2005 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW PACKED WITH NEW PRODUCTS

Here is an official rundown from show organizers:

Appliances

Bosch Home Appliances will introduce its 18” dishwasher designed for consumers with limited kitchen space and its DHD downdraft ventilation system.

EEmax/Climistar will exhibit its “Thermostone” product line for space heating and towel warming.

Jacuzzi will showcase its new Allusion combination tub which combines two hydrotherapy experiences into one system.

Miele will introduce its new built-in capsule coffee system and its new fabric care system, the Touchtronic™ washing machine series.

MTI Whirlpools will display its freestanding Melinda air bath that offers thermo-air massage.

Thermador will showcase its high performance cooking products and new collection of ovens featuring the Personal Culinary Assistant™.

Wall and Floor Products

Azkol Nobel Decorative Coatings North America will present its new Sikkens brand premium exterior wood coating.

Contact Lumber will exhibit its natural wood-wrapped molding that allows builders to add real wood molding and trim to a room without the hassles of working with solid hardwoods.

Hacker Industries, Inc. will unveil TRUE-SCREED®, a cement based floor underlayment and DYNA-SCREED® SLU, a self-leveling floor underlayment.

Lanco and Harris Paints will showcase its Super Seal Coat, an elastomeric product which helps builders protect homes and buildings from water infiltration.

Mullican Flooring will showcase its new engineered hardwood flooring available in oak, walnut, hickory, maple, cherry, teak, santos mahogany and Brazilian cherry.

The Southern Pine Council will focus on raised floors and treated wood and will have new lumber information available.

Trimjoist will display its floor system using engineered joists.

Warmboard Radiant Subfloor will showcase its combined radiant heating panel and structural sub floor.

Construction Materials

APEX Construction Systems, Inc. will introduce its APEX panel system. Made from 85% recycled polystyrene, cement and various polymers, APEX panels replace traditional wood framing, insulation and sheetrock to build wall structures.

Blocksam and Company will showcase its roof saver rolled ridge vent, which provides excellent ventilation at the ridge of the roof offering relief from excess heat and condensation.

Cedar Valley, a leader in handcrafted shingle panels, will unveil its new vent panel, which minimizes moisture accumulation.

DECRA Roofing Systems, Inc. will showcase DECRA tile, a lightweight alternative to traditional tile products.

EcoStar™, a manufacturer of steep slope roofing products, will exhibit its chisel point tiles as part of the Majestic Slate™ designer series.

Epoch™ Composite Products will display its EverGrain® decking which is made using a unique compression molding process that creates a realistic and long-lasting grain.

Guardian Building Products will showcase ATS™ Air Tite Insulation System, an integrated insulation system combining fiberglass and closed cell polyurethane foam.

ICA Global LLC will exhibit its decking and railing system with finishes that provide the look and feel of real wood. ICA Global will showcase its new Forever Wood™ PVC engineered product line.

Icynene Inc. will showcase its Icynene Insulation System®, a soft foam insulation and air barrier system that minimizes air leakage.

Johns Mansville will showcase Spider™, its latest formaldehyde-free insulation and MR™ Faced Baths, which are treated with a facing to protect it from mold and mildew growth.

Knight-Celotex will exhibit its Sturdybrace™ line of insulated exterior wall sheathing.

Simpson Strong-Tie®, the leading manufacturer in structural building systems, will showcase its new Steel Strong-Wall®.

Stone Mountain Brick Company, Inc., a brick and stone veneer producer, will exhibit its used and wirecut brick veneer textures in its brick product line.

The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) will exhibit a 3,000 sq. ft. “SIPA Village” made out of structural insulated panels to demonstrate how these panels can be used to build safe, strong and disaster resistant homes.

Syngenta will exhibit its IMPASSE® Termite Blocker, which offers builders and home owners protection for plumbing and electrical penetrations.

Trex Company will showcase its new Trex Artisan Series™ Railing which features a classic white railing set against a natural wood-tone Trex deck.

Trim Technologies will showcase its environmentally-friendly stucco trim system.

Universal Forest Products will introduce Latitudes, a new line of reversible decking boards with two matching railings. The Latitudes Decking and Railing line was developed to offer greater design flexibility and ease of use.

Westech Building Products, Inc. will showcase its all-vinyl Presidio® deck and railing system, designed for home, boating and commercial installations.

Doors, Cabinetry, Countertops and Windows

Bilco will premier its ultra series basement door.

Bolection Door will showcase its Edge™ technology which provides a denser, more attractive door face and a solid non-splitting hinge base.

Crestline® Windows and Doors will showcase a simulated transom from its CrestWood double hung windows.

Endura Products will exhibit its SureSill™ sloped sill pan for doors and windows.

General American Door Company will showcase its Country Freedom Series 9004, a new and innovative concept in carriage house garage door design.

Glass Block Innovations will showcase its pre-assembled glass block windows and shower enclosures.

HOPPE North America, Inc. will premier its HOPPE multipoint sliding door locking hardware.

JELD-WEN, a leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors, will showcase a variety of its product innovations, styles and performance achievements and will also launch a surprise new product.

Lawson Industries will introduce its newly redesigned aluminum window and door line with new features such as a flat sill to increase water performance, less fasteners required for installation and a removable sash for easy cleaning.

Lincoln Windows will exhibit is W-V series of rugged, low-maintenance, vinyl clad windows.

Peachtree® Doors and Windows will showcase the latest options available in its entry door line.

PGT® will debut enhancements to Winguard® Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors.

Phantom Screens will display its manual executive screen and its new retractable window screen.

Raynor Garage Doors will feature its newly launched Steel Falls Collection of steel carriage house doors.

Samsung, manufacturer of Staron® solid surface countertops, will introduce nine new countertop colors.

Simpson Door Company will showcase its new collection of interior doors made from a magnetic material that looks and acts just like a chalkboard.

TruStile® Doors, a manufacturer of architectural doors, will introduce its new Authentic Designs™ collection.

Vetter® Windows and Doors will showcase its insulated hurricane impact products.

Yorketown Cabinetry will display its Serenity door, one of six new door styles in its 2005 line.

Building Accessories

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty will be highlighting its 2-10 HomeProfile System which helps builders manage their risks and service customers.

Berger Brothers will present the Hog Nut Ridge Vent, an environmentally safe ridge vent manufactured from natural components that form a durable, long-lasting and cost effective product which helps decrease heating and cooling costs and promotes healthy, breathable air.

BrassCraft will feature its Safety+PLUS® Advantage, an advanced gas connection system that combines automatic gas shut-off with state-of-the-art corrosion resistance to deliver a superior gas connector for home safety and protection.

Engineered Glass Products will showcase its heated architectural windows and heated glass towel warmer.

EZ-Tanks, Inc. will showcase its new, state-of-the-art septic tank produced in KIT (patent pending) form that is virtually indestructible and weight only 1/10th of a pre-cast concrete tank.

Fedders Corporation will feature its new ductless mini-split air conditioner and tabletop and console electronic air purifier.

The Fortifiber Building Systems Group™ will exhibit its system of moisture control products that protect the building envelope from water intrusion, including its new product, Moistop® Corner Shield™, designed to eliminate leaks.

Hunter Fan Co., the leading manufacturer of ceiling fans, will exhibit its new Designer Collection™ line of decorative bath fans.

Lasco® Bathware will unveil its new Builder’s Choice Premium line of luxury bath ware fixtures.

Lennox Hearth Products will showcase the Montebello™ direct-vent gas fireplace, its first-ever flush hearth gas fireplace.

Nelson Design Group will display its Heritage Collection of home plans with home theater option.

Oceania Baths, Inc. will introduce its Myriad, Grace and Essential free-standing air-baths.

Oldcastle APG will display its Belgard Paver Stone “rugs,” which help consumers to see what their project will actually look like without breaking ground or holding a paver.

OmegaFlex®, manufacturer of TracPipe®, will showcase CounterStrike™, a flexible gas piping product engineered to increase the survivability from lightning induced damage to fuel gas piping systems.

Reiker Room Conditioners will showcase their unique product which looks and installs like a ceiling fan, but is also an energy efficient heater. It allows virtually any homeowner to achieve zone heating or to warm rooms safely and efficiently.

RSTC Enterprises, Inc. will showcase its Commdeck dish mounting system which provides contractors with a pre-planned approach to dish and antenna installations that prevent damage to the roof.

Schulte Distinctive Storage, manufacturer of home storage and organization products, will showcase its freedomRail® product line, include its new freedomRail garage products.

SP Partners, LLC will showcase its Rainbow Attic Stair Prestige unit, now available in wall mount and loft mount.

Technical Consumer Products, Inc will showcase its 142 series designer ceiling fixture, which combines the energy-efficient benefits of compact fluorescent lighting with the style and finish desired by today’s home owners.

Tiger Claw will debut its new product line of hidden deck fasteners.

Travis Industries, Inc. will introduce its new 864TRV fireplace which has the biggest flames in this category with the widest BTU turndown range.

Wine Cellar Innovations will showcase 13 new art designs that are being added to its cellar art collection.

Tools and Equipment

Hilti Inc. will display its WSR 900-PE reciprocating saw.

ITW Paslode, will exhibit is Paslode Cordless straight finish nailer and Paslode Cordless framing nailer.

Warn Works® will introduce its new utility winch tool.

Home Automation, Computing and Electronics

Applied Science & Wizardry, LLC will exhibit its DreamHome Portrait™ a real-time interactive computer kiosk for marketing and designing new homes by using computer visual-effects.

AVAD, LLC will showcase its “Dealer to Builder” (D2B) program which unites builders and electronic systems contractors in order to offer entertainment, communications and convenience technologies to homeowners.

Builder 1440, Inc., a Web-based application service provider, will unveil Builder1440 v5.0., an updated version of its flagship product which provides the home building industry with the nation’s leading Internet-based sales and marketing system for home builders.

CenterPoint, LLC will showcase its project driven financing program which assists developers in various areas of financing.

Chameleon Power will showcase BuilderVision, a Web-enabled visioning tool for home builders that allows clients to see options, review costs and make quicker, more independent decisions.

Construction Imaging Systems will showcase Chameleon®, their new document imaging product that provides the user with a comprehensive index structure based on the type of document being scanned.

Construction Management Software, will showcase, ProEst Estimating Version 10, a cost estimating software program which enables construction personnel to create, edit, and manage estimates.

Houseplans, Inc., a leading supplier of stock house plans, will have information available about its online collection for consumers and residential contractors.

Mark Systems will showcase its Integrated Homebuilder Management System™.

Service Software, a provider of customer services and warranty applications to the Homebuilding marketplace, will release its newest enterprise web product – “Punchlist Manager.net™” and will present the features and functionality of the product.

Lighting

American Fluorescent will showcase its energy efficient lighting system and its newest product, Wellesley, a five-light energy efficient chandelier plus down light that features high-temperature wax candles.

CentraLite Systems, Inc. will exhibit LiteJet™, its affordable hard-wired lighting control system.

Miscellaneous

All American Homes, LLC will build the 2000 sq. ft. NextGen Demonstration Home which will be on display at the International Builders’ Show. It will demonstrate the latest in home building technology, materials, smart home automation, safety and energy efficiency in an affordable home.

Blue Link Solar Network, LLC will exhibit its affordable and easy-to-use solar energy product with a grassroots cause.

Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. is a third-party quality assurance real estate inspection firm that works exclusively with home builders during construction. Burgess will have information available on its services.

Fleetwood Homes will unveil its new modular, two-story, 2914 square foot Lifestages Cape Cod Home.

Gorgonz Performance Work Gear will display its performance work shirt for the professional tradesman which dries four times faster than 100% cotton t-shirts and lasts four times longer.

IndyMac Bank, a leading national home construction lender, will have information on its home construction financing programs.

Viktor E-lok, Inc. will showcase its keyless electronic lock and the new models of its digital keypad burglar alarm lock and digital infrared remote control burglar alarm lock.

Whew!

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This eUpdate posting by: Steve@BuildingOnline.com