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Product line updates improve communication

WennSoft™ has updated its MobileTEC and Customer Portal product lines. MobileTEC allows workers to update their work schedules; track materials; and record labor, expenses and mileage. Customer Portal allows organizations to provide their customers with the ability to access account information and submit service calls.

The updated MobileTEC allows users to update equipment service records in the field; attach and store photos to service calls; create composite documents that look like print orders; and transmit attachments. The updated Customer Portal offers improved user account management, navigation, security, and individual and group user settings.

Web site: www.wennsoft.com
Telephone: (262) 317-3715

Clothing provides protection

Ergodyne has introduced its CORE Performance Work Wear™ line of protective apparel designed for construction workers. CORE Performance Work Wear is constructed from a multilayered system and said to resist moisture, increase visibility, control temperature, reduce ultraviolet exposure and impede bacterial growth.

The line's apparel is made of a stretch fabric with a multipanel design, raglan sleeves, flat-seam construction and tagless labels and is said to allow complete range of motion.

Web site: www.ergodyne.com
Telephone: (800) 225-8238

Roof system generates energy

SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. has introduced its SolarSeal PV Roof System,™ which uses thin film photovoltaic technology to generate renewable energy. The roof system is said to waterproof and weatherproof any surface.

The roof system is nonpenetrating and said to work with metal, EPDM, PVC, TPO and Hypalon® single-ply membranes to create a seamless roof surface.

Web site: www.solarpower-restoration.com
Telephone: (727) 518-9564

Coating is fast-setting

National Coatings Corp. has introduced AcryShield A640, a 100 percent acrylic elastomeric coating that is said to be fast-setting.

AcryShield A640 is said to resist early wash-off from heavy dew and light rain and exceed ASTM International requirements for tensile strength, elongation, wet adhesion and weather resistance.

Web site: www.nationalcoatings.com
Telephone: (800) 423-9557

Truck caps are customized

A.R.E. has released its Z Series fiberglass truck caps for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks with all bed sizes.

Z Series truck caps are customized and have side vent windows with screens for ventilation. The truck caps are painted to match a truck's original finish.

Web site: www.4are.com
Telephone: (800) 649-4273

Membranes install easily

Carlisle SynTec Inc. has added Self-Adhering Technology (SAT™) to its Sure-Weld® TPO membranes. SAT membranes are said to make TPO roof installation faster and easier.

SAT membranes feature a clear, double-sided, nonstick polymer film and are offered in 45- and 60-mil-thick sheets up to 10 feet wide and 100 feet long.

Web site: www.carlisle-syntec.com
Telephone: (800) 4-SYNTEC (479-6832)

Lanyard is durable

Hammerhead Industries Inc. has introduced its Gear Keeper® TL1-3006 Economy Coil Carabiner/Side Release Lanyard, a personal tether designed to keep tools secured to a user.

The Gear Keeper TL1-3006 has a retracted length of 29 inches, extends to 45 inches and is said to provide full arm extension. It features a 1,111-pound load-bearing carabiner for attachment to a user and is said to hold tools weighing up to 6 pounds.

Web site: www.gearkeeper.com
Telephone: (888) 588-9981

Harness system provides hydration

DBI-SALA® has introduced its Harness Hydration System for full-body safety harnesses.

The hydration system holds 50 ounces of liquid and includes a zip-up nylon carrier and insulated drink tube cover that are said to maintain drink temperature. The 38-inch-long drink tube reportedly can emerge from dual hose ports for access on either shoulder.

Web site: www.capitalsafety.com
Telephone: (800) 328-6146

Membrane is self-adhering

Sika Sarafil Inc. has made available its Sarnafil G476 Waterproofing Membrane in a 6 1/2-foot-wide self-adhering format.

The Sarnafil G476 SA is a 120-mil-thick composite sheet composed of a 60-mil-thick vinyl waterproofing membrane and 60-mil-thick closed-cell foam backing layer coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. The membrane's seams are hot-air-welded.

Web site: www.sarnafilus.com
Telephone: (800) 688-SIKA (7452)