NOVEMBER 2019

Allen Introduces the All-New 2019 HDX600 Hydra-Drive Extreme Riding Trowel CIS Talks Simulator Training During Safety Tech Trek Tour at ICUEE

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PG 4 Allen Introduces the All-New 2019 HDX600 Hydra-Drive Extreme Riding Trowel Vol. 19 Issue 11 PG 8 ™ Bolsters Product Offering by Adding Crescent APEX Power Tool Accessories to Family of Brands

PG 14 Ex6 Layout Squares with Two-in-One Design Lead New Product Line from Crescent PUBLISHER PG 20 Crescent Launches New Line of Durable Tool Storage Bags Glen Hobson 205-441-5591 PG 26 CIS Talks Simulator Training During Safety Tech Trek Tour at [email protected] ICUEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE PG 32 Ad Index Hank Underwood 205-624-2182 [email protected]

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AllenAllen Introduces Introduces the All-New 2019 HDX600 the Hydra-Drive All-New Extreme Riding 2019 Trowel HDX600 Paragould, ArkansasHydra-Drive USA - Allen, a leader Extremein concrete finishing Ridingequipment, announced Trowel the debut of the 2019 HDX600 Riding Trowel. The new HDX600 is a hydraulically-controlled, eight foot class ride-on power trowel that is powered by a powerful fifty horsepower Hatz liquid-cooled diesel engine.

TheAllen, HDX600 a leader was in designed concrete with finishing the high equipment, volume flatwork concretewarnings, contractor etc). in mind. This riding trowel comes withannounced dedicated the panning/finishing debut of the 2019 modes, HDX600 digital Riding readouts • for Electricaccurate (Joystick fuel levels mounted) and diagnostics, single or dualand bladea large thirteenTrowel. gallon The newfuel tank HDX600 for longer is a hydraulically-con run times. It is also- equippedpitch with controls powerful pumps that help maintain excellent torque even at high rotor speeds. This makes the machine excellent for panning or finishing operations. trolled, eight foot class ride-on power trowel • Rotor Speeds up to 165 RPM HDX600that is poweredstandard featuresby a fifty include: horsepower Hatz liq- • Two point, top-mount lifting system • uid-cooledTurbo charged diesel 50 engine. hp Hatz 3H50TIC liquid-cooled, tier• fourFour final point diesel tie downsengine provides excellent power. • Premium Bosch-Rexroth Hydraulic system ensures quality• Twin, hydraulic 46” Rotors response. with five bladed spiders • TheIntelli-drive HDX600 systemwas designed allows thewuth engine the high and volumethe hydraulics to communicate in order to ensure peak performance, component safety and extended life. flatwork concrete contractor in mind. This riding Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC) is headquar- • Bi-ligual digital display conveniently shows engine diagnostics (temp, RPM, oil pressure, warnings, etc). • trowelElectric comes (Joystick with mounted)dedicated single panning/finishing or dual blade pitch teredcontrols in Paragould, Arkansas USA. The company • modes,Rotor Speedsdigital readouts up to 165 for RPM accurate fuel levels designs, engineers, manufactures and markets • andTwo diagnostics, point, top-mount and a largelifting thirteensystem gallon fuel concrete and related equipment with the number • tankFour for point longer tie downsrun times. It is also equipped with one goal of Total Customer Satisfaction. • Twin, 46” Rotors with five bladed spiders powerful pumps that help maintain excellent Allentorque Engineering even at highCorporation rotor speeds. (AEC) isThis headquartered makes the in Paragould,AEC is a family-owned, Arkansas USA. American The company Manufacturer designs, engineers,machine manufacturesexcellent for panningand markets or finishing concrete operaand -relatedof highequipment quality with equipment the number that one is sold goal and of Totalrented Customertions. Satisfaction. through a network of dealers and rental centers around the world. For more information, visit the AEC is a family-owned, American Manufacturer of high quality equipment that is sold and rented through a network• HDX600 of dealers standard and rental features centers include: around the world. ForAEC more website information, at www.alleneng.com visit the AEC website • at www.alleneng.com.• Turbo charged 50 hp Hatz 3H50TIC liq- uid-cooled, tier four final diesel engine pro- Contact:vides excellent power. [email protected]• Premium Bosch-Rexroth Hydraulic system 819 Sensures 5th St., quality Paragould, hydraulic Arkansas, response. 72450 870-236-7751, Ext. 148 • Intelli-drive system allows the engine and the ### hydraulics to communicate in order to ensure peak performance, component safety and extended life. • Bi-lingual digital display conveniently shows engine diagnostics (temp, RPM, oil pressure,

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APEX becomes sixth category-leading brand to be brought under the Crescent umbrella

Crescent™ Tools has been overhauled over the past two years, and that continues with the announce- ment that —one of the largest tool manufacturers in the world—is bringing the APEX® Industrial Fastening brand under the Crescent umbrella as Crescent APEX®. The transition will be on full display at the Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributers Association (STAFDA) Convention & Trade Show from Nov. 10-12 at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.

The new Crescent APEX brand will offer innovative power tool accessories used by industrial and con- struction tradesmen, including their professional line of u-GUARD® non-marring covered tools.

“The APEX brand’s legacy as a category leader in fastening is at the core of this decision,” said Griffin Biering, global marketing director at Apex Tool Group. “The fastening innovation we’ve spearheaded in the assembly manufacturing space is carrying into the construction market. With Crescent’s deep con- nection to professional tradespeople, we are combining our efforts and delivering superior power tool accessories from a brand they trust.”

Crescent APEX® becomes the sixth brand under the Crescent name, joining Crescent Wiss®, Crescent

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• All-copper compression adapters • Allows reliable termination of highly stranded flexible copper cable into mechanical lugs • Used in locomotive, mining, marine, and machinery applications • Fits into mechanical set-screw type connectors in panels, transformers and machinery • Features revolutionary Shoo-in™ barrel-opening design for easy cable insertion • Fabricated of wrought copper with pin of Class B For Copper copper conductor Cable Only • Insulating covers are provided

PT-R Reduce TM Cable Reducing Adapters For Copper я Cable Only • All-copper compression adapters • Use where cable is oversized to reduce voltage drop on long runs • Use fit existing C/B, transformer, or other gear lugs • For Class B ‘building wire’ cable stranding only • Fits into mechanical set-screw type connectors in panels, transformers and machinery • Fabricated of wrought copper barrel with pin of Class B copper conductor • Insulating covers provided

www.greaves-usa.com • 1-800-243-1130 ®, Crescent Nicholson®, Crescent H.K. Porter®, and Crescent JOBOX®. The move bolsters Cres- cent’s ability to provide professionals in construction, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and gener- al contracting with best-in-class tools.

About Crescent® Crescent is a premier brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest manufacturers in the world. The product line includes Crescent® adjustable wrenches, mechanics hand tools and sets, Crescent Wiss® snips, scissors, shears, knives and trade tools, Crescent Lufkin® measuring tapes, rules, and wheels, Cres- cent Nicholson® files and saws, Crescent H.K. Porter® heavyduty cutting products, Crescent JOBOX® on-site, flammable liquid and truck storage products and Crescent APEX® industrial fasteners. Visit www.crescent- tool.com.

About Apex Tool Group Apex Tool Group, LLC, headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, is one of the largest worldwide producers of in- dustrial hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain and electronic soldering products. Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial and consumer retail. Visit www.apextoolgroup.com. •

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Ex6 Layout Squares with Two-in-One Design Lead New Product Line from Crescent

Innovative feature gives professionals the benefit of two tools in one

Professionals appreciate when one tool can take the place of two. The new Crescent® Ex6 Layout Square does that through an innovative design feature, provid- ing the functionality of a 7-inch square and a 12-inch square in one package.

The Ex6 (product No. LSSP6) accomplishes this through its patent-pending foldout ex- tension arm, extending the straight edge from 6 to 12 inches. An easy-to-access thumb lock makes it easy to swing the extension arm out and then lock it back into place. Made from solid, lightweight aluminum, the laser-etched markings and corrosion-resis- tant finish provide greater visibility that won’t fade over time.

The Ex6 Layout Square is the flagship product in Crescent’s new line of measuring and marking squares, which includes:

• Combination Squares: 6- and 12-inch options (L06CS and L12CS), with laser-etched numbers and an extruded head for improved accuracy and durability

• Carpenter Squares: 8x12-inch and 16x24-inch size options (L0812US and L1624CS), steel construction with durable protective coated dual-sided markings and incre- ments from inches to 1/16th

• Framing Square: 16x24 inches (L1624RS), lightweight aluminum construction with durable protective coated dual-sided markings, increments in 1/8th, 1/10th, 1/12th and 1/16th, eight-square scale and rafter tables, brace and board measurements

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• Drywall T-Square: 48 inches (L48DS), aluminum construction with bolstered joint between blade and head for dura- bility and lasting accuracy

This new line of measuring and marking squares strengthens the Crescent brand’s overall catalog, providing professionals with an even wider range of tools. For more information, visit www.crescenttool. com.

About Crescent® Crescent is a premier brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufac- turers in the world. The product line includes Crescent® adjustable wrenches, mechanics hand tools and sets, Crescent Wiss® snips, scissors, shears, knives and trade tools, Crescent Lufkin® measuring tapes, rules, and wheels, Crescent Nicholson® files and saws, Crescent H.K. Porter® heavyduty cutting products, Crescent JOBOX® on-site, flamma- ble liquid and truck storage products and Crescent APEX® industrial fasteners. Visit www.crescenttool.com.

About Apex Tool Group Apex Tool Group, LLC is one of the largest worldwide producers of industrial hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. For more information, visit www.apex- toolgroup.com. •

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Crescent Launches New Line of Durable Tool Storage Bags

For something that has a significant job, tool bags have earned a reputation as being fairly insignificant. Tradesmen buy them, beat them up for a few months, and before you know it, the zippers don’t work and you’re missing tools that fell through holes in the bottom.

Discard. Replace. Repeat.

Crescent Tools is introducing a new line of tool bags that are designed to withstand heavy usage in unforgiving environments, alleviating the cost and hassle of replacing a less-durable bag.

“Money is only a piece of the cost that goes into replacing a bag that rips or breaks,” said Kevin Burnet, product manager for Crescent Tools. “It costs them valuable time to make another trip, only to do it again a few months later, and damaged bags can also lead to other tools getting damaged. This new line saves tradesmen on all of that.”

Crescent storage bags come in four styles: the Tradesman Backpack, the Tradesman Open Bag (avail- able in 14-inch and 17-inch options), the Tradesman Closed Bag (available in 14-inch and 17-inch op- tions), and the 20-inch Contractor Bulk Bag.

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All products in this line feature: • External PALS for easy access to frequently • High-quality YKK zippers, each with a 3-year used tools warranty • Bright interior fabric for better visibility • Newly designed open-straight pockets allow • Side pockets for water bottles, clips for tape easier access to bottom of pockets so you measures don’t lose your bits and other small items • Hard polypropylene base—no more holes at For more information, visit www.crescenttool.com. the bottom of the bag About Crescent® Crescent is a premier brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. The product line includes Crescent® adjustable wrenches, mechanics hand tools and sets, Crescent Wiss® snips, scissors, shears, knives and trade tools, Crescent Lufkin® measuring tapes, rules, and wheels, Crescent Nichol- son® files and saws, Crescent H.K. Porter® heavyduty cutting prod- ucts, Crescent JOBOX® on-site, flammable liquid and truck stor- age products and Crescent APEX® industrial fasteners. Visit www. crescenttool.com.

About Apex Tool Group Apex Tool Group, LLC is one of the largest worldwide producers of industrial hand and power tools, tool storag