Booth #1007 - CertainTeed/Bufftech

New things in the CertainTeed booth this year in Orlando.  Here's a sampling of what they will be showing in Orlando

CertainTeed Brings The Look of Freshly Painted Wood To Its Bufftech® Fence Line, Leads Industry In Widest Array of Colors, Styles and Textures
Creating dynamic outdoor living spaces is top of mind for many homeowners today, driving the demand for more choices and more design options when selecting fence products. Offering the widest array of colors, styles and textures, CertainTeed Corporation introduces Bufftech® Imperial and Baron fence products with Select Cedar Texture, featuring the look of freshly painted wood in an easy-care vinyl design... more.


New, Distinctive Variegated Colors Round Out Color Palette for Bufftech® Chesterfield Privacy Fence

Through an industry-first combination of woodgrain texture and variegated color, Bufftech® Chesterfield with CertaGrain® vinyl privacy fence from CertainTeed Corporation is now available in three new blended colors. The new colors include Arctic Blend, a cool gray hue; Weathered Blend, a rich shade of brown; and Arbor Blend, a crisp green color. more




New Wood Plastic Composite Products Strengthen CertainTeed’s Position As One-Stop-Shop for Railing and Decking

To meet the growing demand for wood plastic composite (WPC) products, CertainTeed Corporation is introducing four new decking and railing products to its comprehensive outdoor product offering.
Through a distribution agreement with Fiberon® LLC, CertainTeed is adding EverNew® PT and EverNew 20 decking along with EverNew SpectrumTM and EverNew 20 railing to its portfolio. Each of the products offers the realistic appearance of wood in a durable, low-maintenance material and is backed by a 20-year warranty. The products boast an average recycled content of 25 percent and are resistant to insect damage, splinters and decay more

Booth #1029 - HySecurity will debut the all new variable speed, DC backup, chain driven slide gate operator

HySecurity will debut the all new variable speed, DC backup, chain driven slide gate operator, SlideSmart DC, at the upcoming FenceTech show in Orlando. SlideSmart DC is currently undergoing a brutal field beta test program and is expected to hit the market in May 2010. The new HySecurity electromechanical Smart DC operator product line provides ultra reliable and easy to install swing and slide gate operator solutions for residential and commercial applications. Stop by booth #1029 to see a demo of the HySecuirty Smart DC operator line.

Booth #1565 TREX a lot of new things at Fencetech

This year Trex has a lot of new products they're featuring at Fencetech.  Below is a small sample of what they are showing in  their booth #1565 New this year:


Trex® Enhances and Differentiates Fencing Product Portfolio
New Universal Post and Gate System Create Greater Design Flexibility

Continuing to competitively position its fencing portfolio, Trex will debut enhancements to its Surroundings® and Seclusions® collections – including a new universal stand-alone post that works with both product lines.
Combined with new gate options and a revised pricing strategy for Surroundings, Trex fencing will be strongly positioned to gain share in the competitive fencing marketplace. More  



New Trex® Transcend™ Innovates and Elevates Outdoor Living Category

New Decking and Railing Couples Enduring Beauty and Unmatched Performance
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2010 – The best has just gotten better. Already the established industry leader, Trex is expanding its portfolio of durable and beautiful outdoor living products with the new Trex Transcend™ decking and railing system. This revolutionary collection boasts an unprecedented combination of performance and aesthetics guaranteed to outperform wood, composite and PVC for decades. Trex Transcend began shipping to distributor partners on Jan. 4, 2010 – with the product scheduled to roll-out at retailers
nationwide in February. More

Trex® Debuts New Board Profiles and Reduced Bundle Packs
Enhanced One-inch Trex Accents® and Trex Contours® Offer Product Consistency

Trex® recently announced the debut of one-inch board profiles
on two of its best-selling collections – Trex Accents® and Trex Contours®. These enhancements are the direct result of feedback from Trex's industry partners and set the stage for larger changes to the overall Trex product portfolio – including the ground-breaking .new decking and railing line, Trex Transcend  More


Trex® Expands TrexTrim™ Portfolio with New Builder Profiles and Moulding

Extensive Lineup Offers Design Flexibility for Builders and Homeowners

Building upon past innovations and extensive experience selling to the builder channel, Trex will expand its TrexTrim™ collection with the debut of several moulding and builder profiles at this year’s International Builders’ Show (IBS). Originally introduced in 2007, TrexTrim features a proprietary cellular PVC technology that is uniform in color, density and dimensions and offers crisp lines, clean routed edges and low color fade over decades of use more  

Trex® Hideaway® Universal Hidden Fastener Offers Strength and Installation Ease
New Connector Clip Fits Majority of Wood-alternative Decking Boards

Designed specifically to meet decking contractor demand for increased ease and speed of assembly, the new Trex® Hideaway® Universal Hidden Fastener is approximately 40 percent stronger than traditional stainless steel fasteners and retails for half the price. More   




Trex® Unveils New TrexPro® Platform for Contractors

New Sales and Lead Generation Tools Create Meaningful Value for Participants 
With its network of approximately 2,000 independent contractors, the TrexPro® platform serves as a resource for both homeowners and building professionals. In time for the 2010 International Builders’ Show (IBS), the program is being completely restructured both to provide greater inherent value to its members and to ensure that participating contractors are fully committed and qualified to serve as Trex brand representatives. More

Booth #1277 - Highwood USA LLC will be displaying their unique and premium synthetic highwood® fence systems

Highwood USA LLC will be displaying their unique and premium synthetic Highwood® fence systems

Highwood USA LLC will be displaying their unique and premium synthetic highwood® fence systems on booth#1277 in Orlando.  This material is an ultra-low maintenance synthetic wood and is available in specific fence profiles (pre-cut privacy style components that install just like PVC) as well as a full line of dimensional lumber sizes.

This product is used extensively in the world’s largest theme parks (right there in Orlando!) and is designed to be the ultimate wood-replacement material that can be cut, screwed, nailed and stapled just like lumber.   All profiles, with the exception of the post, are solid and contain no wood-fiber (hence is a pure plastic and not a composite product).  The privacy fence is reinforced in both top & bottom rails with steel.  Highwood® fence is available in 3 standard colors (teak, mahogany, redwood) and 9 custom colors that provide rich looks with outstanding fade resistance.

Highwood® fence is proudly made in Pennsylvania and is available truckload/full unit LTL/job lot.   Craig Smith is your contact on booth#1277…dealer opportunities are available now so please stop by and say hello/contact him on Tel:262.501.2580 Email: csmith@highwood-usa.com for more information.  Don’t forget to ask about the special Fencetech show deal!

Booth #1717 - Industry Ornamental Iron Previews Fencetech ’10 Gates

Industry Ornamental Iron will display two custom residential gates at this year’s Fencetech show in Florida. 

Booth #208 Mace and SabraFence

Mace Security Products named exclusive distributor of SabraFence solutions 

Company’s perimeter detection technology ideal for commercial, private and industrial applications

HORSHAM, Pa. – January 05, 2010 - Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace", “Corporation” or the “Company”) today announced its subsidiary, Mace Security Products, Inc., has reached agreement with SabraFence Technologies Ltd. to become the exclusive North American distributor of SabraFence products.

SabraFence Technologies Ltd., based in Israel, provides perimeter detection systems for commercial, private, industrial and governmental applications. Sabra Fence is a new technology utilizing multiple sensing transducers for perimeter and security systems. Designed as enhanced protection against terrorists, SabraFence™ provides more accurate and lower cost perimeter detection for commercial and residential applications as well.

Mace’s addition of SabraFence brings another quality product to the well-respected Mace line of security and surveillance systems, providing intrusion and event detection by vibration, temperature and even magnetic triggers. The system is capable of pinpointing events to within a few feet.

“We welcome SabraFence to the Mace family of security products,” said Mace CEO Dennis Raefield. “This high-quality yet affordable technology is a perfect fit to our all-encompassing protection architecture, bringing a perimeter detection and intrusion component to our expanded portfolio of camera systems, DVRs, access control and central monitoring.”

The systems will be available exclusively through Mace in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and most of Central America. Mace will also distribute the products in Mexico and South America. The product line will include all components necessary to install the systems, from perimeter cable and sensors to central control units. Mace plans to introduce this new technology at FenceTech 2010/Orlando in February and ISC West in April.

"The present global security situation increases the demand for outdoor perimeter security and enhanced protection of critical infrastructure. SabraFence Multi-Sensing Technology (MST) allows the commercial, industrial and private markets access to a cutting edge product to meet this demand." stated Arie Kalo, Director for Sabra Fence Technologies Ltd. “We are very excited about the opportunity to introduce our new technology through this new Mace partnership. Mace’s excellent brand recognition and reputation provides a great opportunity for SabraFence.”

Booth #306 - Controlled Access - Free Baseball Cap

Controlled Access Turnstiles will be at Booth #306 at FenceTech and invite installers to come over and sign up for our installer referral network database. 

Paul says he is  constantly get requests for installers from around the country and often need to refer out installs of their turnstiles.  Have you thought about adding turnstiles to your offerings?  

If you’re an installer and like getting a phone call out of the blue for a job, then stop over at booth #306 and say hi. …and get a cool baseball cap in the process just for seeing this blog.

Booth #630 - New Pexco to Exhibit at Fence Tech

Color-Matched Fence Slats to Promote Corporate Identify  

ATHOL, Mass. (January 12, 2010) – North America's  leading extruder of plastic fence slats will display its range of fence products – and its new corporate identity at FENCETECH^®, February 17 – 19 in Orlando.  Pexco, known in the industry for its PDS^® line of products, will exhibit in booth #630. 

Among Pexco's offerings is PDS^® fence slats that are produced in corporate colors, so chain link fence can be used to identify a company location and promote the business.  "Color is an integral part of many corporate branding campaigns, and PDS fencing slats are part of the mix for a growing number of familiar companies like Harley Davidson and McDonalds," said Richard Brooks, Vice President of Sales/Fence.

PDS fence products provide privacy and security and enhance the aesthetics of chain link and ornamental fences through a variety of proprietary, patented slat products.  Pexco also developed the OP^® Panel, which provides privacy, security and enhanced aesthetics for the ornamental fence market.  These products are available through leading fence distributors in the US and Canada.

About Pexco

Based in Atlanta and with seven plants in the United States and Mexico, Pexco is a North American leader in the design and fabrication of extruded plastics products.  It provides standard and custom parts and components to manufacturers and end-users in the aerospace, retail, traffic safety, medical, lighting and fence industries.  Pexco also offers a full range of custom design, engineering and fabrication services.  Pexco meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2000, holds ISO 14001 registration for all of its manufacturing operations and operates two class 100,000 clean rooms.  For more information, visit www.pexco.com.

Booth # 1505 - BD Loops Launches their new 3/16” Sealant tip

I got an email from Brian Dickson at BD Loops about their new sealant tip. Here's what Brian says:

New product Press release – BD Loops 3/16” Sealant tip

BD Loops, manufacturer of preformed direct burial and saw-cut loops announces the release of a new 3/16” sealant tip to be used with major loop sealant brands. This is the first 3/16” sealant tip available on the market, installers will no longer be forced to use ¼” sealant tip for saw-cut applications. An installer can save 25% more sealant by using a 3/16” saw-cut groove instead of a ¼” groove. When used with BD Loops preformed saw-cut loop, sealant savings can increase by up to 50%. By using the new BD Loops 3/16” sealant tip with BD Loops preformed saw-cuts, an installer can completely seal a saw-cut groove with just one pass! This is accomplished by the built in backer-rod on BD Loops preformed saw-cut loops completely sealing the bottom of the 3/16” groove. Applying loop sealant has never been quicker or easier.

The new BD Loops sealant tip combined with our preformed saw-cut loop and TB-Kit will save installers even more time, money, and energy. Advantages include cutting 15-20 minutes per loop in installation time, 3/16” diamond blades are cheaper, cut faster, and have better gas mileage vs. ¼” blades. The new tip easily fits Chemque and Bondo brand sealants, and will even work with Chemque’s newest “green” product packaging. This new product will be displayed at the BD Loops booth at the Fencetech 2010 show, booth #1505. To learn more about the new BD Loops 3/16” sealant tip and other BD Loops products please visit http://www.bdloops.com/ or call 714-890-1604.