What's New

March 2004

	Bostik's huge Instant PRO range Bostik has just released a comprehensive range of adhesive products for all DIY tiling and flooring applications. The new range includes: Ceramic Tile Adhesive, Pre-mixed Grouts, Sealers and Cleaners, Carpet and Vinyl Adhesives, Skirting Board Adhesive, Sports Surface Adhesives and Timber Floor Glues. With distinctive packaging featuring simple diagrams and easy instructions, the new Instant-PROª range offers a solution to the full suite of DIY tiling and flooring jobs. This is a vibrant and user-friendly range that is applicable to numerous different store departments. Bostik Tel: 1800 621 221
	Ettore window wand Finally, a female friendly window-cleaning tool! Ettore's Window Wand is a fast and easy way to clean glass. Eye-catching colouring and packaging will enchant female customers, but the real wizardry is in the professional, high-quality rubber squeegee blade - there's no hocus-pocus behind the Ettore guaranteed streak-free system. Now you can offer a product designed exclusively for this important customer segment. The sales will leave you spellbound. Ettore features an extensive range of squeegees, scrubbers, extension poles and accessories. Master Distributors® Tel: (03) 9538 9200
	Flare for innovation A flashing orange light? A fairly universal warning symbol, right? Exactly, and that's why there's a huge range of applications for the E-Flare Corporation's electronic alternative to old-fashioned pyrotechnic flares. Originally designed for use by emergency service crews and police forces, this flare uses virtually indestructible LED technology, comes with a rubber stand and is priced right for end-user consumers. E-Flare Corporation Tel: (03) 9525 3355
	Focus on the Crosshairª The Crosshairª Laser Level from Black & Decker is a hand-held, self-levelling device that simultaneously transmits an exact 90° horizontal and vertical level line. Easy to use, simply place the Crosshairª on the wall, push the button and the Crosshairª transmits a level line across the wall and a vertical line up the wall. The Crosshairª also locks in place for use as a layout tool for installing floor tiles or hardwood floors. Black & Decker Tel: 1800 444 224
	Grease Lightning BBQ Cleaner 30 SECONDS has released a new Food Grade BBQ Cleaner that's also biodegradable and phosphate free. New 30 SECONDS BBQ Cleaner is an alkaline, multi-purpose, degreasing detergent that is non-caustic, non-flammable and dissolves easily in water. It is specially formulated to remove grease, animal and vegetable fats, burnt deposits, carbon and grime from any BBQ or outdoor cooking Area - perfect for restaurants, take-away outlets, bars hotels, in fact anywhere where food is prepared and cooked. Grease Lightning BBQ Grill Cleaner comes in a ready-to-use 1 Litre pack. Dynalink Hardware Tel: 03 9481 1366
	Gyprock Aquachekª Gyprock Aquachekª is an advanced plasterboard that provides a great solution to typical water and moisture damage. It resists the moisture that causes sagging, mould and mildew, flaking paint, dry rot and detached tiling. Featuring a gypsum core, Gyprock Aquachekª has highly moisture-resistant additives, and face and back linerboards treated to make them resistant to moisture and humidity. It is ideal for the bathroom, laundry and kitchen and anywhere that may be exposed to moisture. Gyprock 1800 678 068
	Mushroom kits Fancy a home-grown mushroom? The Mushroom Kit company has released a range of mushroom kits including White Button, Portabella and combinations of varieties. Presented in bright, eye-catching boxes, the kits include simple instructions and produce commercial-grade mushrooms for high-volume and tasty results. There is a website at www.mushroomkit.com.au providing technical support to retailers, as well as POS material to tempt the hardware gourmet. Mushroom Kit Tel: (03) 5261 9880
	Perfect timing with HPM HPM has extended its range of plug-in timers with eight new offerings. This new range of 24hr, 7-day timers and specialty timers includes: 24hr Compact Timer (Cat.D810/2), 24hr Timer (Cat.D809), 24hr Lamp & Appliance Timer (Cat.D819), 24hr Heavy-Duty Timer (Cat.D818), Weekday & Weekend Timer (Cat.D812WEEK), 7-Day Digital Timer (Cat.D817/2), Holiday Set ÔnÕ Go Timer (Cat.D812HOL) and 2hr Countdown Timer (Cat.D812COUNT). Ask for your copies of HPM's DL plug-in timer brochure. Perfect timing Ð HPM has a timer to suit every need. HPM Tel: on 1300 369 777
	Soft spray wand The GARDENA Pulse Spray Wand from Nylex is ideal for delicate plants because of its variable water flow device, allowing the quick switch from a light to heavy flow. It has a handy trigger nozzle with on/off lock. The off setting is the default setting so no water is expelled until you switch it on. This aids in water conservation whilst still allowing the garden's watering requirements to be met. Nylex Consumer Products Tel: (03) 9586 6858
	Super Sucker LN Marketing has just released its Super Suction Hook for holding up to 3kg securely on non-porous materials including glass, metals, plastics, etc.Its "Redicator" design makes fixing easy - just press the central Redicator button in to install, and then pull the side tab to remove. For more information on this product and other new releases visit www.naleon.com.au. LN Marketing Tel: (03) 9775 0713
	Sweet as a pea Sweet Pea Renaissance is Yates’ Seed of the Month for March. Developed by New Zealander Dr Keith Hammett, Renaissance is his highly fragrant, large-flowered, two-toned sweet pea. Many sweet pea varieties were bi-coloured hundreds of years ago, and the Renaissance represents a return to this traditional style. Grow Sweet Pea Renaissance in a well-drained, sun-drenched spot against a protected wall or fence. Yates Tel: 1800 224 428
	WetNFixª Fixing Disc No more waiting for fillers or epoxy resins to set - three minutes and you're done! WetNFixª is a revolutionary solution to the fixing of wall plugs and anchors within porous, crumbling or unstable surfaces. Comprising cotton and plaster-of-Paris discs, WetNFixª is first dipped in water and then moulded around the plug. It can then be tapped into the hole. Three minutes later it has formed a secure bond with the surrounding surface. WetNFixª contains 10 pads per card. Orders can be made in packs of 20 cards. White International Pty Ltd Tel: 1800 252 677.

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