizes – from the one-quart Mini to a bushel – as well as shapes, from round and square to oval. They come in either hot-dipped or galvanized finishes and have either fixed or wire handles for easy portability. Featuring an offset bottom to keep the pail off the ground, these containers won’t leach into contents and can be used with wet or dry

items, such as planters, keeping beverages cool, storage and carrying around supplies. Retailers: Consider for unique tabletop displays. All Behrens Metalware products are odor- and rodent-proof, recyclable and weatherresistant, making them a superior alternative to plastics.

Visit www.behrensmfg.com for more information.

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The Home Builder’s Guide to Integrated Management Solutions (ERPs) Companies are striving to become more efficient, improve customer service and stay competitive by more effectively utilizing resources. Luckily, there’s a solution to help accomplish all of these objectives. Integrated Management Solutions, otherwise known as ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning), refer to systems that automate and integrate a company’s core business elements to increase efficiency and simplify operations. ERPs are comprehensive systems that include all the software pieces you might need to manage all aspects of your construction operations.

For a deeper understanding of what ERP does, it’s helpful to take a step back and think about all of the processes that are essential to building new homes, including accounting, purchasing, con-

struction, sales and beyond. The purpose of ERP software is to have one complete system that supports and integrates all of these functions, in order to streamline processes and information across an entire organization. By creating a smooth flow of information that is always in sync, employees across all divisions (for example, accounting and sales) have access to the same, consistent information.

Most ERP systems also offer realtime reporting and automation tools.

Instead of relying on separate databases and spreadsheets that employees need to consistently update, and then putting someone in charge of manually merging them all to generate reports, some ERP solutions give you the ability to pull reports from one central system. For

Bandon Mercantile Offers Reliability

By Lorrie Baumann

Bandon Mercantile is a hybrid store in Bandon, Oregon, that carries both kitchenware and a range of clothing that reflects the kind of casual Pacific Northwest style that its owners like to wear themselves. “We just love the kitchenware part of the business,” says Beth Wood, who owns the store along with her husband, Ed. “For one thing, you can’t make as huge a mistake in that as you can with the clothing.”

Beth and Ed Wood opened Bandon Mercantile in 1985 after moving to Bandon from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to enjoy the friendly seaside community in southern Oregon where Beth’s parents had chosen to retire.

“They were driving around Oregon, and when they got to Bandon, their car broke down and they never left,” Beth said.

Beth and Ed came to visit and promptly fell in love with the community. “It’s just such an awesome place to live – and the ability to live here and make a living

here, it’s just such a big plus,” Beth said.

“People would literally give you the shirt off their back.”

While they liked the town’s seaside ambiance, its climate and the small-town friendliness of the community, they still had to figure out how to make a living there. “There weren’t any jobs here – timber had just gone down the tubes, and fishing wasn’t going well,” Beth said.

“We wanted to start a business that was for the locals – doing kitchenware. We have found that the tourists really love that, so we’ve done very well on that too.”

They found a building that had been built in 1910 and has escaped two citywide fires over the years. At 2,500 square feet with a front porch that’s now used to display garden supplies, the Woods had space to add a few women’s apparel items to their kitchenware displays. “We had done, even when we first opened, a few sweaters for women and some sweatshirts with ‘Bandon’ on them. The sweaters kept getting more popular, so

Uniqueness Sells to the Gift Shopper

By Lorrie Baumann

Jennifer Boake, Senior Buyer for Abbott, is a self-confessed giftware junkie.

“We’re really involved in what’s going on in both the Canadian and U.S. market,” she said.

She’s been with the company for 33 years and loves her job. She spends a lot of time in shops, at trade shows, researching online and flipping through magazines, observing and looking for inspiration and then bringing those ideas back to the company’s design team to start to create new items and ranges.

Then she goes to work finding factories to make them and following up to make sure that the products are right before they’re shipped to Canada. “We are constantly trend-spotting, constantly looking for inspiration to bring new product to market,” she said. “You have to be nimble. The Internet has changed the way

people shop, and that’s continuing to change.... We have to be flexible and listen to customers about what they want to buy and how they want to do business and react to that.”

The Abbott Collection comprises about 4,000 items at any given time, curated by Boake and company President David Abbott, son of the company’s founder, Ben Abbott, to make the collection a one-stop shop full of unique items to attract customers into small, independent gift and home décor shops. “For us, it’s very difficult to get those dollars from the customer, as we are all competing for the same dollar,” she said. “For our customers to attract consumers to their store, they need to have great products, with great window displays.”

The days when a gift shop could get along by specializing in ceramic and glass collectibles is long over, and these days, gift store owners have expanded their

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example, with schedule approvals flowing automatically into the financial system without the need for the additional step of manually signing and entering new invoices, builders can not only build homes more quickly and accurately, but the accounting department can close the book faster.

ERP software helps to eliminate redundant processes and systems, dramatically lowering the cost of doing business overall. ERP implementation is where planning and profitability intersect, allowing you to streamline your back office processes with software that helps you achieve a more controlled, paperless build. With ERP, you can rid yourself of duplicate data entries in disparate systems, unpredictable cost, quality and accuracy, and scheduling delays, all of which cost you time and money and hinder your company’s potential for

Visit ECI at booth #SU1041. For more information, go to www.ecisolutions.com/ home-builders-land-developers.

we added more sweaters,” Beth said. “It helps fill out the bottom line.”

Kitchenware, though, forms the core of the business, and the store offers an expansive range that includes Swiss Diamond, T-fal and Finex cookware as well as Shun and Henkels knives, “practically everything” made by Oxo Good Grips, Norpro tools, USA Pan bakeware, April Cornell linens and items from Joseph Joseph and Zyliss. Overall, the inventory includes “just about every major manufacturer that does deal with small stores,” Beth said.

She also carries Tag home décor items as well as dishcloths from Design Imports (DII), which sell well. “We have some humorous magnets and things like that, but we don’t do humor in the linen line,” Beth said. “We’ve been able to pick out the best companies and carry their stuff, so we have the best selection at the best price. We don’t sell anything in our store that won’t hold up. Products have to do what they say – if it doesn’t, we don’t reorder it.”

In a community with a high percentage of retired people, Bandon Mercantile’s typical customer is 45 to 80

and is very likely to wander in looking for a gift either for a wedding or for Christmas. “Men absolutely love the free gift wrap,” Beth says. “We really treat our customers well.... We are attentive without following people around in the store. When we do help, we do it cheerfully.”

Although Bandon Mercantile doesn’t get returns often, when something does come back, the staff takes it cheerfully, Beth said. “I’m always astounded at how few things come back,” she said. “But we make sure that our things do what they’re supposed to do before we sell them.”

When shoppers are looking for something for their own kitchens, that’s likely to be a specialized item like a dough docker or a poaching pan for a salmon, Beth said. “We sell a lot of the big tweezers for removing fish bones,” she said. “We sell the salt plates for cooking on and also the cedar planks. They might need a basting brush or a pot holder or a flipper – you never know.... When they come in looking for something odd, and you have it, it’s just such a great thing.”

horizons to include fragrances, jewelry, candles and more, Boake said. “You name it – they’re carrying everything,” she said.

“We’ve followed along that same line.

Now we buy everything – anything that we think is salable in a kitchen/gift/decor store – we’re all over it.”

Today, it’s essential for a gift retailer to stay on top of trends and to rotate in new items constantly to ensure that shoppers will find something new every time they visit the store. To help that along, Abbott Collection launches 1,200 to 1,500 new items a year, so that at least 30 percent of the collection is new at any given time. “Customers are not reordering whatever sold well last year,” Boake said. “You can sell less than half the second year of a product – unless it’s a really hot, gimmicky item.”

To keep the new and unique items flowing in, Abbott designs its own products, commissioning new products from designers as well as buying them on the open market, Boake said. “People are willing to pay a little more for well-

growth.

In conclusion, ERP is a comprehensive solution essential for modern home builders. You may wonder if an ERP really can work for your business and deliver on all that the vendor promises.

The fact is that an ERP can do all this and more. ECI has seen it happen time after time, and witnessed some builders reach their goals by implementing an ERP solution firsthand.

ECI has over 30 years of experience providing home builders with MarkSystems, the home building industry’s leading single-platform ERP. It is a completely integrated, easy-to-use cloudbased solution that maximizes business efficiency for home builders and property developers.

designed and unique product – as long as the price is still fair. There are a lot of people who don’t have a lot of cash,” she said. “They’ll spend a little more for something they haven’t seen before – $20 or so isn’t something that they have a problem spending.”

Even when they’re feeling cashstrapped, consumers still need to buy gifts for special occasions, and the giftware market remains strong even when the economy dips into recession. “It is true, in a lot of ways, that people will always need a gift, but the definition of gift has changed,” Boake said. “Multiple categories of product are now considered giftware.”

She’s currently excited about stainless steel double-walled wine tumblers, reusable straws and a Swedish dishcloth made of cellulose fiber that takes the place of 15 rolls of paper towels. “Ecofriendly stuff is very hot right now,” she said. “People are trying to do their best, and they’re trying to buy products that make them feel good and like they are doing their part for the environment.”

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been synonymous with hand-crafted coffee.

The method combines optimal water temperature with the agitation resulting from its coneshaped design. Pourover brewing enables coffee lovers to quickly and easily hand-craft delicious coffee in the home.

“Pour-over brewing has long been seen as a superior method of extracting the full characteristics of coffee,” said Dan Pabst, Product Development Manager, Melitta North America. “These filters take that another step forward, improving on the saturation and extraction to further enhance the flavor profile

of the final product.”

The new filters feature a double crimp design to protect against bursting, helping consumers avoid sediment in their coffee and messy kitchen mishaps. They are also 100 percent compostable and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization, which aims to contribute to the improvement of forestry worldwide.

Melitta Pour-Over Coffee Filters will be available at retailers nationwide and online. To view Melitta’s full line of Pour-Over™ coffeemakers, coffee and paper filters, and small-batch roasted coffees, visit www.melitta.com.

a top and a bottom microwave-safe metal plate. The microwaves from the oven cook food through the plates achieving seared, evenly cooked foods in minutes.

The result is perfectly cooked foods with grill marks and caramelized flavors.

Meals are ready in a fraction of the time required to grill foods on an outdoor grill

or on the stovetop. A chicken breast, for instance, takes 15 minutes to cook in a hot pan on the stovetop. The same chicken breast takes just five minutes using this microwave grill.

The Lékué Microwave Grill features handles for carrying and silicone bands

that hold the plates pressed against the chicken, hamburgers, steaks, sandwiches, fish or veggies. The grill fits in nearly all microwave ovens and can be stored in the microwave oven or on a shelf or in a cabinet.

The microwave grill retails for $40. It is dishwasher safe.

al shopping experience for Pros.

Lowe’s listened to its customers and introduced new products and services to address the opportunities and challenges facing their businesses. Pros can find all of the brands they trust most, like DeWalt, Sharkbite, Spyder, A.O. Smith, Metabo, Fluke HPT, Estwing, Trex, Marshalltown, GAF, Owens Corning, Werner and Johns Manville.

Lowe’s also offers volume savings on products Pro customers frequently

buy, a dedicated Pro phone line in every store for quicker access to dedicated Pro customer support and additional opportunities for savings, including an everyday five percent discount for business credit holders. Additionally, Pro customers can now take advantage of its military recognition program.

Plus, Lowe’s carries job lot quantities of the supplies and materials you buy most to ensure you get the product you need, when you need it.

NAHB members with a Lowe’s Accounts Receivable (LAR) or Lowe’s Business Account (LBA) are also eligible for additional benefits to include: no annual fee, 5 percent off every day, $20 Pro delivery fee, online account management, statements to include itemized list of transactions and product-level details for each invoice and purchasing control.

even 0.8 GPF. A common misconception is that all low flow toilets just don’t get the job done when it comes to performance.

With increased testing, technology and regulations, water-conserving toilets not only perform better than leading products on the market, they save households thousands over the lifespan of the toilet.

Regulations suggest a level of performance testing called MaP®. These tests, adopted by the plumbing industry, allow engineers, builders and architects to better understand flush performance when specifying a project. In 2003, MaP

Testing was implemented as a voluntary measurement to help determine toilet flush capability. When determining scores, MaP testing measures a toilet on how many grams of solid waste can be pushed down the trapway with a single flush. For those looking for efficiency and performance in their toilet, MaP Premium rated products must undergo more strenuous testing, toilet flush rate must be under 1.06 GPF and must move at least 600 grams of waste through the trapway.

Although the program is not mandatory, over 4,000 products nationwide

have been MaP tested and labeled. MaP testing has challenged manufacturers to increase flush performance, bringing about the innovative and powerful products that exist today.

Whether your project is new construction or a repair and remodel, consider performance when selecting the right toilet for the job and let the MaP score help guide you.

Melitta Launches New Line of Pour-Over Specific Coffee Filters Melitta has announced the release of Melitta Pour-Over Coffee Filters. The new line of paper coffee filters is specifically designed to optimize coffee extraction when brewing coffee through pourover coffee makers.

Melitta Pour-Over Coffee Filters are designed with the optimal absorbency, texture, strength and filtering properties for pour-over brewing. The filter’s micro-fine perforations allow the full coffee flavor to filter through at the perfect rate, while preventing unwanted sediments. The result is a rich, flavorful cup that brings out the best

characteristics of the coffee.

“This company was founded on the pursuit of better coffee and our new pourover filters are the latest breakthrough in our constant search for a better cup,” said Chris Hillman, Vice President of Marketing, Melitta North America.

“With the continued rise in popularity of pour-over brewing in the home, it’s an important addition to our best-selling line of filters and we’re excited for consumers to taste the difference.”

Since its invention in 1908 by Melitta Bentz, pour-over brewing has

Fast Meals are on the Menu with Lékué’s Microwave Grill Bring grilling indoors with the new Lékué Microwave Grill. This 10-inch long grill transforms a regular microwave oven into a microwave grill.

The grill is designed for cooking paninis, burgers, vegetables, chicken breasts, quesadillas and more.

The Lékué Microwave Grill features Lowe’s (Cont’d. from p. 1)

product you need, when you need, Pro delivery coordination and priority, Pro parking and expanding product categories to include more trusted Pro brands, Lowe’s is a true business partner to professional customers across the country. Plus, you can expect to see even more convenience initiatives being rolled out to stores in the coming months as Lowe’s continues to create an exceptionNiagara (Cont’d. from p. 1)

water consumption by about 50 percent.

However, models that flush at those rates are vastly outdated and inefficient compared to current toilets. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 mandated that toilets manufactured in the U.S. must flush at 1.6 GPF, and since then the 1.6 GPF toilet has become the industry standard.

Today, new and innovative technology allows toilets to flush at under 1.0 GPF, while some ultra-high-efficiency models, like the Original with Stealth Technology™ from Niagara, flush at Trinseo (Cont’d. from p. 1)

virgin and PCR content to achieve the exact properties needed for an application. This includes ultra-bright white and transparent options – both difficult to achieve with material other than virgin content.

According to Trinseo, since its start with PCR materials nearly a decade ago, the company has overcome numerous challenges such as considerations of PCR feedstock availability, reliable sourcing and ways to balance material performance properties to ensure the integrity of the end-use application.

There are also end-use applications that are acceptable for recycled content

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and some are not. For example, industries that are highly regulated or have strict requirements have limitations due to the variability in recycled resin content and the potential impact on material performance properties. In medical, for example, where biocompatibility is a strict requirement for patient-tissue contact applications, recycled material is not acceptable; in automotive applications that provide structural support, recycled material may not be possible if there is an impact on mechanical properties that would affect safety.

A common misperception regarding recycled resins, says Trinseo, is that material with recycled content will be less costly since its content is partially

used material. In reality, there are a number of additional and more complex steps involved in PCR material creation, ranging from additional development time to ensure mechanical performance, to additional cleaning and processing steps, to added quality control.

Despite the effort involved, it is encouraging, says Trinseo, to see the impact PCR materials make. Recently Trinseo engaged thinkstep, a sustainability consulting, software and data organization, to perform lifecycle analysis on its EMERGE ECO Advanced Resins compared with virgin materials.

Parameters evaluated were EMERGE ECO grades versus virgin resins relative

For more information, recipes and to purchase, visit Lékué at www.lekueusa.com.

For more information, visit IBS booth #C4107 or go to www.lowesforpros.com.

Visit Niagara at KBIS booth #N2975. For more information, go to www.niagara corp.com, call 800.831.8383 or email info@niagaracorp.com.

to the difference in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and the difference in water and energy consumption. In all cases, Trinseo PCR-containing resins had a reduced environmental impact.

Trinseo’s EMERGE ECO Advanced Resins are available as opaque, transparent, without bromine and chorine additives and with glass filler. This enables the material to be used in a wide range of consumer electronics applications such as enclosures of products and accessories, powered parts, packaging and dividers, and even semi-structural parts.

For more information, go to www .trinseo.com.

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NESCO Smart Canner and Cooker an Everyday Appliance The new NESCO 9.5 Quart Smart Canner and Cooker is the safe way to can and cook at home. Engineered to maintain a higher temperature and pressure than a standard pressure cooker, the Smart Canner and Cooker accomplishes all of the things stovetop canZoeller (Cont’d. from p. 1)

Zoeller Pump Company’s Z Control® Cloud technology connects you to your pump equipment, allowing you to remotely monitor, test and configure battery backup sump pump systems, high water alarms and controls, and more. Z Control connectivity provides Real Time Peace of Mind™ that your property is ready to fight the storm. This isn’t simply a product born of convenience, like changing the temperature of your home.

MFM Building Products (Cont’d. from p. 1)

system will not crack or dry out; compatible with common building materials; readily available and competitively priced; rugged, reliable performance; and Made in the USA.

MFM Low Slope Roofing Membrane Peel & Seal® is a 45 mil aluminum surface membrane used as a whole roof covering for low slope/low pitch roofing applications. This single-ply, one-step membrane is applied direct to the roof deck without the use of coatings, adhesives or other fasteners. Peel & Seal provides a long lasting, durable, mainteLJP Construction Services (Cont’d. from p. 1)

program that incorporates digital data capture and job site analysis along with automated reporting.

CaptureQA®, developed by LJP Construction Services, can change the way builders and construction managers survey, assess and respond to construction project needs and potential problem areas in the field. The innovative and proprietary quality assurance app is designed to identify trending problems before they become systemic and connects the field to the office with sameday reporting.

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Our unique heritage and foundation in building science provides a legacy of technology, leadership and innovation, that allow us to continuously evolve to meet industry needs. With cutting-edge materials that protect walls, floors and rooftops of homes and commercial buildings, DuPont PBS knows how materials work together – providing the true value needed for building excellence and design freedom. Integrated product and system solutions address air sealing and tightness, weatherization and thermal comfort, exceeding industry code and regulatory requirements.

As the world’s leading building and construction materials solution provider

ners do with the added protection of 10 safety features and ease of pre-set settings. Preserve your entire harvest efficiently – this can handle up to four wide-mouth quart jars, five pint jars or 16 jelly jars all at once.

Multiple functions make this pres-

Z Control allows for timely transfer of crucial information with arguably the most important equipment in the building.

When you purchase a Z Control enabled Zoeller product, you enjoy a free Z Control Cloud account, iOS and Android Z Control Cloud apps, and notifications via email, mobile app push and text. You can even share connectivity to your product with friends or service providers for enhanced flood prevention and property protection.

sure cooker the perfect every day appliance – it can slow cook, brown meat and pressure cook on low and high. The digital display and preset programs take the guesswork out of both cooking and canning. A removable aluminum inner pot makes cleanup easy, and the steam rack, The number of Z Control enabled products will continue to grow and these devices will enjoy varying degrees of intraconnectivity, all with the goal of protecting customers’ property. Some Z Control products can be connected via cellular, some can monitor other products equipped with dry contacts, and soon, Z Control product owners will be able to integrate with other monitoring platforms.

Zoeller Company was founded in 1939, and is one of the oldest independ-

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canning rack and condensation catcher provide the home cook with everything needed to get started. The NESCO Smart Canner and Cooker is perfect for both beginners and pros alike.

For more information, call 920.794.3125, email sales@mwcorp.com or go to www.nesco.com.

ently-owned professional pump manufacturers in North America. Since that time, Zoeller has established itself as a leader in pump equipment and technology, producing durable, long-lasting products that customers can rely on. Over the years, the company has expanded to new locations, continually offering new and diverse products to meet the needs of the industry today.

Visit Zoeller at booth #C8745. For more information, go to www.zoellerpumps.com.

waterproofing membrane that is engineered to be a multi-purpose sheet suitable for above and below grade, as well as vertical or horizontal applications. These membranes are designed for extreme moisture protection and can be used as through-wall flashings, on foundation walls, plaza and parking garages, and on features such as windows, sills, pot shelves and parapets.

SubSeal complies with AAMA 711 when used as a window flashing material.

flashing tapes that can accommodate any window and door configuration.

WindowWrap tapes are available in aluminized polymer films, flex polyethylene crepe for curved shapes and patented PowerBond™ adhesive system for low temperature applications. WindowWrap PSX-20, WindowWrap PowerBond and WindowWrap White comply with AAMA 711.

MFM Above/Below Grade Waterproofing SubSeal™ is an advanced 40 or 60 mil

MFM Window Flashing Tapes MFM offers both self-adhered and mechanically-attached window flashing tapes. WindowWrap® is a patented family of self-adhered window and door

With CaptureQA, key metrics can be tracked with deep dive analytics including open items by trade and assembly, root causes of the open items, aging of open items, average close out times by assembly and trade, critical versus non-critical assemblies, field scheduling problems and project variations within a division and between divisions.

This can also include three-way analyses – metrics of a single project, metrics from a portfolio of projects and metrics from the competitive market of comparison projects. The ability to characterize and track trade contractor workmanship for key assemblies on current and past

projects can help improve decision-making processes for future projects across the company from purchasing to customer service.

Common causes of construction issues include deficiencies in field workmanship, misinterpretation of plan details and deviations from manufacturers’ recommendations. LJP’s experienced and trained field team members, armed with the power of CaptureQA, can identify and differentiate the root cause and assist builders in identifying high risk items. If there are deficiencies documented throughout the construction process, the associated reporting and metrics can

highlight them and help ensure the failure is not repeated.

In challenging markets with trades spread thin, job sites frequently have different trade personnel from day to day.

CaptureQA reports and data analysis received in real time that identifies what is being performed, and more importantly, how well it is being performed, will provide a higher-level overview and coupled with detailed performance metrics will drive up quality and accountability.

for all six sides of the building envelope, it’s our duty to understand and fulfill our customers’ needs. In 2019, DuPont PBS announced a 10-year product and labor warranty for the combined use of DuPont Tyvek Water-Resistive and Air Barriers (WRB), DuPont Flashing Products and DuPont Styrofoam Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation for residential new construction or substantial additions.

Effective for products purchased after June 1, 2019, the warranty allows builders, contractors and professional installers in the United States and Canada to harness the air, water and thermal protection of the integrated DuPont PBS portfolio while enjoying a simplified warranty process.

Eligible products in the DuPont PBS portfolio included in the system warranty include: DuPont Tyvek WRB such as Tyvek HomeWrap®, Tyvek DrainWrap™ and Tyvek CommercialWrap®; DuPont Flashing Products, including DuPont FlexWrap™, FlexWrap EZ and Flashing Tape; DuPont Styrofoam Brand rigid insulation products, including Styrofoam Brand Scoreboard XPS Foam Insulation, Styrofoam Brand Square Edge Foam Insulation, Styrofoam Brand Residential Sheathing and Styrofoam Brand Cladmate™ CM20 XPS Foam Insulation.

Customers will be able to enjoy the benefits of this comprehensive warranty that covers a greater number of products and simplifies the process for greater

efficiency, enabling builders to rest assured that they have available support as they take on new projects. For complete details, visit our warranty information page.

DuPont Performance Building Solutions provides the innovative products and materials needed to improve the performance of residential and commercial structures worldwide. We will continue to develop and deliver sustainable, high-performance products and stay focused on providing solutions that meet market and industry needs now and in the future.

nance-free roofing surface.

MFM Steep Slope Underlayment Solutions MFM offers the builder nine underlayment product lines for use under shingles, shakes, metal roofing systems or tile.

MFM’s newest underlayment, Premium HT Tile & Metal™, is a 60 mil self-adhering underlayment designed for tile and metal roofing systems, in addition to the company’s Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal™ other high-temperature underlayment.

Visit MFM Building Products at booth #C6848 or go online at www.mfmbp.com to request a free sample for any standard MFM product. For more information, call 740.622.2645 or email info@mfmbp.com.

Visit LJP Construction Services at booth #SU1534. For more information, go to www.ljpltd.com.

For more information, visit booth #C5837, go to building.dupont.com or call 800.44.TYVEK.