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NEW PRODUCTS Jobsite Java Crush proof, dust proof, spill proof, rust proof, water resistant and impact resistant, the Coffeeboxx™ coffee brewer by OXX uses single-serve technology to deliver coffee anywhere, including work sites. Weighing 11 pounds, its lightweight body and rubber carrying handle makes it portable. It is compatible with all K-cup style pods and has an 84.5-ounce water tank, which is 75 percent more water than the average home coffee brewery machine and offers three different brewing sizes. Coffeeboxx is powered by a three-foot retractable heavy-duty cord. www.oxx.com Crane Safe Sawsquatch The Skilsaw® 10 ¼-inch worm drive saw, dubbed "Sawsquatch," allows for fewer cuts with a 15 Amp Dual-Field™ motor which revs to 4,600 RPM and uses a unique copper winding pattern resulting in increased surface area that keeps the motor cooler and adds to the durability of the saw. Its magnesium components and aluminum motor housing decrease the weight to 16.45 pounds. while increasing durability, and the well-balanced design makes the saw easy to handle. Paired with a Freud® Diablo® 40T carbide blade, the Skilsaw model SPT70WM-22 drive saw has a 51 degree bevel capacity, a 3 11/16-inch depth of cut at 90 degrees, a 2 ¾-inch depth of cut at 45 degrees and is ready to use out of the box. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) offers machine operators a new crane safety video and revised Crane Safety Manual. Both products take a look at current industry best practices, including U.S. OSHA 1926:1400 crane standard requirements to complement and reinforce their safety messaging. The newly released AEM video and manual reflect changes in the crane industry and OSHA crane standards over the last decade. The video and manual outline tips on how to: * Avoid accidents and create a safe construction site * Prepare the machine for operation and reduce repair costs * Prepare the construction site for safe crane operation www.shop.aem.org www.skilsaw.com Triple Strength Unistrut Defender is a new corrosion-resistant finish for channel, fittings, clamps, and hardware parts and provides a service life between Hot-Dip Galvanized and stainless steel. Tested for 3,000 hours of continuous salt spray exposure per ASTM B117 by an independent lab, the coating is three times more corrosionresistant than Hot-Dip Galvanzed. www.unistruthawaii.com www.unistrut.us Strong Connection The Simpson StrongTie KBS1Z knee-brace stabilizer is a new structural connector between knee bracing and columns or beams to help stabilize free-standing structures. Factory-formed at a 45-degree angle and easily installed with nails, the KBS1Z braces 2x, 4x and 6x in line post-to-beam configurations. Available through Simpson Strong-Tie Co. Inc. www.strongtie.com www.buildingindustryhawaii.com | 73 http://www.oxx.com http://www.shop.aem.org http://www.skilsaw.com http://www.unistruthawaii.com http://www.unistrut.us http://www.strongtie.com http://www.buildingindustryhawaii.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Hawaii January 2015

Military: Battling Against Attrition
Cement & Concrete Products Industry of Hawaii 2015 Resource Directory
Keeping Hawaii’s Heroes
Forecasting Construction in 2015
An Interview with Dan Grabauskas
News Beat
Datebook
Contracts Awarded and Low Bids
Spotlight on Success: Maui Hyatt Residence Club, Kaanapali Beach
News Makers
New Products
Faces: BIA-Hawaii Installs New Officers
Best Practices

Building Industry Hawaii January 2015