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H a rd wa re & H o u s e wa re s Re vi e w W e d n e s d a y, M a y 7 , 2 0 1 4 2 8 PACIFIC SHORE HOLDINGS RAMPS NEW NATURE-CIDE DIVISION Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc.'s Founder, Matthew Mills, has revealed that Pacific Shore has been accelerating the ramp-up of the company's Nature-Cide Pest Management Service Division. Pacific Shore continues to remain positioned at the forefront of developments in the green products sector. The recent results from test marketing and initial product roll-out have convinced management and the Board of Directors to make a strategic decision to move at full speed to acceler- ate revenue growth through its Nature- Cide products and Pest Management Services Division. Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc., is a diversified green scene company with a mission of creating environmentally friendly products that are effective and affordable to all walks of life. The Nature-Cide Division is an all-natural pesticide, insecticide and repellent that is formulated from 100 percent natural essential oils. It is non-toxic to humans, pets, livestock and plant life. The Nature-Cide product line is receiving accelerated strategic emphasis because it exhibits traits that portend high growth potential, and the configuration of the Division is expected to generate robust profit margins. Malibu, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and other coastal regions in California are moving to non-toxic pest management protocols. The city of Malibu is layering in these changes in several stages, the first of which is to ban toxic insecticides from public buildings and offices, then from schools and per- haps eventually from application within city limits. Much of what happens in California migrates to other states and regions in short order. Nature-Cide's development has included a specially outfitted truck for the application of spraying ranches, homes and estates in southern California such as Malibu, Agoura, Calabasas and other residential areas for rattlesnake pre- vention. Originally conceived as a high- profile marketing technique solely to increase visibility and name recognition of the product line, the mobile applica- tion truck has been a marketing tour de force and has resulted in much higher growth statistics than anticipated, as many homeowners continue to sign up for the regularly scheduled service. To meet this pent-up market demand, Pacific Shore Management has taken steps by surrounding the Division with state regulation education and has completed testing for certification in Pest Application for agriculture, com- mercial and residential accounts. The company is expecting continued growth organically as residents in the current service area are flocking to the company for this unique service. Learn more at booth 11567. For more information, go to www.pac-sh.com, www.nature-cide.com, call 877-248- 0488 or email info@pac-sh.com. POWERQUBE USES REVOLUTIONARY SMART POWER TECHNOLOGY The POWERQUBE is a revolutionary electrical power and charging system that allows you to charge up to nine devices simultaneously through three USB ports and six electrical outlets. The POW- ERQUBE has a sleek and elegant design, meaning you don't have to try to hide it. It is compact enough that you can place it on your desk, conference table, kitchen count- er, nightstand or dorm room desk – any- where you need power management and USB charging capabilities. At 5.5 inches by 2 inches, it can easily fit into your backpack or briefcase for on-the-go power needs. In addition to the unique design and functionality of the device, there is the technology that has been developed inside of the device; the patent-pending SP (Smart Power) Technology is a game changer. The POWERQUBE will not "push" current into the device once it is fully charged. The POWERQUBE is truly a smart device for smart devices. POWERQUBE has not identified any other device that has anything close to its SP (Smart Power) Technology, which allows for independent negotiation with each device specific to manufactur- er charging specifications. SP (Smart Power) Technology determines the exact charging requirements for each device, and it does this individually for each device plugged into the POWERQUBE, isolating each from the others. With the POWERQUBE, if you have a faulty device on one of the USB ports (bad phone, shorted charging cord), it will not impact other devices. The com- pany has yet to find a device it does not charge, including Chinese mainland brands and international phones. Devices that will not work with most other charg- ers sold in the U.S. work perfectly with the POWERQUBE. The market opportu- nity for this technology and device is truly global in scale. For more information, stop by booth 2351, go online to www.powrqube.com or call 317-517-9451. EZ-FLO/EASTMAN INTRODUCES NEW WATER HEATER ACCESSORY PROGRAM EZ-FLO has added to its full line of Eastman ® water heater connectors a complete offering of water heater pans, stands, expansion tanks and popular repair parts. The repair parts include ele- ments, thermostats, valves and fittings. Retail friendly packaging includes bi- lingual and easy to shop graphic elements. For more than 50 years, Eastman has been producing the industry known Waterflex™ copper connector trusted by professionals and DIY consumers. The line has also been expanded to include stainless steel corru- gated connectors, push fit connectors and flexible braided connectors designed to ease the installation of any water heaters. Stop by booth 2034 during the Hardware Show to see these new prod- ucts and learn how EZ-FLO/Eastman can increase your store sales with a complete water heater installation and repair pro- gram. With over 4,000 plumbing products and same day shipping, EZ-FLO provides retailers with an opportunity to increase their sales in the plumbing department. For more information, visit booth 2034, go to www.ez-flo.net, call 800-486-5256, call Eric Oess at 404-754-8296 or email customerservice@ez-flo.net. DUMOND TAKES A "BITE OUT OF CRIME" WITH WATCHDOG GRAFFITI CONTROL PRODUCTS An interview with John J. Petroci III, President and CEO, Dumond Chemicals, Inc. HHR: How has the graffiti problem changed over the years? Have the coat- ings the "taggers" use changed? If so, has it become more or less easy to remove? JP: Graffiti damage has reached new heights on a global level. Vandals are becoming more aggressive and bold when "tagging" and defacing property. Property owners everywhere are aston- ished at the risks that are taken by van- dals when making their messages and symbols highly visible. Bridges and overpasses are common targets. The "rush," or adrenaline, associated with these criminal acts is fueling the prob- lem, especially within intercity neighbor- hoods and business districts. Both paint- ed and porous non-painted substrates serve as "billboards" for vandals, and Dumond is taking a "bite out of crime" with our arsenal of Watch Dog™ Graffiti Control Products. Vandals use an array of methods to deface a property. Spray paints, the most common, have thousands of different colors and formulas. Typical water-based enamel is much easier to remove than an epoxy, urethane or automotive finishes. Markers, ink and shoe polishes are more challenging than crayons. Furthermore, cleaning road signs, roll-up security doors, transit vehicles, control boxes, desks, lockers, bathroom partitions, playground equipment, mail boxes and glass are often less challeng- ing, being a smooth or glossy surface rather than a rough and porous surface. One of the biggest challenges when combating graffiti has been complete removal from an untreated or protected porous substrate, such as brick and masonry surfaces. Watch Dog - Wipe Out Porous Surface Graffiti Remover was formu- lated to effectively and easily remove existing graffiti from porous and unpainted masonry surfaces. It dissolves graffiti in 15 to 30 minutes, providing maximum speed and performance without surface damage. This new technology salvages the substrate and avoids traditional damages that occur during the removal process by harsh chemicals, scrapping, grinders and blasting techniques. Wipe Out Porous Surface Graffiti Remover is a safe, non-drip, environmentally friendly formulation. Watch Dog - Lift Away ® Smooth Surface Graffiti Remover is a water- based formulation which is low odor, non-toxic, biodegradable and environ- mentally safe. Watch Dog Lift Away Smooth Surface Graffiti Remover has been designed specifically to simplify the graffiti removal process from smooth surfaces such as glass, terrazzo, metal and other non-porous surfaces. In most cases, Watch Dog Lift Away Smooth Surface Graffiti Remover will remove the graffiti in minutes. Watch Dog Graffiti Control Products offer tremendous growth potential for paint retailers. The problem continues to intensify nationally within all end-user customer segments as it pertains to the painting industry. Particularly, schools and universities, both public and private institutions, within both suburban and urban communities are seeking environ- mentally safe solutions. However, the problem continues to plague retailers, hospitals, hotels, facili- ties, recreation areas, highways, trans- portation systems, property management and even homeowners throughout the country. For decades, Dumond has expe- rienced that no substrate is exempt from vandals, and property value diminishes rapidly if not controlled. At Dumond, we are working with local, city and govern- ment agencies in solving their problems. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, Dumond products are available through a nationwide and international network of distributors. For additional informa- tion, contact John J. Petroci III at 800- 245-1191 or visit www.dumondchemi- cals.com. You can also find him and Dumond representatives at booth 5232.