Siplast Expands Building Enclosure Solution Range

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Siplast has added two high-performance polyiso wall insulation products to the company’s existing WALLcontrol Air & Water-Resistive Barrier Systems, offering an exterior continuous insulation solution and supporting the company’s continued expansion into the building enclosure space. The new wall insulation solutions include Siplast WALLcontrol Polyiso Foil-Faced Insulation board, which combines high R-value, Class A foam core and durable aluminum facers in a high-performance rigid wall insulation. Additionally, Siplast WALLcontrol Polyiso Glass-Faced Insulation board combines high R-value, Class A foam core and durable coated glass facers in a high-performance rigid wall insulation. Earlier this year, the company introduced a full suite … Read more

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3M Unveils World’s First Self-Charging Protective Communications Headset

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At CES 2024, 3M debuted the world’s first self-charging protective communications headset that converts outdoor and indoor light into clean electrical energy. The headset uses a patented solar cell technology called Powerfoyle that recharges a built-in lithium-ion battery and eliminates the need for single-use batteries. So, whether you’re working outdoors in the sun or inside with artificial light, your headset will continuously charge. 3M partnered closely with Swedish tech company Exeger to optimize the Powerfoyle solar cells by using 3M’s film technology. In addition to light-harvesting capabilities, the 3M PELTOR WS ALERT XPV Headset includes many advanced features that allows … Read more

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General Equipment Company Offers 3 TEMP-BUST-R Ventilation Fans

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General Equipment Company now offers three models in the TEMP-BUST-R Ventilation Fan Line: the 30-inch-diameter EBF30, the 36-inch-diameter EBF36 and the new 42-inch-diameter EBF42. These fans feature direct-drive, three-speed motors and are built to withstand abuse better than traditional metal-built alternatives. They’re also designed with exclusive performance features to make them ideal for a wide variety of applications and industries, such as general construction, demolition, oil and gas and other non-hazardous industrial work environments. All TEMP-BUST-R units include 115 VAC, 60 Hz electric motors and offer three fan speeds, and feature enclosures constructed of lightweight, heavy-duty double-walled, high-density polyethylene that … Read more

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Trimble Releases 3 New Products

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Trimble SiteVision Software 5.0 is the latest version of the company’s high-accuracy outdoor augmented reality system, now with a new 3D scan tool. The 3D scan app allows customers to use LiDAR sensors available on some Apple Pro devices to capture high-accuracy and instantaneously georeferenced point clouds with a workflow as easy as taking a picture. The new Trimble TDC6 Handheld Data Collector is a low-cost, lightweight, handheld GNSS data collector for high-performance construction surveying. The easy-to-use TDC6 allows contractors to work with more complex data sets more effectively in the field, connect to the office for on-the-spot approvals and … Read more

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Ergodyne Targets One-Fifth of All Job-Related Injuries with New Back Support

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Nearly 40 years after introducing the ergonomics category to the workplace, Ergodyne has announced the launch of the ProFlex 1675 Cooling + Warming Back Support Brace. Back injuries are a leading cause of workplace disability, accounting for over 1 million injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And Ergodyne’s latest back support is engineered to address these concerns by emphasizing the importance of pre-work and post-work routines in addition to encouraging proper lifting techniques during the shift. Integrated warming and cooling therapy aids in preparing the body for physical exertion and assisting in recovery post-shift. Warming therapy increases blood … Read more

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