Building Industry Magazine - October 2011 - (Page 82)

NewProducts maximum comfort Volvo Construction Equipment recently debuted the EC250D and EC300D excavators, powerful and reliable machines that excel in heavy digging and lifting duties, offering superior cycle times and greater fuel efficiency. Furthermore, these models are fitted with latest generation Care Cab that offer operators excellent visibility and ideally placed controls and monitors. Furthermore, they offer a quieter, safer and more comfortable space in which to work. Volvo Care cabs provide greater ergonomic comfort leading to reduced fatigue and increased productivity. They also minimize vibration and noise, which gives operators a smoother ride; each model is roll over protection system-protected and mounted on dampened cab mounts that iron out vibrations. For more information, contact Volvo Rents on Oahu at 693-8771 or visit www.volvorents.com. Brains & Brawn John Deere is another company making greater strides in operator comfort. The company recently debuted the 470G LC, an excavator that offers an exceptionally spacious and cozy operating environment. But here’s what sets this machine’s operator cab apart from the rest — it’s equipped with JDLink Ultimate, giving its owner 24/7 online access to its location. John Deere says, “You can track machine health, utilization, and fuel consumption — valuable information that helps you better understand costs and jobsite performance. Plus, you can help protect your machine from theft by setting up geofence and curfew alerts in your JDLink account.” To learn more about this product, contact American Machinery on Oahu at 682-8282 or visit www.americanmachineryhawaii.com. nonstop power Makita presents the new 18V LXT lithium-ion cordless drywall screwdriver kit. Its Makita-built motor delivers 0-4,000 RPM to handle drywall and framing applications. Makita says its LXT lithium-ion battery provides longer run time, 5x lower self-discharge (for use any time) and 16 firm holding contact terminals (for constant high power). A 30-minute rapid optimum charger communicates with the battery’s built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. There is also a built-in fan to cool the battery to produce more lifetime work. According to the company, this product earned the Energy Star label for meeting the strict energyefficient guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. To order this product, visit Slim’s Power Tools at 1626 Republican St. or visit the web site at www. slimspowertools.com. productivity Boost New Holland Construction says its new 200 series skid steer loaders offer superior productivity. The company’s engineers used input from hundreds of customers to design its new line of skid steers. The machines are ideal for a wide variety of construction and landscaping applications. According to New Holland, its patented vertical lift Super Boom® design has best-in-class forward dump height and reach. It’s more efficient to load materials to the center of the truck. In addition, its industry leading bucket breakout force and dump angle provide fast cycle times and improved productivity. For more information, visit www.newholland. com or call 1-888365-6423. 82 | Building industry | OCTOBER 2011 http://www.volvorents.com http://www.americanmachineryhawaii.com http://www.newholland http://www.slimspowertools.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - October 2011

Cover October, 2011
Contents
Datebook
Aloha’s Convenience Store of the Future
BIA Expo Hits “Green” Mark
Construction Begins on Pilot Biomass Refinery
Campbell Helps West Oahu Schools
Senior Care Facility Opens in Kailua
Hawaiian Dredging to Build $52M BEQ
Contracts Awarded
Roofing
Sunetric Completes FIT PV Project
Best Practices
Pacific Building Trade Expo Program
Low Bids
Infrastructure
Spotlight on Success: New Youth Center, KMCBH
School Construction
New Products
News Makers

Building Industry Magazine - October 2011