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Leading supplier of cast iron drainage systems, Saint-Gobain Pipelines has produced new brochures for its PAM Ensign and PAM Timesaver soil and vent, waste and rainwater systems. The brochures have been designed to offer customers an easy to use reference and detailed specifications of all products in the ranges.

The new brochures enhance the information available to builders, architects and specifiers looking to design gravity drainage and rainwater systems in commercial buildings. Mike Rawlings, Product Manager for Saint-Gobain Pipelines, describes why the new literature is so important: “Ensuring we give our customers a fully-rounded service has always been key to us and what we stand for. This high quality service needs to start right from the moment a customer starts to research our products. We want our customers’ buying experience to be as straightforward as possible. This is why our new literature is clear and concise, while being detailed enough to allow accurate specifications. By highlighting the key benefits, the customer will be able to make an informed decision about their requirements quickly and efficiently.

“We feel the new brochures of both our PAM Ensign and PAM Timesaver ranges, together with our strong Marketing Communications and PR programmes, will help customers to realise the extent of the Saint-Gobain Pipelines brand and its offerings.”

Brochures are available direct from Saint-Gobain Pipelines via the Brochure Hotline. Tel: 0800 028 2134, fax 0115 932 9513

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With the clean-up from the recent floods likely to take months, if not years, many government agencies and local authorities, as well as planners, specifiers, builders and homeowners, are sourcing products not only to help with restoration programmes, but also to prevent such damage in the future.

Zinsser, which manufactures a full range of specialist paints and primers, offers specifiers, stockists and end users a one-stop source of disaster restoration and prevention products.

In its Disaster Restoration Products Guide, a six-page colour brochure, Zinsser outlines its extensive range of specialist paints, primers and prevention products. The clear, concise brochure provides details of the products the company offers to deal with fire, smoke and water damage, as well as mould and mildew prevention.

Each product is illustrated with in situ application photography, as well as an image of the tin to reinforce brand and product awareness. Product description, generic type details, recommended surfaces for application, application details and directions, and clean-up instructions complete the presentation of each product.

Among the products profiled in the brochure are the Zinsser range of high performance primers and sealers, including Solvent-Base Primer-Sealer Stain Killer, Shellac-Base Primer-Sealer Stain Killer, Oil-Base Primer-Sealer Stain Killer, and Dewaxed Shellac Sealer.

Mould and mildew solutions featured are Disinfectant & Fungicide Interior Concentrate, Mould & Mildew-Proof*TM Interior Paint, Mould & Mildew-Proof*TM Interior Sealer, and Mould & Mildew-Proof*TM Waterproofing Paint.

The brochure presents additional problem solvers from the Zinsser line-up, including Water-Base Sealer, Exterior Mold & Mildew Killer, and Stain Sealing Wall & Ceiling Primer/Finish.

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Online – from any computer, anytime, anywhere

AMTECHLive is a new, online, family of products that frees electrical contractors and gas installers from being tied to a single computer. The result of 18 months research and development, AMTECHLive is being introduced with the launch of two new FREE products, FastTestLive and GasCertLive.

Both products are aimed primarily at contractors who haven’t yet deployed powerful software within their businesses. They enable contractors to very quickly and simply complete certificates, such as electrical Test & Inspection or Gas Safety Record certificates, online, from any computer using any internet connection, at any time. There is no need install any software; users simply log in using their personal, secure details to access all of the tools they need.

For ease of use, both FastTestLive and GasCertLive provide a selection of on-screen certificates, which can be customised with the addition of an electronic signature. They can then be saved in PDF format and either e-mailed to the client or printed onto plain paper, eliminating the need to buy specialised certificate paper. They also incorporate an online database for storing clients’ details, enabling fast and easy retrieval when a certificate is renewed.

“AMTECHLive empowers contractors to adopt a new and more flexible way of working,” commented AMTECH Sales Director James Cooper. “It is based on technologies that have been tried and tested in other sectors and are now being pioneered in the building services sector by AMTECH. We are also very proud to launch these new applications FREE to all,” he added.

A key benefit of the AMTECHLive concept is that users don’t have to worry about maintaining and securing software, as they have access to the latest version, hosted on secure servers. This feature is expected to be particularly valuable for smaller contractors without access to IT specialists and who haven’t yet progressed to full-functionality programs such as AMTECH’s FastTest and GasCert products.

Consequently, AMTECHLive is not a replacement for AMTECH’s market-leading desktop applications. Rather, it represents an entry-level introduction to the benefits of using industry-specific software tools in a contracting business. Furthermore, it also brings a glimpse of what the future may hold as the power of the internet increases.

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FastTestLive is a free, very simple to use BS 7671 certification package, offering some of the key features of AMTECH’s market-leading FastTest program. This free version provides Minor Works and Short Electrical installation certificates to contractors who produce low volumes of certificates. AMTECH anticipates FastTestLive will be ideal for companies that are not yet using IT solutions for Test and Inspection certification.

GasCertLive works in the same way as FastTestLive, providing Gas Safety Certificates and Warning notices. This application has been developed free for Gas Installers who are increasing the use of technology within their businesses and only need to produce low volumes of certificates.

FastTestLive and GasCertLive are available free from www.amtechlive.com

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Hanson Building Products has extended its 65mm Abbey range with the launch of two new clay bricks. The Abbey Buff Multi and Abbey Red Multi have been designed to complement the existing Abbey Blend.

Architects, specifiers, developers and housebuilders will appreciate the choice and versatility of this extended product range. These bricks are designed for use on a wide variety of projects, from housing and public sector to retail and commercial developments.

Produced at Hanson’s Howley Park factory in West Yorkshire, these bricks conform to the highest quality standard within BS EN 771-1. In addition, they are manufactured to an enhanced tolerance guarantee, adding to the overall quality and long-term performance of the bricks, providing customers with extra reassurance when specifying and using these products.

In keeping with Hanson’s long-term commitment to retain its position as a sustainable business and contribute to sustainable development, all Hanson bricks are now produced at factories certified to ISO 14001. The Howley Park factory, in particular, utilises landfill gas which provides up to 40% of the energy input to the kilns. This additional energy efficiency contributes further to the reduction of the company’s carbon footprint.

The UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of bricks, Hanson offers an unrivalled selection in terms of range, size and shape to suit every application. With over 300 colours and textures available, customers can choose from an extensive choice of buffs, yellows, browns, reds, greys, blacks and blues. Recognising that texture can prove as important as colour, the company offers a full range – from smooth, light textured and heavy textured to tumbled and stock. As an added customer service, Hanson has also developed an innovative brick visualiser to ease the selection process for architects, specifiers, developers and builders.

The attractive new additions to the Abbey range are accompanied by an extensive assortment of special shapes. For more information and/or to request samples, contact Hanson on 08705 258258.

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Hall 5 (Structural Building) – Stand Number D75

Ancon will showcase a number of new products at Interbuild 2007.

New stainless steel products include the Ancon AMR range, which is a high strength masonry reinforcement with flattened longitudinal wires, ‘Non-Drill’ masonry-to-steel wall ties, which eliminate shot-firing and exposure to hand-arm vibration, and Heavy Duty helical batten fixings, which offer significant labour savings over standard ‘Warm Roof’ fixing products.

New products for concrete-framed structures include Starter Bars to simplify the continuity of reinforcement at construction joints, Isolan insulated balcony connectors to minimise cold bridging and Shearfix studs to protect slabs from punching shear, a product range which is accompanied by a design program for engineers.

Ancon has three entries in the Interbuild New Product Awards.

Interbuild is the ideal opportunity to evaluate all Ancon products for masonry and concrete construction. Sales and technical representatives will be on hand to discuss current or future project requirements.

For more information and free entry to the show call Ancon on +44 (0) 114 275 5224 or email info@ancon.co.uk.

To register free online go to www.interbuild.com/Ancon.

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HYDRAQUIP are pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the KBB Heating & Plumbing Exhibition
2nd – 5th March at the NEC Birmingham

REGISTER NOW to save the £15 entrance fee
http://www.kbb.co.uk/intkbb08/show_registration.html

Visitors will be the first to see HYDRAQUIP launching a number of new innovative products & services, carefully designed to meet future needs whilst continuing to offer the highest level of quality. These exciting new developments will benefit and create interest for many of their customers, both new and old.

• Extended Ranges
• New Product Ranges
• New Technical Service
• Innovative New Products

The Heating & Plumbing Event (HPE), is a brand new event for the heating and plumbing industry designed to provide an invaluable platform to present latest technologies and innovations to the heating and plumbing community.

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A new solvent-based version of Zinsser’s top selling Allcoat fast-drying Multi Surface Primer /Finish has been introduced.

Zinsser Allcoat Solvent Base Stain Killer, like its existing stable mate, is ideal for multi-surface use, and features a high-hiding formula that blocks dark or inconsistent colours.

Allcoat Solvent Base blocks most stains, including water, nicotine and fire damage.

Allcoat Solvent Base dries to a washable, non-yellowing, dead flat finish, and it is self-sealing on porous surfaces.

One coat of Allcoat Solvent Base is all that is needed to cover and seal most surfaces, including wood, concrete, plasterboard, Plasticol, galvanized metal, and glossy surfaces such as enamel paints, clear finishes and ceramic tiles. It offers zero tension and is ideal for high ph substrates such as limewash and render. It will neutralise substrates up to 12.5ph.

No sanding or surface deglossing is required before application.

Allcoat Solvent Base is virtually odourless, and is ideal for large commercial applications, as well as historic restorations, and can be used on both walls and ceilings. It flows smoothly and levels evenly, and dries to touch in minutes. It can be recoated in just two hours.

Allcoat Solvent Base – which can be sprayed, roller or brush applied, and can be tinted to pastel and mid-tone colours – is available in 3.75 and 10 litre cans.

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Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT330 now offers several new features including a data logging option, Chinese as a new user interface language, the new generation Vaisala HUMICAP® 180 R sensor and a USB connection cable for computers. In addition, the HMT330 has a new display with a white background light for easier reading.

The new data logging option is a module that is slotted into the transmitter. The module has an enhanced memory that can store data of three measured parameters. When logging is fixed at 10 second intervals, data can be stored for as long as 4 years and 5 months. A real-time clock with a battery backup ensures accurate date and time stamps even when no power is supplied to the transmitter. The logging feature does not require any pre-setting; data is ready and available when needed. The stored data can be viewed graphically on the display throughout the logging period, and the user can zoom in and out as necessary. Any period of measured results can be downloaded via a serial interface to a computer.

Vaisala also introduces the new generation of its proven Vaisala HUMICAP® Relative Humidity Sensor, the HUMICAP®180R. This new sensor provides further improved long-term stability and chemical tolerance as well as resistance against various contaminants.

To connect the service port of the HMT330 transmitter to the USB port of a computer, Vaisala now offers a USB-RJ45 Serial Connection Cable. It operates as an RS232 – USB converter at a data transfer rate of 19200 bauds/s.

In addition to the eight existing languages, the graphical display interface now also includes Chinese. Users can select the language on the display menu. With the new white background in the display, contrast is increased and readability is improved.

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