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Gateway Safety Inc., Cleveland, introduced Luminary safety eyewear. It features a lightweight frame, contemporary patent-pending design with translucent temple insets that match the lens color, and soft flexible temples that relieve pressure behind the ears and fit any face size, according to a company release. A large, one-piece polycarbonate lens, with an integrated brow guard and wrap-around...
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Phoenix-based Insta Etch offers patent-pending Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, etch kits for mobile glass technicians. The digital device fits in the palm of the hand, requires almost no training or setup, and can produce a user inputted or downloaded VIN in less than 30 seconds, according to a company release. A highly legible VIN can be marked on the glass in three minutes.
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Nelson Marketing, Garden Valley, Calif., developed the Glass Bot, an automated deglazing tool. It consists of a vacuum pad mounted wire-winding device that operates by remote control grip, and universally powered by a 12-volt direct current source. The deglazing process involves placing a cutting wire around the exterior of the glass part, attaching one end to the winding shaft of the Glass Bot...
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Dow Automotive, Dayton, Ohio, offers the Betaseal Advantage warm-applied auto glass urethane adhesive. Unlike hot-applied urethane adhesives that require heating to chemically activate the product, BetaSeal Advantage is only heated to extrude. The product heats for 15 minutes in a standard cartridge oven and can be quickly reheated, so a partially used cartridge doesn’t have to be...
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Officials from New York’s AutoGlassSearch.com LLC launched an online directory of auto glass shops. Over 500 businesses are listed, and shops can customize their listing with certifications, memberships, photos and other information. No set-up fees or ongoing fees are involved; shops only pay when a consumer finds them in the directory and calls to book a job. Discounts are available for...
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The Gorilla Lift GL3500 from Equalizer Industries Inc. of Round Rock, Texas, is suitable for a variety of jobs, from setting a huge bus windshield to a piece of glass in a commercial building. It can lift loads up to 610 pounds using a high leverage gear system that can be operated manually or with a drill/driver, according to company release. A push/pull handle and four large...
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TVI Wiper Blades, Omaha, expanded its line of universal full metal wiper blades to include beam/contour-style blades. Updated product design and construction provide a better windshield wipe, company officials say. Distributed by Warren Distribution of Omaha, the wiper blades are individually packaged and orders ship the same day as received.
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Mainstreet Computers, Belleville, Mich., is introducing Glas-Avenue 8.0 hosted service, giving customers access to their system from anywhere they have high-speed Internet, using security enablement logins and passwords. The company provides database backups and automatic data updates including those from other sources such as NAGS. Since the software is sold in modules, customers can choose what...
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Equalizer Industries, Round Rock, Texas, is presenting the Gorilla Lift GL3500. The device can be used for a variety of jobs, from setting a huge bus windshield to a piece of glass in a commercial building, company reps report. It can lift loads up to 610 pounds using its high leverage gear system that can be operated manually or with a drill/drive. A push/pull handle and four large wheels allow...
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Innovative Tools & Technologies is showcasing the X-Stand. Suitable for windshields and other glass parts, the stand offers vertical and horizontal adjustability, and 12 locking positions to create a comfortable work surface for technicians of all heights. It can accommodate parts of any width and size, and features padded support arms to secure the glass without damage, according to company...