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Apollo Tools Ltd. is a veteran-owned, independent, American small business with a focus on affordable household tool sets. We carefully design tool sets with an eye on quality, which is why our hand tools and cases are backed with a lifetime warranty and one-year limited warranty on power tools. Our customer service is U.S.-based, our headquarters is in Massachusetts and our warehouse is in Minnesota. In 2009, we began a corporate sponsorship with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and have contributed $1.4 million to medical research through the sale of a line of pink tools and pink tool sets.
DT 0739 This is the perfect tool set for a wide range for everyday maintenance and general repairs. This set is new and improved with a powerful 3.6 volt lithium-ion cordless screwdriver with two position angle adjustments and a careful selection of the most useful hand tools, all in a sturdy compact case.
DT 9408
DT 9773
This is great for repair and maintenance tasks around the home, office, garage, and yard. It’s a multipurpose tool set with the most common tools, great for DIY tasks and for computer, small engine or bike repairs. The sturdy compact storage case keeps tools secure, clean, organized and easy to find.
This is a great tool box in pink or red, includes 53 useful tools for most small projects. The compact size allows it to fit under a kitchen sink, in a car trunk or the emergency bin. The box has a removable tray for easy access and extra space to add additional tools.
DT 0773N1
DT 0020P
DT 9706P
Apollo Tools’ best-seller in red and pink is new and improved—it now comes with a powerful 3.6V lithium-ion cordless screwdriver. It contains all the tools needed for small repairs around the home and everything needed to hang pictures and mirrors, as well as a putty knife, scissors and electrical tape.
This pink tool set in a handy bag contains 41 tools and a 160-piece accessory set for home repairs, decoration, hanging, assembly and craft projects. The sturdy bag has 22 pockets and a wide-mouth opening to easily locate, organize, transport and store the included tools and more.
Our original 39-piece general tool kit is a great starter tool set for basic projects at home. It comes in blue, red, orange and pink and has sold more than 2 million units worldwide. The compact case keeps the tools neatly stored, secure, clean, organized and easy to find.
For more information on Apollo Precision Tools, call Ariane: 781-738-7397 or Kate: 617-959-0509 or visit apollotools.com.
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A First Look at 2021’s Newest Products and Innovations
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As 2020 draws to a close, it’s time to create your retail strategy for 2021. As consumers strive to update their homes and support local businesses, having the latest in product design and innovation is key for retailers looking to impress customers in the coming year. Being on the cutting edge can make the difference in a one-time sale or a lifetime customer. This year’s Hot Products Buying Guide features many products across the entire spectrum of departments and categories. From outdoor power equipment to cleaning supplies, the vendors in this buying guide have brought their latest innovations that any homeowner can make use of. Use this buying guide to fill out your assortments for the coming buying seasons and stay up to date with all of the industry’s latest product trends. The 2021 Hot Products Buying Guide is a great place to start when planning your shopping list for the coming year.
ADVERTISER INDEX Alliance Sports Group ..................................................... 4-5
Howard Products ............................................................. 27
Allway Tools ................................................................ 12-13
Hudson Lock LLC ............................................................ 30
Apollo Precision Tools .....................................................IFC
MAG Instrument.............................................................. 34
Barry’s Restore It All Products ........................................... 3
Master Magnetics Inc. .................................................... 31
Behrens Mfg............................................................... 28-29
Max USA Corporation................................................. 40-41
Bonide ............................................................................... 6
Midwest Fastener Corp. .................................................. 35
Bring It On Cleaner ......................................................16-17
NHPA Health Insurance ................................................... 43
Brondell ............................................................................. 7
NHPA Membership.......................................................... 54
Bug Ball ........................................................................... 14
Police Security Flashlights .............................................. 8-9
Car Keys Express........................................................ 20-21
Rescue! Sterling International .................................... 44-45
Chapin International......................................................... 10
Rhino Cart........................................................................FC
Cole’s Wild Bird Products Co. ..................................... 24-25
Rhino Cart................................................................... 48-49
Dantona Industries Inc. .............................................. 32-33
Rhino Cart....................................................................... BC
ECi Solutions ................................................................... 11
RMR Solutions LLC ......................................................... 38
ESCO USA/Flair-It ............................................................ 15
Rust Patrol ....................................................................... 39
Faucet Grip Inc. ............................................................... 18
Sashco ........................................................................ 52-53
General Pipe Cleaners, a div. of General Wire Spring Co. 19
Shurtape Technologies ..................................................... 42
Gordon’s USA .................................................................. 22
Sika .................................................................................. 46
Grandpa Gus’s Pest Control Products.............................. 23
Simple Strap .................................................................... 47
Great Northern Equipment ......................................... 36-37
THRASIO/Angry Orange .................................................. 51
Halechain a Wirebelt Co. ................................................. 26
Wastequip Inc........................................................... 56-IBC
Hardware Retailing’s Hot Products Newsletter ............... 50
Zerust Products ............................................................... 55
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
HOT PRODUCTS
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ew products are the lifeblood of our channel, and the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) understands that continually having access to new and unique products that meet and exceed your customers’ needs is what differentiates your store from big boxes. That’s why, for over 120 years, Hardware Retailing magazine has been the key resource for delivering new product information to independent retailers. We are proud to relaunch the Hot Products Buying Guide this year, featuring hundreds of new and unique products from over 40 vendors that can help you set your operation apart. Some of the company names you’ll recognize. They are tried and true supporters of the independent channel. Other brands are new to the market and are investing in this channel because they understand the buying power and the agility that is inherent “With this guide, to independents. Hardware Retailing The guide is available in continues to live print and digital formats, meaning you can access it up to its legacy of however it works best for you. being an industry I encourage you to take time leader for bringing with this guide and then pass it along to other members new products to of your team. They may see our readers.” value in a product you didn’t notice on your first pass. With this guide, Hardware Retailing continues to live up to its legacy of being an industry leader for bringing new products to our readers. We are confident there is something in these pages that can help elevate your business and start 2021 off with a great product plan.
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Copper Patina Rescue™
Scratch-B-Gone™
Copper Patina Rescue™ kit quickly restores damaged patina oil-rub finishes on copper sinks, tubs and faucet accessories and more. It is DIY-friendly and available in two kit sizes.
Scratch-B-Gone™ is i the e first and only TOTAL CARE SOLUTION for stainless steel recommended by leading manufacturers of appliances, grills, sinks and more. It quickly and effectively removes light and deep scratches, rust and chemical stains. 4.5/5 stars rated by consumers. It is DIY-friendly and available in two kit sizes.
Barry’s Restore It All Products® manufactures safe and effective cleaning and polishing solutions for virtually all surfaces found in the kitchen, laundry, bath, outdoor patio and grill and more. We’ve created products to address damage, rust, hard water, oxidation, grease, carbon buildup and discoloration to restore a showroom-like appearance with limited cleanup required.
Learn more about Barry’s Restore It All Products® at barrysrestoreitall.com or call 888-889-9876.
Stainless Rust Medic™
EZ Shine Polishing Cloth™
Fire Door Glass Rescue™
Stainless Rust Medic is the first and only stainless steel restoration kit with nanotechnology. It effectively removes rust and surface salts from stainless steel surfaces and protects against further corrosion. Creates fingerprint-free protection to applied surfaces with its “Stainless Nano Shield” which lasts 30 days.
EZ Shine Polishing Cloth replaces a quart of your favorite metal polish yet comes complete in an easy-to-use, pre-saturated cleaning cloth. Highly rated among users for simplicity and no messy cleanup, it leaves no paste residue and works on all metals, plastic, furniture, guns, golf clubs and much more, making it a great gift idea.
Fire Door Glass Rescue™ protects and restores fireplace and wood burning heater glass doors, quickly and safely removing carbon buildup from wood creosote to expose clear glass and seal against further buildup. Heat rated to 2,400 F, Fire Door Rescue can help prevent buildup when applied on clean glass.
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Introducing Skeeter Hawk pest defense, a full line of mosquito and flying insect defense products that combine safe, all-natural ingredients with powerful mosquito repelling technology. Skeeter Hawk exists to provide customers with the safety and security they need while enjoying the outdoors. Now you can safely protect your family from the danger of mosquitoes and harmful chemicals.
BEAT NATURE AT
ITS OWN GAME
NEW ALL-NATURAL MOSQUITO DEFENSE
Mosquito Bait Stations
Mosquito Repellent Wearables
Our wristband and carabiner wearables feature a proprietary blend of natural ingredients to repel mosquitoes and flying insects.
UV light technology and natural attractant draws in flying insects where they feed on the all-natural solution, and perish before they breed again.
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Mosquito Traps
Two trap sizes to choose from, UV light technology attracts flying insects and they are sucked in and trapped, where they dehydrate and die.
Mosquito Zappers
With two Zapper sizes to choose from, UV light technology attracts flying insects where they are zapped by a 360-degree electrical grid.
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Got pests...get ®
Powered by BONIDE, Revenge brand continues to grow and diversify. Whether it is our existing animal health protection products for farm and ranch or our newly introduced homeowner household pest control products, Revenge is what consumers are looking for against pests. From the brand’s beginnings over 100 years ago as a leader in fly tape to today where we are introducing modern, two-year roach control, Revenge is a growing brand for effective pest solutions.
REVENGE® Invisible Roach Bait
REVENGE® House Guard Foaming Aerosol
0.6% Indoxacarb • Effective for up to 2 years • Innovative puffer applicator reaches areas others can’t • Ideal for use in kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms • Nonstaining and odorless • Kills 15+ household insects • Treats up 3,000 sq. ft.
.03% Deltamethrin • Expanding foam spreads into hard-to-reach places • Kills roaches for up to 18 months • Foam disappears into invisible barrier • Nonstaining formula • Fast acting, kills on contact
REVENGE® House Guard
REVENGE® Invisible Roach Bait Display
.03% Deltamethrin • Kills home-invading pests • Odorless, nonstaining and water-based • For indoor and outdoor use • Keeps killing for up to 18 months
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• Gravity feed display easily attaches to shelf, sidekick or beam • 8 pieces per display, 4 displays per case (32 units total)
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Trusted since 1926, BONIDE has been serving gardeners by providing premium quality solutions to their pest problems for over 94 years. A leader in the industry, BONIDE is now part of the ADAMA Group which brings global resources and premier formulations. Supported by a staff of 34 field sales people and distributors throughout all corners of the U.S., BONIDE brings unparalleled resources to every local hardware store, garden center, farm and ranch or home center in America. For more information, visit bonide.com.
KleenUp® HE Concentrate
KleenUp® HE Ready-to-Use
ROSE SHIELD® Drench
ROSE SHIELD® Ready-to-Use
5.78% Glufosinate-ammonium 0.36% Glufosinate-ammonium • Kills weeds, grasses, brush • Kills weeds, grasses, brush and roots and roots • 1 gallon treats 1,000 sq. ft. • High-efficiency formula; • Visible results in hours 1 gallon of finished spray • Use around trees, gardens, treats 1,000 sq. ft. sidewalks and driveways • Economical to use, visible results in hours • Use around trees, gardens, sidewalks and driveways • One quart makes 10 gallons
0.80% Tebuconazole, 0.15% Imidacloprid • Provides six-week control of both insects and disease • Won’t wash off • Treats up to 20 rose bushes
0.66% Difenoconazole, 40% Thiamethoxam, 0.16% Lambda-Cyhalothrin • Insecticide and fungicide protects for up to 30 days • Rainproof within 60 minutes • No odor and no staining
CleanSpa Luxury Hand-held Bidet
GoSpa Travel Bidet
CleanSpa Easy Hand-held Bidet
Model CSL-40, MSRP $79.99 CleanSpa offers a refreshing clean with pressure options and superior components, like a solid metal T-valve and spiral hose with a patented inner woven core.
Model CG-70, MSRP $14.99 With the Brondell GoSpa travel bidet, take clean wherever you go. Its compact size offers the ultimate in portability, fitting easily into a purse, briefcase, suitcase or glove compartment.
Model CSE-37, MSRP $49.99 CleanSpa Easy is a hand-held bidet sprayer/shattaf that offers the clean you need at a great price. Dual spray options of continuous flow or pressure control let you customize your clean.
FreshSpa Comfort+ Bidet Attachment Model FSR-15, MSRP $49.99 FreshSpa Comfort+ provides all the cleaning power of a bidet in a fully adjustable toilet attachment. Innovative, precision-angled nozzles give you thorough washes, both front and rear.
Swash CSG15 Advanced Bidet Seat Model CSG15, MSRP $279.99 The Swash CSG15 electronic, heated bidet seat features warm water for a comfortable, hygienic wash—both front and rear. With five wash settings and aeration all from the comfort of your heated seat.
Brondell’s bidets will boom your business. The bidet business is skyrocketing in the U.S.! Recently, COVID-19 and toilet paper shortages drove bidet sales across the U.S., and the few U.S. bidet manufacturers sold out of their inventory quickly. At Brondell, we make healthy products for healthy homes. In times like these, consumers are looking for quality, smart, safe products that benefit the health of the entire household. Brondell manufactures a suite of bidets to fit in every bathroom in the country. Today, after 10 years of in-store experience, our bidets are in 2,900+ stores nationwide. Shop Brondell’s suite of bidets for your business today at brondell.com!
For more information on Brondell, call 888-542-3355 or email us at sales@brondell.com.
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Police Security Flashlights is a dominant flashlight brand in the U.S. and Canadian retail markets. Committed to our lifetime warranty, we manufacture and deliver innovative, ultra-bright, durable flashlights and headlamps to both DIY and professional markets. Police Security supports customers’ desire for quality personal lighting, whether on the job, for emergency preparedness or personal safety. Headquartered in Atlanta, Police Security products are sold in more than 38,000 retail locations.
SKYLAR For more information, contact sales manager Matt Kaye at matthew.kaye@policesecurity.com or 470-336-4750 or visit policesecurity.com.
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Pure Lighting POWER. The Police Security Skylar is an exceptional flashlight. Driving 3,300 lumens of ultra brightness, the Skylar will light up the sky. With five settings, slide focus and a beam distance of 330 meters, this flashlight is perfect for many uses.
AURA RS
AURA R
The Aura RS is the ultimate compact rechargeable penlight and is perfect for a pocket, toolbox or purse. With 180 lumens and runtime on low for 2½ hours, the Aura RS outperforms the competition. Slide focus and three modes of operation make this penlight extremely versatile for many tasks.
Police Security’s Aura rechargeable, 280 lumen LED penlight provides all the light you need at the right size. Its compact design makes it optimal for DIY and professionals who demand long-term flashlight performance. With high, low, flash and slide focus, this flashlight is perfect for a variety of uses.
LOOKOUT HEADLAMP
BLACKOUT R HEADLAMP
The Lookout Headlamp has a 1,000 lumen output, the brightest on the market and perfect for hands-free activities. This model features slide focus optics, three modes and a pivoting head for added flexibility.
The Blackout Rechargeable Headlamp stays charged for 6½ hours and has an 850 lumen output. Perfect for hands-free use, it features slide focus, three operating modes and a pivoting head.
MORF™ R230 The MORF R230 removable headlamp is a rugged 230 lumen patented headlamp, new to the personal lighting category. The front of the headlamp is removable and contains a magnet, making it a work light, all while the base of the headlamp stays lit, leaving two light sources.
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Chapin 8706 Handheld Spreader Display Chapin Hand Crank Spreaders are ideal for spreading seed or fertilizer over small areas on landscapes. The spreader’s three gate adjustments accommodate a broad range of products for your convenience. Product flow is controlled with the trigger on/off gate control. Our display includes 12 spreaders, three per PDQ carton. The shipper converts to the base.
Chapin International is a manufacturer of sprayers, spreaders and fertilizer injectors for lawn and garden, commercial landscape and industrial applications. We have been in business for more than 135 years, manufacturing our quality, innovative equipment in upstate New York. Chapin products allow your customers to cover more ground efficiently and effectively around the home, office or construction site. We offer sprayers in a wide range of sizes and configurations for specific needs. Our turf spreaders are essential tools for feeding and protecting lawns, and our salt spreaders keep walkways safe in the winter.
Chapin 8705 Hand Crank Salt Spreader The Chapin 8705A Hand Crank Salt Spreader is a convenient solution for covering small spaces or areas that are normally difficult to reach with salt or ice melt. The salt spreader’s rugged scoop has teeth which cut through material easily. Our display includes 12 spreaders, three per PDQ carton. The shipper converts to the base.
Learn more at chapinmfg.com or call 800-950-4458.
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Chapin 8303C Contractor Turf Spreader
Chapin G6015 Wet & Dry Hose End Sprayer
Chapin 82400B Professional Rock Salt Spreader
The Chapin 8303C Contractor Turf Spreader with 100 lb. capacity is one of the many outstanding walk-behind spreaders we offer. With an adjustable rotary gate, solid steel linkage, spread pattern control and wide pneumatic tires, your customers will be accurately seeding and feeding turf on their landscapes with ease.
The Chapin G6015 Wet & Dry Multipurpose Hose-End Sprayer mixes soluble granular and liquid concentrates as you spray. Dial in your concentration of product in ounces, tablespoons or teaspoons. Easily switch from wet to dry and on or off with thumb control. Four different spray patterns adjust the direction and distribution of spray.
The Chapin 82400B 100 lb. Professional Rock Salt Spreader is a cut above the rest. The wide-mouth stainless steel slide gate easily cuts through clumps of salt. The stainless steel tube frame and enclosed gears will withstand the elements. Its wide pneumatic tires provide stability over uneven terrain.
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ProLink
POS Assured
Zebra TC56
ProLink™ is an e-tailing solution that differentiates your business, increases sales and builds customer loyalty. It provides on-demand shopping and account information to your customers using their browser or mobile device. Customers can view inventory, place orders, submit quotes and receive confirmation, saving time for them—and for you.
POS Assured™ is an offline option to process emergency sales transactions when access to your cloud-based system is unavailable due to store internet connectivity, power outages or other temporary connection issues. Rest easy knowing that sales data will synchronize with your software once online, without missed transactions or duplicates.
The Zebra TC56 is a convenient and easy-to-use handheld device that improves productivity. Get more done faster by pairing this device with the AnyWare™ mobile app. Conduct physical inventory counts, capture signatures, create labels and more. Plus, the attachable trigger handle offers a convenient pistol grip for additional productivity.
RockSolid MAX Software RockSolid MAX® software features point of sale, purchasing, inventory management and accounts receivable tools at one affordable monthly price. The software is cloud-based, so you can access the system from anywhere, and your data is always protected.
ECI Software Solutions provides industry-specific business software solutions and services, focusing on cloud-based technologies. For 30+ years, ECI has served small- to medium-size manufacturing, wholesale/retail distribution, building and construction and field service organizations. Privately held, ECI is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, England, the Netherlands and Australia.
Visit ecisolutions.com/rocksolidmax or contact us at 877-521-1100 or info@ecisolutions.com.
AnyWare The AnyWare™ mobile app is an extension of RockSolid MAX. Create customer orders, access business information, compile purchase orders and view documents. Get more accomplished by accessing your business management system from the palm of your hand, no matter where you are. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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Since 1935, Allway Tools Inc. has been, and continues to be, a leader in the paint sundry hand tools category. Allway takes pride in its innovative and function-focused product offering and is confident its tools will enable you to work like a pro. Allway products are available through all major paint and hardware wholesalers.
Please contact your Allway sales representative or send your inquiries to sales@allwaytools.com Allway Tools Inc. 1255 Seabury Ave. Bronx, NY 10462 718-792-3636
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Allway Paint P Ponchoss Need to take ta a break from your y painting pa g project? p j The Allwayy Paint Ponchos pl f over your brushes shes and have you covered. These handy plastic protectors fit keeps them protected for weeks. For 1-inch to 4-inch brushes and mini rollers and fits rollers up to 9 ½ inches. The ponchos are made from EVA plastic for greater durability and feature an elastic pull cord and spring-lock closure system. The five-pack takes up very little space on your shelf, pegboard or in your toolbox; counter display also available. Reusable or disposable.
Switch Switchback Folding g Utility Knife e
Stainless Steel ee T-LINE
This patented, pa spring-loaded, p g folding g utility y knife, e, with auto f y for an auto-guard mechanism designed specifically f and a safety, combines the best off a lock-back knife switchb switchblade. Push the button on the side and itt flips w the blade behind a safe f g open with guard. Pull back to retract the guard and you’re ready to cut. Pushing the button a second time extends the guard and unlocks the knife, so that the user can safely fold it for storage. It accepts standard, two-notch utility blades.
With a brand bran new, modern refresh, the Allwayy T-Line ne of Knive is now 100 percent Stainless Steel. This his Putty Knives handyman’ favorite f f surface f handyman’s for prep provides the same feel perform and performance as its classic all-steel predecessorr with f off stainless steel, including rust-free -free the added benefits constructio and d long-lasting l l i toughness. h Th ultra-durable l durable construction The easy-to iety of and easy-to-clean putty knives are available in a variety inch flex and stiff; 3-inch 3 inch flex and stiff; blade sizes: 1 ½-inch 4 ½-inch flex; 6-inch flex; 10-inch flex; and a 5-in-1 tool.
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Stainless Steel Mud Pans 5-Gallon Narrow 5-Gallo o M r Helix Mixer
Heavy-Duty Heavy Alum H l Mixer M xer Aluminum Helix
The patented line of Allway helix mixers has a new addition. The narrow head, 5-gallon helix mixer slides through the opening without needing to remove the lid. Simply attach the hex shaft to a 3/8-inch or larger drill. The patented helix shape allows you to reach the corners and bottom of the containers without creating splatters. Universal for 1- to 5-gallon containers.
The new Heavy-Duty Aluminum Helix Mixer joins Allway’s line of bestselling mixers. Attach the hex shaft to a ½-inch or larger drill to mix thicker liquid and mud. The ALUMINUM vanes bring Allway’s patented helix mixing action to heavier duty compounds to reach the corners and bottom of the containers.
The brand new Allway Stainless Steel mud pans are made of premium, heavy-gauge stainless steel and are completely watertight thanks to the laser-welded seams. The tapered ends and sides provide a comfortable grip, while the straight edges are used to wipe joint knives clean. These professional mud pans are long-lasting and easy to clean. Available in 12-inch and 14-inch sizes.
Allwa WALL-EZ Allway A E Drywall ywall Repair Kit One-Piece Stainless Stainles Steel e Putty u Knives ives These brand new Allway Stainless Steel “Unibody” Putty Knives are for professionals and DIYers alike. Comprising rust-free stainless steel, the onepiece construction includes a professionally ground, mirrorpolished flexible blade and an ergonomic handle shape with built-in hammer end function for excellent balance during use. Designed for long-lasting use and reuse—you won’t have to worry about having to replace your knife, even with extended use. These easy-to-clean knives are available in 1 ½-inch, 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch and 10-inch size.
The brand r new Allwayy WALL-EZ Drywall Repair Kit introduces the easiest way to have a 100 percent flat surface after repair. Using the included drywall plugs (two per kit) and pilot drill and tapered hole saw, restore the structural integrity of your wall in a few easy steps. Locate wall damage or access point, use the WALL-EZ saw to drill a tapered hole, insert the drywall plug, apply drywall compound and let dry. Sand and paint as needed to cover the area and provide a clean, undetectable repair. This patented kit is the easiest solution for fixing unsightly drywall damage. Made in the U.S. Replacement repair plugs also available—items WEP2.
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Bug Ball is North America’s most effective biting fly trap! Since 2017, Bug Ball Inc. has offered its customers an effective, easy way to catch and hold onto pesky biting insects. The Bug Ball specializes in delivering results by attracting the biting flies to the ball and trapping and retaining the flies with an odorless nondrying glue. These eco-friendly traps are made from heavy-duty weather-resistant PVC material to last all season!
Bug Ball is in the Orgill and BWI Companies warehouses. For more information on Bug Ball, contact Daniel Cook at danielcook@bugballkit.com or Austin Jones at austinjones@bugballkit.com.
Bug Ball
Gnat Ball
• Made from weather-resistant heavy-duty black PVC (18 inches) • Two to three Bug Balls cover 1 acre • Equipped with a molded loop on the top and an inflation port on the side • Eliminates: horseflies, yellow flies, deer flies, greenhead flies and other biting insects!
• Made from weather-resistant heavy-duty yellow PVC (12 inches) • Two to three Bug Balls cover ½ acre • Equipped with a molded loop on the top and an inflation port on the side • Eliminates: gnats, white flies, no-see-ums, love bugs, and many other pesky flies!
Where to Use Your Bug Ball Bug Ball products work in many different types of areas including, but not limited to, greenhouses, pool areas, back yards, gardens, animal stables/shelters, barns, orchards, pastures, cabins, around fire pits, by docks and lakefronts, porch areas, golf courses and many more.
Catch ‘Em—Sticky Coating Designed to be an environmentally friendly nondrying glue that works great for keeping the insect trapped to any surface the glue is applied to. This odorless and environmentally green adhesive is safe to use around kids, pets and livestock.
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PEXLock Plumbing Clamps PEXLock is a hybrid polymer clamp approved for potable plumbing systems that installs with household pliers. PEXLock is removable with a screwdriver blade and reusable. It includes a 25-year warranty when used with Flair-It EcoPoly insert fittings and valves. PEXLock works with PEX and Polyvinyl.
Flair-It White Compression Fitting Flair-It White Compression fittings and valves are tried-and-true, never-imitated originals. Flair-It fittings are still the only ID sealing compression fittings on the market that work with PEX, PERT, Polyvinyl and Polybutylene (gray pipe). Proven for 30 years in the field. No. 1 recommended by dealers. No tool installs, simply tighten the nut.
Flair-It PRO Manifold Flair-It Manifolds come in 8 to 36 port configurations. The PRO manifold is the only true 1-inch flow chamber, maximizing water output and pressure. Its modular design allows for quick and easy hookups with Flair-It EcoPoly swivel valves. The all-plastic system uses no “O” rings, meaning there’s nothing to fail over time. The product is packaged for retail.
PEXLock Displays PEXLock’s POP display fits in a small footprint, but returns big dividends. Each PEXLock color-coded bag includes the fitting/ valve (in 3/8-, ½-, ¾- and 1-inch settings) along with the PEXLock clamps, benefitting the consumer, eliminating repair guesswork. Each resealable bag includes instructions in Spanish, English and French, along with a bar code.
Flair-It has been selling engineered fittings and valves in North America for more than 30 years. Flair-It specializes in all plastic systems, reliable in harsh environments and standing the test of time, with no leaks. Flair-It prides itself on high-quality products, backed with a 25-year warranty. The Flair-It fittings and valves, along with the original PEX A pipe FLEXPEX, are all backed in distributor warehouses throughout North America. We make plumbing simple: It doesn’t have to be rocket science.
Please contact us at 800-456-3726 or at information@escousa.net. Visit us at flairit.com or escousa.net. We are here to serve. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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Bring It On Cleaner, a family-owned business since 1986, has developed and manufactured cleaning products around the world. These products are gentle enough for the homeowner, however effective enough for cleaning professionals. For treatment on your glass and tile, our company has developed one of the most effective hard mineral and stain removers on the market today. Bring It On Cleaner is able to drop-ship orders directly to your store with free shipping on specific orders. We are available for drop-ship through both Ace’s and Orgill’s online catalogs.
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Bring It On Cleaner This innovative cleaning solution contains powerful oxygen bleach. Bring It On Cleaner was formulated to remove the toughest stains from many hard surfaces. It removes calcium, minerals and rust stains. With a fresh mint scent, it will leave your tile, sinks, showers and tubs looking amazing.
NEW
Drill Brushes Variety Retail Stand This endcap display stand contains five different Drill Brush SKUs. Each is designed for specific uses, including tile and grout, carpet and upholstery, windows and shower doors, brick and stone and much more. Six of each SKU for a total of 30 brushes.
Drill Brush 3-Pack
For more information on Bring It On Cleaner, call 800-867-2643 or visit bringitoncleaner.com or contact Vicki Lewis at vicki@touchoforanges.com.
Variety three-pack of Drill Brushes Plus 6-Inch Extension is designed for all your indoor and outdoor deep cleaning needs. Clean like a pro with this value pack of Drill Brushes and let the drill do the work for you. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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Faucet Grip is manufactured by Faucet Grip Inc. The company was formed to introduce the Faucet Grip product to the marketplace and was formally launched at the 2019 National Hardware Show. Because of its unique and useful features, it was a hit of the show and was eventually picked up by Do it Best, True Value, Ace, Orgill and several regional distributors. In just a little over a year, Faucet Grip has been installed by tens of thousands of satisfied buyers, proving to be an excellent retail product with a high margin and fast turnover. Faucet Grip is a majority woman- and minority-owned company.
For information, please contact Jim Tyner, vice president of sales and marketing at 805-402-7238 or jimtyner@faucetgrip.com or visit faucetgrip.com.
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Faucet Grip Faucet Grip is a new and innovative product that is simple in design yet solves one of the most gripping problems encountered by millions of people. Tens of millions of garden hose bibs have latticework-type handles that are small, round or slightly oval and make the hose bib very difficult to turn on and off. This is particularly true for people with small hands or weak hands due to age, arthritis or other disability. Even those with strong grips often have to use gloves to tighten the faucet sufficiently to prevent the hose from leaking. Faucet Grip attaches quickly and easily to any latticework-type hose bib faucet handle. It provides more than sufficient leverage so anyone can tighten the faucet to eliminate wasteful leaks and also turn the water back on even when the faucet has been in the closed position for weeks or months. Faucet Grip comes on an eye-catching hang card that can also fit into a counter display which is supplied with every 24-unit retail box of Faucet Grips. Because the problem of leaking and sticking hose bib faucets is so widely encountered, even a cursory glance at the Faucet Grip card allows a shopper to quickly identify Faucet Grip as an economical and valuable solution to the problem.
Copper Tubing Cutter for Tight Spaces The AutoCut® slices copper tubing in tight spaces— even with less than one inch of clearance. It’s quicker than conventional cutters, too. Just snap it onto the tube, close the gate and turn. The hardened steel cutting wheel automatically tightens as you twist—no knobs to turn! Available in ½-inch, ¾-inch and 1-inch sizes.
Handheld Power Drain Cleaner With New Quick-Grip™ Chuck General Pipe Cleaners BD Drain Gun power drain cleaner with new Quick-Grip™ chuck makes drain cleaning faster and easier than ever. The patented Quick-Grip chuck tightens firmly against the drain snake with just a quarter turn and lets you tackle stubborn clogged drains. It features tough Flexicore® cables with a wire rope inner core for toughness and flexibility, a durable plastic drum and convenient grip shield.
New AutoCutPL® Plastic Tubing Cutter Cuts CPVC quickly, cleanly and easily! General Pipe Cleaners’ new AutoCutPL® plastic tubing cutter offers a fast, easy way to cut CPVC-CTS. Especially useful when repairing old brittle CPVC, it produces clean, uncrushed, square cuts with less effort. Available in ½-inch, ¾-inch, and 1-inch sizes.
General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring Co., is a leading manufacturer of high quality, American-made drain cleaning equipment. In business since 1930, the third-generation family-owned company is celebrating nearly 90 years of service to drain cleaning professionals and plumbing contractors, as well as to facilities managers, the rental industry and the hardware/DIY market. The Toughest Tools Down the Line.
Prevent Splash-Back With General’s New VersaPlunge™ Toilet Plunger! Are your customers tired of messy, germ-laden splashback from old-fashioned toilet plungers? With its patented VersaFlange™, the VersaPlunge plunger’s pliable cone easily conforms to nearly any shaped toilet bowl opening, creating a tight seal. It’s better than any other plunger on the market! VersaPlunge’s VersaFlange end rolls up to make a flat bottom to clear sinks, tubs and other drain openings.
Contact the Drain Brains® at General Pipe Cleaners at 800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300 or visit drainbrain.com.
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Car Keys Express is a global leader in automotive key replacement for businesses and consumers. The company invented the world’s first Universal Car Remote and Universal Car Keys and is the only company that manufactures a full line of aftermarket versions of modern car keys, like remote keys and smart keys. Car Keys Express
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offers a complete line of retail-friendly solutions to allow retailers to build a key replacement program or enhance an existing program. Founded in 2002, the company is continually recognized for excellence in the industry, winning Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Simple Key™
Offer a simple DIY solution for modern car keys. Once you cut the keys, customers pair them at the press of a button. Features • Universal remote key replaces dozens of keys for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles • EZ Installer™ eliminates complex pairing equipment • Covers 16 million vehicles
Toyota Simple Key™
Available in two four-button remote key configurations that include unlock, lock, panic and trunk functions for Toyota vehicles made from 2006-2011 and 2014-2019. Features • Contains Toyota remote key and EZ Installer™ DIY pairing device • Covers more than 5.7 million vehicles
Nissan and Infiniti Simple Key™
Offer replacement smart keys to Nissan and Infiniti drivers. Customers complete vehicle pairing with our easy-to-use DIY EZ Installer™. Features • Universal Nissan and Infiniti smart key replaces multiple OEM keys • EZ Installer™ DIY pairing • Covers more than 8.5 million vehicles from 2007-2019
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Simple Key™
Offer this DIY replacement for Chrysler’s FOBIK-style remotes without cutting keys. Consumers plug the EZ Installer™ into their vehicle’s diagnostic port to pair keys in just minutes— no tools required. Features • Universal aftermarket FOBIK • EZ Installer™ DIY pairing • Covers 5 million vehicles
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Smart Key Simple Key™
Universal Car Remote
Offer replacement smart keys to millions of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep owners—no key cutting required. DIY EZ Installer™ allows consumers to pair without complex programming equipment.
The world’s first and only Universal Car Remote. Covers more than 60 million vehicles, including most older vehicles. Offer a complete solution by adding Universal Car Remotes to your key replacement program.
Features • Universal smart key replaces dozens of OEM SKUs • EZ Installer™ DIY pairing • Covers 6.6 million vehicles
Features • Like a universal TV remote, but for cars • Replaces 216 OEM remotes • Covers more than 60 million vehicles
To learn more, visit carkeysexpress.com, call 800-557-EXPRESS or email retail marketing director Kirk Stewart at retail@carkeysexpress.com. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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Trimec® Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate Trimec® Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate has more than 50 years of proven performance. Trimec controls 230+ common broadleaf weeds, including dandelion, clover, henbit, creeping charlie and others as listed. This concentrated three-way formulation is the economical choice for large lawns.
Whether it’s a hobby farm or a suburban landscape, Americans take pride in their property, and Gordon’s® understands that pride. Available at your favorite farm and home retailers and hardware stores, Gordon’s® brands deliver the dependable, economic products property owners need to care for their lawns, landscapes and farms.
Learn more about Gordon’s® at gordonsusa.com or contact us at sales@gordonsusa.com or 800-884-3179.
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Sedge Stop™ Nutsedge Weed Killer
Trimec Tri ec® SPEED S D
Sedge Stop™ Nutsedge Weed Killer controls sedge and kyllinga species, plus listed broadleaf weeds. Applied to wet or dry turf, Sedge Stop comes in an innovative shaker can for easy application, and the granular formulation reduces the potential for drift or off-target application.
Trimecc® SPEED Tri S Lawn Weed W Killer Co trols 250+ broadleaf Concentrate controls we g dandelion, dandel weeds, including clover, he bi wild ild violet iolet chickweed, ground ivy, henbit, and others as listed. The concentrated formulation delivers visual results in as little as 8 hours and won’t harm lawns when used as directed.
Trimec® Crabgrass Plus Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate
Amine 400 2,4-D Weed Killer
Trimec Crabgrass Plus Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate is a concentrated, three-way herbicide formulation that controls emerged grassy weeds such as crabgrass, foxtail and broadleaf signalgrass, as well as 200+ common broadleaf weeds, including dandelions, clover, chickweed, plantain, poison ivy and others as labeled. ®
Gordon’s® Amine 400 2,4-D Weed Killer delivers economical control of broadleaf weeds in lawns, pastures, rangeland, corn, sorghum, wheat and barley. Amine 400 can be mixed with other products and is also labeled for use on fencerows, drainage ditchbanks, rights-of-way and industrial sites.
LV MAX Fast-Acting Weed Killer LV MAX Fast-Acting Weed Killer controls more than 90 broadleaf weeds, including ground ivy, thistle, bindweed, horseweed, buttercup and pigweed. It’s labeled for use in lawns, pastures and non-cropland areas, and LV MAX offers clearly visible results in as little as 6 hours in yards located in warmer temperatures.
Display Units Show customers you have the latest, most innovative products big-box retailers don’t stock. With counter displays, floor displays and power wings, Grandpa will turn products faster.
Grandpa Gus believes in doing things differently. He liked the old ways, the natural way, of keeping pests out… and, most importantly, he believes in products that work, period. His made-in-America solutions—the only way he’d have it— are unforgettable for customers, just like his face. This fresh but established brand is a creation of Vic West Brands and is not available in big-box stores. You can get yours through Ace, Do it Best, True Value or your favorite distributor. Direct inquiries are always welcome, too. Give us a call today to get started with low PPD minimums.
Visit grandpagus.com or contact us at 888-698-6463 or sales@grandpagus.com.
Mouse Repellent Pouches
Potent Mouse Repellent Spray
Potent Rodent Repellent Powder
The easiest way to stop mice and prevent them from returning. Peppermint-scented repellent is a best-seller and a best value. It is available in 4 packs and 10 packs.
The original, most potent mouse-specific spray on the market. Stop chewing on wiring and replenish pouches. Provides 1,280 sprays per bottle and pairs great with pouches.
Stop rats and mice from coming indoors by sprinkling this potent powder outside homes, RVs and machinery. Extra concentrated formula contains ingredients rodents can’t stand.
Mosquito Dynamiters
Spider Repellents
Customers will stop mosquitoes in their yard and stop them from laying eggs. Season-long solution with refills for additional sales. Best value in the market.
This product comes in pouches and a spray that stop spiders and leave rooms smelling better. It uses natural ingredients that are safe in your home. It stops ants, too!
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Halechain™ is a manufacturer of high-quality single jack chain, double jack chain and ladder chains. Halechain™, formally known as Hale Bros Inc. (est. 1893), is now a part of Wire Belt Company of America. Our chains are manufactured in the U.S. at our modern manufacturing facility in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Our focus is providing our customers with the highest quality chains available in the industry. Halechain™ operates with a few simple promises to our customers: world-class customer service, on-time delivery and providing the highest quality chain products in the industry.
Single Jack Chain Weldless single jack chain is manufactured in figure-eight-shaped links joined together to form the chain. Halechain™ manufactures and inventories nine sizes of single jack chain from #8 to #20. Made in the U.S., single jack chain is used in applications such as hanging signs, toys, lights, crafts and more.
For more information, visit wirebelt.com or contact Halechain™ a Wire Belt Company at 603-644-2500 or sales@wirebelt.com.
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Double Jack Chain
Ladder Chain
Weldless double jack chains are designed with figure-S links joined together to form the chain. Halechain™ inventories two sizes of double jack chain, #16 and #18. Halechain’s double jack chains are a flexible and versatile solution ideal for many different applications.
When you need a light wire chain for use in low-torque applications, Halechain’s ladder chain is the perfect solution. Made in the U.S., Halechain™ manufactures a full line of high-quality standard and custom sized ladder chain in both fractional and metric specifications.
Just a few of the products customers trust from Howard Products
Wax-It-All Food-Grade Paste Wax • Enhances beauty and protects surfaces to make them look better and last longer • Easy to use. Simply rub the wax on, let it absorb and buff off any excess • Safe for indoor and outdoor countertop surfaces • Helps delay tarnishing and oxidation of bronze, copper, brass, and even wrought iron • Gives finishes a soft sheen and a smooth feel • Lock in the oils and waxes after using Howard’s other food-grade products • Made in the USA with food-grade carnauba wax, beeswax, and mineral oil
Over the years, they have also learned how to better listen to customer ideas and suggestions, which is why they recently re-formulated and re-packaged their Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish.
Most co-ops and distributors carry Howard Products. For more information, contact us at custserv@howardproducts.com or 800-266-9545 or visit howardproducts.com
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish • Perfect addition to your cleaning arsenal for housekeepers and DIYers • Ideal for both residential and commercial stainless steel kitchen surfaces and appliances • Prolongs time between cleans and dries without leaving streaks • No-rinse, residue-free formula that is also safe for faux stainless steel, aluminum, and chrome
Since 1969, Howard Products has been manufacturing quality products that customers have come to expect and trust from the brand. So it’s safe to say when they come out with a new product, like their Wax-It-All food-grade paste wax, customers are going to look for it on the shelves.
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FOUNDED IN 1911, Behrens is committed to creating quality metalware using the best materials, craftsmanship and design. Now, the most hardworking brand you have ever heard of, our Metalware Classics and Home Industrials bring you value, multi-purpose, sustainable products with a promise to function exceptionally well and possibly last a lifetime. You can trust Behrens, as our skills have been honed with over 100 years of practice.
Where to buy Behrens products are available to sell throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information regarding our brand, products or to learn about how a retailer can carry our products, contact customer service
(507) 454-4664 or customerservice@behrensmfg.com To view our pallet specials and more visit: www.behrensmfg.com/hotproducts
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CLEANING AND ORGANIZING
We’re serious about products with a sensible approach to getting organized, cleaning up, and getting living. Simple but chic ways to get and keep things the way you like them, so you can enjoy your people, your life, your home. Cleaning never looked so good.
COMPOSTING
While on your ecofriendly journey, there’s always a continuous longing to minimize your environmental footprint. Our composters store food scraps in style while making a positive change and reducing landfill waste. When it comes to sustainable living, go for the garden gold.
GARDENING
The best things in life are functional, versatile, and green. Our classic, galvanized rustic pieces are simple, but stylish and compliment all environments they’re placed in. Let’s grow your green thumb into a green lifestyle.
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MADE IN THE U.S. Key Blanks Buy factory direct from the premiere manufacturer of key blanks in the industry for the past 50 years. Direct OEM pricing available.
TigerShark2 The next-generation key machine. Cut high-security, standard automotive, commercial and residential, dimple and tubular keys. Engraving feature will be a big help on your next master keying job. And the coolest feature is the automatic rotating head that allows you to make angle cuts for Medeco®. Financing available.
Hudson Lock LLC was founded in 1963, with a mission to provide high-security locks to customers that supercede their expectations. Sharing the same mission and values, HPC/ESP/Jacob Holtz (Hudson Lock acquisitions) operate as one unit of Hudson Lock LLC and is the name you can trust and count on for all your security and caster needs. With almost 60 years of experience, Hudson Lock LLC is your one-stop for key machines, keys, locks, locksmith equipment/tools and cCasters. Hudson Lock LLC has been offering an expansive line of highly engineered, specialty security products to the hardware and locksmith distribution markets for decades. All locks, keys and key machines that we supply are engineered and manufactured in the U.S. Rest assured: You can be confident in the quality of our products.
KeKabs Get organized with Keyable KeKab (shown), Digital KeKabs, 4-Wheel KeKabs with key override or Single-Tag KeKabs. All constructed of heavygauge steel in various sizes. Smaller sizes are perfect for homes, apartments and small businesses. Larger sizes have sufficient capacity for universities, hospitals and large office towers.
Learn more about Hudson Lock at hudsonlock.com or call 800-434-8960 or 800-323-3295.
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Table Shox
Universal Casters
Automatic, hydraulic table glides that self-adjust every time your restaurant tables are moved to immediately solve your wobbly table problems. Suitable for use indoors and outdoors (with cap). They include a swivel feature for increased stability, feature a 400 lb. load capacity per set of four and automatically adjust to 5/16 inch.
Patented technology, uniquely Four-wheel resettable combination lock engineered to deliver load capacity, with key override. Easy to install, perfect superior strength and durability, for residential, commercial and industrial engineered for easy rolling, connections use. Comes in two different sizes, for every application and wheels standard and large. for every floor type. Five caster configurations in one bag with our Locking X-Caster Kit, 150-lb. load capacity per caster, over 20 million in use.
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HPC Wall Safes
Magnetic Floor Sweeper With Quick Release
Magnetic Bulletin Bar
Easily prevent costly injuries and repairs with our Magnetic Floor Sweepers. Featuring adjustable sweeping height and quick-release functionality, you can safely clean up ferrous metal debris indoors and outdoors over any terrain and in any weather. Available in popular 36- and 18-inch widths, packaged in four-color, trilingual retail display boxes.
Magnetic Bulletin Bars turn any surface into a magnetic board. Organize and display calendars, photos, to-do lists, important documents and more on powder-coated or brushed steel bars with strong magnets. Easily mounts to walls with removable adhesive or screws. Magnets make changing the display quick and easy.
Magnet Anywhere™ Hang posters, photos and artwork quickly and easily on smooth or textured surfaces without holes in your walls or displayed items. Removable adhesive holds the nickel-plated steel discs anywhere. Powerful neodymium magnets hold your item in place. Ideal for home, office, school and dorm room.
Founded in 1976, employee-owned and located in Castle Rock, Colorado, Master Magnetics Inc. is your best source for magnets and magnetic devices for the hardware, home improvement, automotive, craft, hobby, office and housewares markets. The Magnet Source® brand is a trademark of Master Magnetics Inc. and represents exceptional quality, expertise and customer service. We offer exceptional retail support with an extensive product line of more than 250 retail-ready, trilingual-packaged SKUs, merchandising displays, custom planograms and free POP graphics, serving large and small retailers, co-ops and distributors throughout North America.
For more information, call 888-293-9190, visit magnetsource.com or email magnetsupport@magnetsource.com. Magnetic ToolMat™ The Magnetic ToolMat™ is a flexible magnetic mat designed for holding tools and small parts. Magnetic on both sides to attract to any flat or curved metal surface, it’s a mobile tool rack keeping tools and parts with you while working, helping you stay organized and work quickly and efficiently. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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Dantona Industries and its retail brand UltraLast, has been serving retailers and the commercial and professional battery industries since 1988. The company is located in New York on Long Island. Our product line over the years has grown to over 7,000 battery models in over 40 categories.
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Dantona Industries strives to be a leader. UltraLast can fill all of your battery needs with one order. We also have UltraLast alkaline, cordless phone batteries, lithium coin type batteries, hearing aid batteries, 6V lantern batteries, Saft AA and ½AA batteries, plus 35 more categories.
Solar Light batteries
Learn more about Dantona Industries at dantona.com or contact us at sales@dantona.com or 800-326-8662 to see what we can do for you.
UltraLast provides the most complete line of tough and durable solar light batteries in the U.S. Featuring 10 different retail blister carded models, UltraLast by Dantona can fill your solar light battery needs. Sizes: LIFEPO4 (14430, 14500, 18500), ni-cad (AAA, AA, 2/3AA, 2 /3AAA) and NiMH (AA, 1/3AAA) models in two or four packs.
18650 Li-Ion Batteries and Lithium Ion Battery Chargers
Tactical and LED flashlights and headlights are a best-selling category. They require high quality, safe to use batteries and chargers. UltraLast from Dantona has a complete product line. UltraLast has one- and two-pack 18650 batteries in standard and high capacity, as well as li-ion chargers and battery/ charger combo kits.
Aftermarket Power Tool Batteries
DIY consumers and professional customers need a low-priced, high-quality battery solution for their power tools. Dantona has the solution. With over 150 different models of power tool batteries in ni-cad and li-ion chemistries, power tool batteries can now be affordable.
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Mag Instrument’s only factory is now, and always has been, in Southern California. Our entire manufacturing workforce, from product development, machinists, engineers, customer service and shipping, everyone reports to work there. The wide range of U.S.manufactured Maglite Brand products are known to consumers and retailers for their quality craftsmanship and reliability. Our Maglite flashlights and accessory items are carried every day by ordinary people all over the world, as well as law enforcement officers, emergency responders and our military service men and women. Retailers everywhere recognize the Maglite Brand, and stocking Maglite enables consumers to shop a selection of highest quality flashlights, whether they are looking for outstanding LED technology or desire the rugged dependability that can only come from a legendary U.S.manufactured product like Maglite.
For more information, visit maglite.com, contact Dave Arff at darff@magmail.com or call 909-947-1006 ext. 2490.
ML300L LED 2-CELL D FLASHLIGHT
ML150LR(X) RECHARGEABLE LED FAST-CHARGING FLASHLIGHT
Whether you’re a professional using a flashlight for work or security, an outdoor enthusiast who takes it camping or an occasional user wanting it for emergencies at home or on the road, our new ML300L D-cell LED is The Light For All Your Needs.
The ML150LR(X) Rechargeable LED Flashlight by Maglite will recharge to 80 percent in a half-hour. It has 1082 lumens and in high mode it will run for more than 3 hours. In eco-mode, the ML150LR(X) will go for 79 hours nonstop with usable light. The beam throw is 500 yards (458m).
MINI MAGLITE PRO O LED POCKET/PURSE FLASHLIGHT
XL50 LED LE 3-CELL C AAA
If you appreciate great design and legendary performance, you’ll appreciate the iconic Mini Maglite Pro LED Flashlight by Maglite. The Mini Maglite Pro LED Flashlight’s beam throw is 188 yards (172m). That’s almost two football fields! Yet, it’s small enough to fit right into your pocket or purse.
SOLITAIRE LED SOLITAI KEYCHAIN FLASHLIGHT The iconic Solitaire LED Flashlight by Maglite is designed to fit perfectly on your keychain, backpack or purse. Not only is it known for its legendary performance—there’s nothing else that has been nor will ever be designed like it. For a really small flashlight, its beam throw is 50 yards (46m). That’s half a football field! And it will run nonstop for almost 2 hours on just one AAA battery.
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The XL50® delivers user-friendly, performance-oriented features in a sleek, tactical design and is driven by the next generation of MAG-LED technology. It has a compact, pocket-size design and the pushbutton tailcap switch makes it easy to use. The XL50® has three functions using the tailcap switch: 100 percent power, 25 percent power and emergency strobe.
MINI MAGLITE LED 2AAA FLASHLIGHT Small, simple, but surprisingly bright, the MINI MAGLITE AAA LED Flashlight features the same classic look and size and the same simple operation. Just twist the head to turn it on, turn it off and focus the beam. But thanks to a latest-generation LED light engine, it produces a beam whose intensity is nothing short of amazing.
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In the recent decade, Midwest entered the Construction Fastener business with our Midwest brand and the SaberDrive brand. We are excited to announce in 2021, we are re-launching our brands and launching new brands and new items featuring innovation across all construction fasteners. Midwest Fastener has a long-standing reputation in the general fastener aisle for being knowledgeable, responsive and trusted with quality products and keeping our commitments. Our sales force is committed to servicing local hardware stores and lumberyards and being the best in the industry.
For more information, visit constructionscrews.com or call 800-444-7313.
SaberDrive Platinum All new premium fastener! Engineered to handle any job with top performance. Certified tough with corrosion resistant testing. Designed to be one of the best construction fasteners on the market. SaberDrive Platinum features include: • XL2500 Coating • Easy Drive Spiral-RazorTM Tip • Star Drive • ICC Certified* • Countersinking Arc Nibs • Spiral Shank Threading • Cutting Blade Threads • U-Shaped Clean-Out Threads Available in 1 lb., 5 lb., 10 lb., 20 lb. and 25 lb. tubs. *Pending
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SaberDrive BuildRight Affordable reliability, BuildRight offers quality fasteners to complete and simplify your job. • Corrosion Resistant Coating • Phillips or Square Drive Available in 1 lb., 3 lb. and 5 lb. and ¼ keg boxes.
Recognized and requested high-quality SaberDrive! Our proven construction fastener line. Strong and tough to complete the job. • XL1500 Coating • Star Drive • Countersinking Nibs • Serrated Threads • Clean-Out Threads • Type-17 Tip Available in 1 lb., 3 lb., 5 lb., 10 lb., 25 lb. and ¼ keg boxes and tubs. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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Established over 30 years ago, Great Northern Equipment (GNE) prides itself as a diverse company that realizes you need economical and long-term solutions to find profitable avenues. GNE manufactures and distributes top-quality equipment you can trust and count on at an exceptional value. We continue to provide extraordinary service, quality and support that makes GNE your go-to company for durable and professional equipment. Building lasting relationships with each customer and satisfying their needs has been the foundation of our business. This philosophy carries forward with each new customer we work with.
DOSKO NEW from Dosko: 337S-13HC Swivel Grinder! This unique grinder features a swiveling grinder head that delivers easy sweeping action of grinding. Wheel the stump grinder to the stump, engage the single-lever wheel lock and grind the stump with the swivel action, gliding left and right over the stump!
TURFCO For more information, visit gnedi.com.
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Aerate more than 2 acres each hour with the XT8 Riding Aerator! Designed for rental companies, the XT8 ensures consistent tine depth with the patent-pending Auto-Depth Control. The XT8’s design allows you to maneuver over curbs while still fitting through a standard gate. It’s aeration done right and fast!
BRAVE The new Brave Sani-Mister offers complete peace of mind by sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces and eliminating bacteria, viruses and more. The Sani-Mister provides complete coverage of floors, walls and other surfaces. The Sani-Mister features an easy-to-measure tank, flushing valve for quick cleanups, heavy-duty tubular frame and pneumatic wheels. The product is suitable for use with all your preferred surface disinfectants.
IRON and OAK Iron and Oak offers a full range of heavy-duty log splitters so your customers can keep splitting for years to come. The 20-Ton Horizontal 2-Way Log Splitter gets the job done fast by boasting a 7-second stroke time by splitting with both sides of the splitting blade.
JRCO
MAXIM
The popular JRCO Tine Rake Dethatcher uses patented tines to lift thatch without damaging turfgrass all while combing grass to give the lawn a clean, raked appearance. It easily attaches to your mower with JRCO’s unique mounting system that works with most popular mowers. Do more with your mower!
Built for the professional, the NEW Maxim Rear Tine Tiller is a gardening beast! Popular among rental companies, this tiller holds up to rigorous daily use and abuse. The rugged steel frame construction is as durable as it is agile and offers an incredibly long life span compared to competitors. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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RMR Solutions LLC was founded in early 2013 by president Chris Atkinson. Chris has been a pioneer in the restoration and remediation field since 1991, when he started a small restoration company and grew it to be the largest non-franchise restoration company in southeast Michigan. Through the years, many of his remediation teams spent countless hours sanding and scrubbing mold and mildew from attics and crawl spaces, Chris decided it was time for a change. He developed a solution that would revolutionize the commercial mold remediation industry by greatly reducing the labor-intensive work it required.
RMR-86 Instant Mold & Mildew Stain Remover Ideal for Decks, Siding, Wood, Attics, Crawl Spaces Produces results in seconds! Quickly fights mold and mildew stains with a powerful stain remover. Watch stains disappear in seconds. Simply spray our ready-to-use formula on the affected area and watch mold stains disappear. No scrubbing needed. • Instant results • Use on many surfaces • Over 10,000 positive reviews
Learn more at RMRsolutions.com or contact us at sales@rmrsolutions.com or 866-822-8744.
RMR-141 RTU Disinfectant, Fungicide and Cleaner Ideal for cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing. Use on kitchen counters appliances, stove tops, cabinets, floors, garbage cans, toilet exteriors, bathtubs and sinks. Powerful, positively charged disinfectant that works to easily track down and stick to negatively charged bacteria. Kills 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria. EPA registered, ready-to-use disinfectant for emerging pathogens. • EPA Registered List-N • Kills 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria • Positively charged disinfectant • Tested at near 100 percent soil load
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Heavy-Duty Rust Preventative
Rust Preventative Countertop Display
Rust Patrol® Heavy Duty has a new look! Our label highlights what it does best—prevent rust. Around our diamond are the benefits of using Rust Patrol®. Penetrate, Lubricate and Repel Water. If you’re ready to sell your customers the absolute best, then give us a call!
This compact display has a small footprint but a powerful punch. Rust Patrol® will protect, penetrate, lubricate and repel water. Your customers will be back for more! Available in Multi-Purpose, Heavy Duty and Lubricating Oil.
Aerosol Spray Countertop Display
Insect Bite and Sting Ointment
Our 12-pack, 7-ounce aerosol can countertop display is great for shelves and the checkout counter. The new header is informative and highlights the things Rust Patrol® does best—protect, penetrate, lubricate and repels water. Available in Multi-Purpose, Heavy Duty and Lubricating Oil.
This over-the-counter ointment works on bites and stings from fire ants, wasps, bees, hornets, bed bugs, mosquitos, chiggers and jellyfish. It reduces the swelling and pain of blisters and welts. The product is recommended by doctors and safe for all ages.
Multi-Purpose Rust Preventative Why waste your customer’s money on any other brand? Give them Rust Patrol®, the “One Can To Do It All!” • Prevents and stops rust • Gunk-free! • Frees stuck parts • Works on a variety of metals • Last 4x longer • Ready within 5 minutes • Easy to use
3 Rust Preventative Formulas Active at the molecular level, Rust Patrol® saves your customer time and money by working quickly, lasting longer and with less product. Order our three formulas today! Available in Multi-Purpose, Heavy Duty and Lubricating Oil.
MASS Management provides some of the most progressive products in the market today. Their range of high-performance products will delight your customers while growing your bottom line. Two of their top performers are Rust Patrol®, a rust preventative that fights rust, lubricates and frees rusted parts like none other; and Mountain Mike’s Remedies, Stops the Sting®, developed in the hills of Kentucky more than 50 years ago. It is one of the most sought-after insect bite and sting ointments in stores today. Join the MASS today and start selling and growing your bottom line with Rust Patrol® and Stops the Sting®!
To learn more, email us at sales@mass-management.com or call 803-396-8400.
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Since 1942, MAX has been recognized worldwide as a leading manufacturer of high-end industrial tools. The MAX Advantage begins with our R&D, engineering and production teams and ends with our customers. Based on end-user feedback, we continually re-engineer our products to meet real-world demands. Our close working relationships with our customers allow us to stay ahead of industry trends in growing markets.
For more information, contact national account manager Bruce Panveno at bpanveno@maxusacorp.com or 815-546-1150 or visit maxusacorp.com.
MAX’s 200 R&D engineers concentrate on developing products with highly innovative and durable features to support the ever-evolving needs of the professionals who use them. MAX products are developed in Japan and manufactured in ISO-9001- and ISO-14001-certified factories. All products are evaluated to meet strict quality and performance standards. Many of the 100 PSI pneumatic nail guns are equipped with a patented, self-cleaning, maintenance-free endcap filter that captures foreign substances before they can enter the tool and automatically ejects them when the air hose is disconnected. MAX’s accomplishments for the industrial products category include being the first manufacturer in the world to develop a roofing nailer (1982), battery-powered rebar tying tools (1993) and a high-pressure compressor and high-pressure nail guns (1994). MAX offers a no-hassle, 30-Day Contractor’s Promise on its 100 PSI construction nailer guns. For whatever reason, if a contractor wants to return a MAX nail gun listed below, MAX will accept the return from our customer for credit or replacement. The 30-Day Contractor’s promise does not apply to industrial applications. Tools covered: CN445R3, CN565S3, CN665D, SN890F2, SN883RH3, SN890CH3/34, SN883CH2/28, SN438J, NF235A/23-35, NF255FA/18, NF255SF2/18, NF665A/15, TA238B/18-6, TA551B/16-11. Where to Buy: Ace, True Value, Do it Best, Orgill, LMC, House-Hasson and United Hardware (Free merchandising displays are available with a qualifying order.)
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SuperFinisher® NF665A/15
Supe Framerr® SN883RH3 Super S 3
SuperS SuperStapler r® TA551B/16-11 TA 1
This 15 ga. professional-grade pneumatic finish nailer can be used for fastening door and wood casings, moldings, plywood decorative boards and other interior finish work, and furniture and panel assembly.
This 21-degree 2 professional-grade f ro f full round head pneumatic framing nailer can be used for framing, sheathing, decking and subflooring. The SuperFramer is also available in 28-degree (SN883CH2/28) and 34-degree (SN890CH3/34) collations.
This professional-grade prof medium crown c be used for f sheathing,, stapler can subfloori subflooring, rooff decking, pallets, vinyl siding, furniture frames and crate and box assembly.
Innovative Features • Switchable fire mechanism. The tool can move between contact fire and single fire mode with the simple switch of a lever. • 360-degree rotating exhaust deflector. This allows users to divert exhaust air away from their faces. • Most powerful finish nailer in its class. At only 3.9 lbs., the slim body easily fits into tight spaces.
SuperLocator® SN438J This new professional-grade pneumatic metal connector nailer drives metal connector nails that are 1 ½ inches in length by 0.131 to 0.148 inches in diameter. The SN438J is great for strapping, fastening joist hangers, seismic and hurricane ties, rafter ties, post bases and caps, foundation anchors and other metal framing hardware. Innovative Features • Extremely durable contact arm. A beefed-up contact arm provides greater protection from breakage due to nail jams and accidental dropping of the tool. • High-performance driver blade. A denser driver blade provides 1.7 times more durable than other competitive driver blades. • No obstruction to visibility when placing fasteners into connector holes. The precision placement nose exposes the nail tip to allow the precise placement of fasteners into the connector holes.
Innovative Features • Compact framer easily fits between studs. At 11 7/8 inches, the SN883RH3 is 30 percent shorter than conventional tools, allowing the user to easily fit the tool in between studs. • No nail waste or jams. A nose magnet holds the last nail in place to prevent the tool from jamming and to allow you to use every nail in a coil.
Innovative Features • Newly designed 3-tooth driver blade. The center tooth of the driver blade pushes down the center of each staple crown. The side tooth holds the staple to prevent jamming when it drives. The groove of the driver blade firmly holds each staple to prevent the stapler from slipping. • Rapid-fire trigger. This special trigger allows for high-speed fastening—up to 15 nails per second.
SuperSider® CN565S3 This professional-grade pneumatic siding nailer can be used for sheathing, subflooring, roof decking, exterior deck, siding, fencing, exterior trim, furring and strapping jobs. Innovative Features • Slim contact arm. It provides a clean finish by guiding the nail to reduce bending. • No mar contact tip. It reduces the appearance of driver marks around the nail head and on materials. • Anti-double fire trigger. It prevents multiple nails from being fired in one shot.
SuperRoofer® CN445R3 This professional-grade nail gun can be used for fastening asphalt and fiberglass shingles, fastening lath wire to plywood, the installation of siding and wooden box assembly. Innovative Features • Tar-Resistant Nose. Its removable contact foot resists tar 8 times longer than conventional tools and is easy to clean. • Extreme driving power. The full round head driver blade fastens with the strongest holding power on the market. • No nail waste or jams. A nose magnet holds the last nail in place to prevent the tool from jamming. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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Shurtape Technologies LLC, headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, is a global, industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products. Together, the company’s subsidiaries serve markets such as industrial/ MRO, construction, packaging, electrical, stucco, HVAC, professional paint, automotive, marine, entertainment, DIY, home and office and retail. Shurtape Technologies offers products under recognizable brand names, including Duck®, FrogTape®, T-Rex®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape® and Kip®. FrogTape® brand started with the original FrogTape® Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape that changed painting with patented PaintBlock® Technology. This dedication to improving painting has built the brand from a single tape to a variety of solutions.
FrogTape® Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape The original FrogTape® Multi-Surface painter’s tape features medium adhesion and will remove cleanly from most surfaces for up to 21 days and seven days in direct sunlight. This green painter’s tape is ideal for masking a variety of surfaces and is perfect for both basic and advanced paint projects.
FrogTape® Delicate Surface Painter’s Tape FrogTape® Delicate Surface painter’s tape features low adhesion and will remove cleanly from most surfaces for up to 60 days. This yellow painter’s tape is ideal for masking delicate or freshly painted surfaces but can be used for application on most common paint projects.
Learn more at frogtape.com or contact us at 800-321-0253 or askus@shurtape.com.
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FrogTape® Pro Grade Painter’s Tape
FrogTape® Pro Grade Orange Painter’s Tape™
FrogTape® Pro Grade Painter’s Tape is the only blue tape good enough to be FrogTape®. We’ve taken traditional blue painter’s tape and applied patented PaintBlock® Technology that makes FrogTape No. 1 with paint pros for sharp lines with no paint bleed.
FrogTape® Pro Grade Orange Painter’s Tape™ offers high adhesion and quick stick. The backing makes it easy to use on interior and exterior applications and it removes cleanly without shredding for three days. Pro Grade Orange does not contain PaintBlock® Technology.
Protect Your Employees’ Health Are you looking for ways to help protect and support your employees amid COVID-19? Affordable group health insurance is a valuable asset for both employers and employees. The NHPA Health Insurance Plan offers great benefits with low group rates and the flexibility to choose your plan design.
“Many independent business owners struggle with the high costs of health insurance. The NHPA Health Insurance Plan provides retailers with a realistic solution to offer benefits to employees.” Bob Chiesa | President & CEO | Custom Benefits Insurance Group Inc. For more information, go to YourNHPA.org/health-insurance
NHPA
North American Hardware and Paint Association
We’ve been making smarter pest control since 1982—with our own manufacturing and research team—all from our factory in Spokane, Washington. We make well-designed, easy-to-use products that flat work.
Learn more about the RESCUE! product line at rescue.com/BookNow.
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Child-Resistant Ant Baits
Reusable Fruit Fly Traps
Decorative Spider Traps
Mosquito GoClip®
One-Season Reusable Japanese Beetle Trap
Indoor Fly TrapStik®
You need both protein and sugar baits to effectively knock down ant colonies—as well as the right texture that ants find appealing. We make a gel formula with separate protein and sugar that ants want to carry away and share. The bait won’t spill and kids can’t get into it.
Capture spiders with a sleek and durable spider trap from RESCUE!® Our exclusive glue dot technology allows more spiders to enter and get caught. And when one side is full, simply flip it over to use again. This product has a pet-friendly design that keeps paws and noses safe from the glue.
One-season reusable trap means having just ONE Japanese Beetle Trap SKU to manage—no replacement bags or lures! Its controlled-release lure lasts the entire season, and the bag opens and closes at the bottom for easy use and reuse. It includes both pheromone and floral lures, and both Japanese and Oriental beetle pheromones.
Deck & Patio Fly TrapStik®
This is an odor-free and pesticide-free way to trap flies in outdoor living spaces. TrapStik® uses VisiLure® technology— colors and patterns proven to lure flies to their demise. Flies are attracted to the appealing colors, then get caught in the glue. This product comes with bird guards to help protect wildlife.
Catch fruit flies overnight with this fast-acting trap. More stable than other trap shapes, RESCUE!® Fruit Fly Traps have a sturdy no-tip design. They sit discreetly on counters without worries of tipping over. When it’s time to reuse it, simply open, rinse and repeat with Fruit Fly Trap Refills.
This product repels mosquitoes, biting flies and ticks with our own proprietary essential oil blend. It’s tested and proven to repel up to 90 percent of mosquitoes without DEET or other harmful chemicals. Simply unwrap it and clip it to clothing, backpacks, strollers or dog collars to keep mosquitoes, biting flies and ticks away from you and your family. Odor-free trap lures flies with VisiLure® technology printed beneath the glue. RESCUE!® scientists use the latest technology to scan insect retinas and find colors and patterns that will attract them to a trap. Flies are enticed by these colors and patterns, then get caught on the sticky surface.
Carpenter Bee TrapStik®
Protect wood structures from damage with TrapStik®. Carpenter bees bore tunnels into wood, and over time, this damage invites mold and rot. Carpenter bees start new nests as early as March in the southern U.S., and as late as June in northern states. It includes bird guards to help protect wildlife. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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For over 20 years, Sika has worked closely with our retail partners to offer pro contractors and DIYers the same superior-performing products developed and used on the most spectacular projects throughout the world. Our Sika Pro Select product range encompasses a wide array of specialty construction products from sealants and adhesives to patchers and underlayments. It’s everything you need for your everyday projects. Our products can be found in home centers, hardware, lumber, masonry and retail locations nationwide. From job site to store shelf, Sika ensures that you have the right product to Fix it Once!
For more information on Sika products, contact David Paine at 404-844-8399 or paine.david@us.sika.com. Visit our website: usa.sika.com/retail.
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Sikaflex® Asphalt Sealant (621653)
SikaQuick® Asphalt Patch (628025)
Enjoy a durable and flexible sealant for filling cracks in asphalt. Some common applications include: driveways, roadways, pavements, aprons and joint sealing. It self-levels, reducing the number of tools needed to complete your project and cures to a matte black finish to blend with existing asphalt. • Fills cracks up to 1 ½ inches wide • Excellent adhesion, bonds to asphalt and concrete • Easy application, self-levels • Remains permanently elastic
This product is a two-part, pourable asphaltic mix that forms a rapid curing repair patch. Easily mixed right in the bag, the asphalt patch is great for repairing potholes and cracks in asphalt driveways, parking lots, roadways, and aprons. One of the great benefits is that no tamping is required! Your driveway is ready in just 4 hours. It can be applied by pouring right into your repair area and provides a smooth finish or it can be slightly tooled for a textured finish that blends better with existing asphalt.
SIMPLE STRAP, the original all-purpose rubber tie-down, is the fastest and easiest way to secure pretty much anything! It is self-gripping so there are no complicated knots, hazardous hooks, rusty ratchets or belt buckles. It works when wet, works in the dirt and even works in extreme temperatures. The more times you wrap it, the stronger it gets. Plus, you get over 20 feet so you can cut to any length you want. It is so simple to use: Wrap tight, making sure the first and second wrap are in contact, then tuck the end into the last wrap and you’re done!
Learn more at simplestrap.com or contact us at sales@simplestrap.com or 808-927-0028.
SIMPLE STRAP SIMPLE STRAP is ideal for construction, household projects, camping, bundling lumber, rebar and pipes, boating and fishing, roof racks, awnings, canoes, repairing woodcraft, storm prep and much more. Faster than rope, easier than ratchets, safer and stronger than bungees, SIMPLE STRAP works wet, in the dirt, and in extreme temperatures. SIMPLE STRAP won’t scratch or damage surfaces. The product is completely reusable to help secure your items time and time again.
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The Rhino Cart All Terrain Mover was born from a need. A traditional furniture or moving dolly gets stopped in its tracks by thresholds, small stones, cracks in the sidewalk and uneven surfaces. Rhino Cart changes all that. With eight heavy-duty urethane wheels, the Rhino Cart can easily roll up and over cracks, thresholds, ramps, transitions, stones, cords and even unplanned obstacles. Rhino Cart is a division of Midwest Innovative Products (MIP). MIP is a trusted partner with a long and successful history in the tool and hardware industry. Rhino Cart and all MIP products are proudly made in the U.S.
Retail Ready Rhino Cart is a division of Midwest Innovative Products, a trusted partner with a long and successful history in the tool and hardware industry. Rhino Carts are ready to ship in a packaging configuration that works for you.
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Next-Generation Moving Dolly The Rhino Cart All Terrain Mover is specifically designed to conquer thresholds, uneven surfaces and even hard pack dirt and gravel. There’s no more getting hung up on cracks, stones or uneven surfaces while moving.
Built Tough The Rhino Cart All Terrain Mover is made using commercial grade poly resin and specialized steel. Together, these heavy-duty materials allow Rhino Cart to carry over 1,500 lbs.
Versatile Easily extend from 6 to 46 inches to accommodate a large range of objects, including pallets. For even larger items, the side can be completely separated, making moving even the most oversize items a breeze.
Made in the U.S. Rhino Carts All Terrain Movers are proudly made in the U.S.
For more information, visit rhinocart.com or call 866-744-6628.
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Explore new product ideas with ease. Searching and sourcing quality products for your business can be tedious and challenging when you can’t walk the aisles of your annual market. Get new product and trend ideas delivered to your inbox twice a month from a trusted source— Hardware Retailing’s Hot Products Newsletter. Subscribe for free. HardwareRetailing.com/subscribe
Angry Orange makes pet odor elimination and cleaning products from essential oil derived from oranges. The products were originally created for industrial farm use, but are so effective and leave such a pleasant scent that they quickly found use for cleaning up after pets in the home. The top-rated product in the category on Amazon with over 6,000 5-star reviews, Angry Orange has thousands of loyal customers now looking to buy these products in hardware stores across the U.S. Merchandising starter kits are available now for retailers looking to give their shoppers a new, more effective solution for their pet messes. Proudly made in the USA.
For more information on Angry Orange, call (877) 757-3422 or visit angryorange.com/NRHA2020.
Pet Odor Elimination 24-Ounce Premix Spray The Angry Orange Pet Odor Elimination Premix 24-ounce spray bottle is the fastest growing product in the pet industry. Made from essential oil from real oranges, it destroys odors at the source and leaves a pleasant aroma.
Cleaning Enzyme 32-Ounce Spray The Angry Orange Cleaning Enzyme Spray 32-ounce bottle delivers both a pleasant orange aroma and a powerful cleaning formula. Works on tough pet stains on both hard and soft surfaces.
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Caulk aisles are so confusing, even contractors struggle to keep it all straight! That’s why Sashco takes a stand to end caulk confusion with our Fully Loaded Retail Partner (FLRP) program. Get FLRP’d with Sashco caulking solutions all together in one high-performance destination. Color-coded merchandising makes recommending product a breeze. We connect your customers’ needs with the right solution and provide hands-on demo boards to show the performance in action. The results? Sealants that are easy to find and customers who leave the caulk aisle with confidence!
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Windows, Doors, Siding
All Purpose Indoor/Outdoor
All homes move. Recommend Big Stretch. It will bend, twist and stretch to handle all the movement homes can dish out.
Lexel is the No. 2 selling SKU in the caulk aisle! Let customers know—it’s the tough elastic sealant for every job.
Roofs, Gutters, Flashing
Kitchen & Bath
Customers tired of nagging leaks? Offer them Through the Roof!—a permanent stop to leaks that can even be applied on wet surfaces.
Moldy caulking? Recommend CleanSeal—the only sealant with active enzymes that eliminate mold’s ability to grow on or in the sealant.
Mortar & Stucco
Concrete
Why should customers mix powders and get out the trowels to repair cracked stucco and crumbling mortar? Offer them Mor-Flexx instead.
Concrete cracks with shifting soils. Your customers need an elastic repair that sticks, stretches and stays, they need Slab—the serious fix for concrete cracks.
Learn more about Sashco’s product offerings at sashco.com, call 303-981-8847 or contact Charles Hunter at chunter@sashco.com.
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Zerust Drawer Liners
Zerust drawer liners offer up to five years rust and tarnish prevention in the form of a nonslip rubber or mesh, tailored to drawer size. Zerust drawer liners protect your tools, tackle, silver and jewelry from harmful rust, corrosion and tarnish with nontoxic vapors that leave no odor or residue.
Learn more about Zerust at zerustproducts.com or call 330-405-1965.
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Toter® PowerFresh™ Odor Eliminator Toter® introduced its first product in the 1960s—an automated cart system for curbside garbage collection. Since then, Toter has been recognized as the leading manufacturer of two-wheel carts for curbside automated waste, recycling and organics collection by cities, private waste haulers, recyclers and retailers nationwide. Toter’s line of products includes organics carts, caster carts, bear-tough carts, front-load containers, tilt trucks, cart lifters, cart liners, organics bins, odor eliminators, job boxes and more for a variety of markets. Today, Toter curbside carts are the only commercial-grade carts available through major retailers nationwide.
For more information, visit toter.com or contact Customer Service at 800-424-0422 or email at retail@toter.com.
Toter PowerFresh Odor Eliminator fights tough trash odors around the clock, leaving a fresh citrus fragrance. Uniquely designed to adhere to the inside of any trash can lid, Toter PowerFresh Odor Eliminator contains a 0.22-ounce refill, with citronella, to keep your trash can smelling fresh for 30 days.
Toter® PowerFresh™ Odor Eliminator Refills Toter Powerfresh Odor Eliminator Refills slide into the housing that adheres to the inside of any trash can to combat the toughest odors. Available in two 0.22-ounce packets with citronella and a citrus fragrance, Toter PowerFresh Odor Eliminator Refills keep your trash can smelling fresh for a total of 60 days.
Toter® Cart Liners Shield your cart from sticky messes with Toter Cart Liners, the first full-size bags made to fit all two-wheel trash carts. The cart liners have built-in odor eliminators to combat smell, helping save money by eliminating cart-cleaning services. The liners are available in 48-, 64- and 96-gallon sizes.
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Toter® 13-Gallon Organics Bin
Toter® Utility Cart
Toter’s Organics Bins make it easy to collect and transport organics materials from your home. The 13-Gallon Organics Bin is designed for collection with large handles at a comfortable height and heavy-duty wheels for easy transport to the curb. Featuring a latch and animal lock, it helps to keep away pesky predators.
The durable, ergonomically designed utility cart by Toter will help contribute to worker safety and increase their efficiency. The utility cart is a durable structural foam construction that resists dents, chips, impact and rust. Available in a variety of configurations and sizes, it helps meet your day-to-day needs with a load capacity of 550 pounds.
Toter® Bear-Tough Cart
Toter® Box The Toter® Box is half the weight of similar-sized metal job boxes, but with a load rating of 400 pounds, it is no lightweight when hauling your most important gear. Built with Advanced Rotational Molding™, a keyed locking system and double-walled lid, it’s the most durable, secure storage solution.
Toter® Two-Wheel Carts
With a bear-tight lock, double-walled lid and steel-reinforced rim, Toter® Bear-Tough Carts stand up to the toughest bears. Featuring a locking mechanism to help prevent bears from getting inside, Toter’s Bear-Tough Cart is strong enough to withstand repeated clawing and chewing. It is available in 64- and 96-gallon sizes.
Toter® 2 Gallon Organics Bin Toter’s Organics Bins are equipped for easy collection and disposal of food waste. The 2-Gallon Organics Bin features top and bottom handgrips for easy dumping, a snap tight lid, a wall mountable design and a locking seal to prevent odors. It is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
Constructed using Toter’s Advanced Rotational Molding™ process, Toter carts are built to keep working long after others fail. Backed by a 10-year limited warranty, Toter carts are available in 32-, 48-, 64- and 96-gallon sizes. With best-in-class ergonomics, maneuvering is a breeze—even when completely full. HOT PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE | 2021
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