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Hard Hat
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Take comfort to the next level without sacrificing protection. Reinvented from the inside out, 3M™ SecureFit™ Hard Hats feature Patented Pressure Diffusion Technology, incorporating self-adjusting front paddles along the forehead. This 4-point ratchet suspension system flexes and self-adjusts to the size of the wearer’s head, reducing forehead pressure and increasing comfort for all-day wear. Further personalize the fit with multiple levels of height adjustment. And a breathable, washable sweatband helps keep you cool and dry.
Raised Platforms
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Elevate bulk items, promotional merchandise and product features with ease. SPC Retail® Platform Risers are the ideal multipurpose display with a modular design. Stack them, move them or change them as your needs evolve.
SPC Retail | spc-retail.com or 800-523-6899
Adjustable Bungee Strap
The Adjust-A-Strap is a universal, one-size-fits-all bungee solution, suitable for applications ranging from your home DIY projects, truck beds, camping, biking or any off-roading adventures. Its durability in harsh outdoor conditions makes it an essential tool for everyone. With six evenly spaced holes along its 36-inch length, it enables secure tie-down points and the option to daisy chain or link multiple bungees for more significant securement tasks. The Adjust-A Strap can safely stretch up to twice its original length. Unlike conventional rubber bungee cords, The Perfect Bungee sets itself apart with FlexaPURE polyurethane material, capable of withstanding extreme weather and temperatures. It’s waterproof, UV-resistant and resistant to some chemicals and fuels. Our favorite part is that all our bungees are made in the USA by us!
The Perfect Bungee | theperfectbungee.com
Heavy-Duty Wipes
Made by Sellars Absorbant Materials, WaterWeave T600 is a low-linting and latex-free product that can soak up oil and solvents and clean dirt and grime from surfaces without leaving particles behind. Since the wipers are contaminant-free, they are a safer alternative to laundered rental shop towels and cloth rags, which studies show contain residual oils, chemicals and metal shavings. The WaterWeave T600 is available in an interfold pop-up box and jumbo roll.
Sellars Absorbant Materials| sellarscompany.com or 800-237-8454
Pizza Board
The Fab Slabs pizza board is 12″ diameter and includes a handle. It is 100% Australian-made and naturally and permanently antibacterial, with no glues, joins or chemicals used in production. Crafted from a single solid slab of timber, each board has a unique color, grain and character and are gentle on knives and eco-friendly.
Fab Slabs | fabslabsusa.com or 775-782-3000
Cordless Broom
The Tornado by ZoomBroom is an air-broom that eliminates the noise, heavy equipment and bulky battery packs of traditional blowers. It is only 2 pounds, stores easily on a wall hanger or floor stand and is cordless with a plugin charger. The ZoomBroom offers a 2-year warranty and up to 40-minute run time.
ZoomBroom | zoombrooms.com
Caulk Gun
Siligun is a lightweight and compact caulking gun. Its unique and small structure makes even the most narrow and hard-to-reach spaces easily accessible, while providing a smooth user experience. With the world’s first rodless design, the caulking gun allows the user to cut the excess tube in the back for a smaller tool, is compatible with most caulk cartridges and features an on-board seal punch and no-drip mechanism.
Unique Soutions USA Inc. | siliguns.com or 917-791-3933
Gas Fireplace
Primo II Fireplace offers direct vent technology to remove any fumes or combustion exhaust efficiently and effectively from your home. The LED multicolored firebed lighting creates high-contrast lighting in a chosen hue or can continously cycle through colors. The double-pane glass keeps heat away without a screen providing the best view of the flame and the unit offers low-heat output for year-round usage.
Heat & Glo | heatnglo.com or 1-888-427-3973
Utility Knife
With a compact 2.5-inch blade option, the RazorWork is made from Japanese 420J2 stainless steel that has been heat-treated and hand-finished to achieve a long-lasting razor-sharp edge. The straight edge design of the utility blade transfers power directly to the cutting edge. When the blade dulls, it can be quickly and safely exchanged with a push of a button for a new blade thanks to the proprietary Outdoor Edge RazorSafe system. The handle is constructed from a lightweight, one-piece, nonslip glass/nylon polymer.
Outdoor Edge | outdooredge.com or 1-888-249-6942
Visibility Light
The GoLit Rechargeable Visibility Light features a weather-resistant, impact-resistant polycarbonate housing and an adjustable rubber strap. GoLit can be secured to bicycle bars, backpack webbing straps, purse straps and more. Its Disc-O Tech LED module includes four selectable colors in glow or flash—red, green, blue or white—plus color-changing. GoLit is activated by a side button and contains a built-in memory feature to save your last color setting, running up to five hours and recharging in two hours via micro USB cable.
Nite Ize | niteize.com or 1-800-678-6483
