New Heavy-Duty, High-Visibility Vest Includes Added Safety, Functionality Features 

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Pyramex introduces its Heavy-Duty Utility Vest (RVZT44B Series). In addition to a bevy of handy features, this hi-vis ultra-lightweight vest is built tough to withstand day in and day out use. The back features a D-Ring pass-through slot for ease of use with a fall protection harness. It also has a reach-through pocket with a zipper closure on the back for access to construction plans, a clipboard or tablet. The vest has a solid black front bottom that includes an inner microfiber towel, making cleaning eyewear a breeze. The vest also includes metal front grommets, accessory loops, mic tabs and … Read more

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TWINTIERs Larger-Tying Capacity Supports Various Rebar Contractors

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Since MAX Co Ltd. invented the first battery-powered rebar-tying tool in 1993, rebar-tying tool technology has improved in many ways over the past two decades. The battery platform has changed from Ni-Cad to Lithium-Ion, enabling the latest model tool — the TwinTiers — to form 4,000 ties per charge. Since its launch in 2007, the RB655 has been the tool with the largest rebar-tying capacity, tying up to #8 on #9 rebar combinations. However, in 2019 MAX introduced the RB611T TwinTier, which can tie from #5 on #5 to #9 on #10 rebar, making it the battery-powered rebar-tying tool capable … Read more

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John Deere Rolls Out Performance Tiering Strategy Starting with Utility Loaders

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John Deere launched its Performance Tiering Strategy, delivering a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience. Available first on the wheel loader lineup, the Performance Tiering Strategy supports customers by providing machine solutions built for various applications and jobs to enhance profitability and efficiency. The Performance Tiering Strategy provides three tiers of machines — G tier, P tier and X tier. Adding a premium edge, the X-tier models are built with the most innovative John Deere technology and features, delivering the highest levels of productivity, efficiency and customer experience. P-tier models can be counted on to … Read more

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Heat Susceptibility, Sweat Rate Trackable with Kenzen Smart PPE

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Kenzen has added two new features to its smart PPE system for monitoring workers’ heat risk on the job — the technology to track heat susceptibility and sweat rate of individuals. The proprietary algorithm determines the person’s heat risk category by evaluating their medical or physical conditions, physical fitness, heat-acclimatization status, history of heat injury and illness, medications, chronic illnesses and age. The sweat rate monitoring feature uses a worker’s information and physiological data to calculate and predict their sweat rate, in liters per hour. Kenzen devices contain sensors that monitor, in real-time, an individual’s physiological responses. The worker is … Read more

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STARC Systems Launches 1st Modular Reusable 1-Hour Fire-Rated Temporary Containment Solution 

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FireblockWall, the first modular reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary containment system, stops fires, installs 4 times faster than drywall and has superior noise-blocking — solving some of the biggest temporary containment challenges for contractors and facility managers working in occupied healthcare environments. Superior noise-blocking, with an STC rating of 40, it’s 65% quieter than any other temporary containment system. FireblockWall exceeds ICRA Class IV (infection control), ASTM E119 and ASTM E84 requirements. The cost-effective, durable panels can be used job after job. Featuring a lower carbon footprint, the sleek, reusable walls save on waste and debris normally created by building and … Read more

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