What's New

October 2010

	Art de Jardin Takasho has released its new range of garden art designs under its ‘Art de jardin’ brand. Made from glass-fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC), they have the look and feel of natural stone or cement but are lighter in weight, making them manageable for garden centres looking for unique feature pieces to decorate home or commercial gardens. The range includes planters, wall art, statues, water features & outdoor furniture in many designs. Takasho Australasia Tel: (03) 9706 4438 www.takasho.com.au
	Bright Idea The long-life LED Swivel Light Auto Sensor from Dream Baby® automatically turns on in the dark and lasts for up to 20,000 hours with its ultra-low power usage of 0.5W. Not only is it energy efficient, it’s the perfect light for a child’s room, or in the hallway or bathroom at night. You can also rotate the light 360° so it points in exactly the right direction for your child. Dream Baby® Tel: (02) 9386 4000 www.dreambaby.com.au
	Cool One 1-11 has released a genuine Industrial-quality cooler for the coming summer months. Made from tough, low-linear density polyethylene (LLDP) with 80-litre capacity and built for the most rugged conditions, it has stainless steel fittings and strong side handles to make this a great solution for tradespersons, contractors, on site applications or Sunday barbecues by the pool. 1-11 Tel: (03) 8325 6999 www.1-11.com.au
	Flow On Effective Funnel distributor, Pro Quip International, has launch of the latest additions to the Hopkins range of funnels – spring-locking, rubber flexible and utility. Made by the USA Hopkins group, these latest funnels maintain the reputation for top quality and durability that has made the range so successful. Pro Quip Tel: (03) 9761 1110 www.proquip.com.au
	Grass Cutter The Victa Enviromower produces no exhaust emissions and starts with the push of a button thanks to its on-board 24-volt battery and electric motor. That means no electric cables to get tangled or run over. Beyond just mowing, the Enviromower can be fitted with the optional trimmer/edger attachment. This is a fantastic option for those who find traditional hand-held trimmers too heavy or awkward to manage. Victa Tel: 1800 356 632 www.victa.com.au
	Laser Sharp Vision Specifically designed to significantly reduce the threat posed to eyesight by powerful green and red lasers, the Sperian Laser-Gard® range is also effective in protecting against temporary flash blindness and potentially life-threatening distractions caused by laser pointers. Available in a choice of sport-inspired frame styles, they are available in two patented lens tints. Sperian Protection Tel: 1300 139 166 www.sperianprotection.com.au
	Pass the Batten Otter has expanded its galvanised and 316 stainless steel Bugle Batten range to include 14g X 50mm lengths. 50mm Bugle Battens are incredibly popular for use in treated pine applications, such as decking, fencing and building pergolas (Check out Otter’s new Decktober promotion on the website). The range is available in medium blister packs of 25 and trade packs of 100 and 500 pieces. Otter Tel: 1300 365 800 www.otter.com.au
	Peace of Mind Gepro’s wireless tool box alarm (battery operated, 3 x AA, with up to two years battery life) was designed to be the very best solution for protecting valuable items, such as tools or equipment stored in toolboxes, truck beds and the like – anything with a tilting lid. The ToolGuard is a standalone, completely wireless alarm that can be fitted in seconds to the inside of a toolbox or truck lid and is activated by a remote control. Gepro Australia Tel: 1800 350 001 www.gepro.com.au
	Quick Clamps BAHCO’s user-friendly but powerful clamps come in three different power and price models, incorporating several useful features and comfortable, ergonomic handling. The position of the release mechanism between the grips facilitates simpler handling irrespective of how the user holds the grip. The design also reduces risk of crushing your fingers. The clamps are made of heavy-duty glass-fibre reinforced polyamide. BAHCO Tel: 1300 728 177 www.bahco.com.au
	Spit Kebab Kit There are many flat top barbecues with grills and kettle barbecues. Now, there is an economical spit kit to complement them. Outdoor Magic’s Spit Kebab Kit includes eight shish kebab skewers. Outdoor Magic (S&D Berg Trading) Tel (03) 9890 1634 sales@sdberg.com.au
	Toe the Line BOC’s WELD GUARD™ leather boots are suitable for MMA, SMAW and MIG/MAG welding. They have a sole that can resist temperatures up to 300°C. The steel toe-cap has been tested to withstand impacts of 200 joules and the steel mid sole resists penetrations forces up to 1100 Newtons. BOC Tel: 131 262 www.boc.com.au

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