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Construction Marketplace Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5 6 saw blades do. These machines, which operate using electric over hydraulic power, can cut sheet goods up to 12 feet wide and 3 inches thick, depending on the material being cut. When cutting fiber-cement boards or panels, the chromium-vanadium tool steel blade can make more than 15,000 cuts without replacement or sharpening, and will typi- cally outlast more than 20 circular saw blades. Raptors cut accurately within 1/16 inch and five times faster than a table saw on most products. The result is a dust-free job site with higher productiv- ity and lower replacement blade costs. "We've been developing cutting machines for over 15 years, and our cus- tomers continue to request specialized cutters to cut thicker and wider products, which necessitated our move to hydraulics to power the more demanding applications," explained Ben Toews, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bullet Industrial. "We enjoy developing Bullet Tools (Cont'd. from p. 1) cutting solutions for even the most diffi- cult to cut materials." Raptors come with your choice of the following control options: two-hand pres- ence, "deadman" footswitch or digital interface with an automated feed system. Optional upgrades include indexed (pivot- ing) cutter head, infeed/outfeed tables, highway rated trailerized frame, automat- ed feed and cut upgrade and various elec- trical configurations based on user needs. The machines come standard with safety features including E-stops, two-hand pres- ence controls, polycarbonate blade guard and an isolated lock-out power switch. These cutters are positioned to revo- lutionize the way sheet goods are cut on job sites around the world. For a quote on a customized Raptor for your specific material and application, visit the compa- ny at its IBS booth or e-mail raptor@bul- lettools.com. For more information, visit booth #S1533, call 208.772.0175, visit www.bullet tools.com or email info@bullettools.com. hardware today? MS: In years past, architectural sliding was more of a commercial enterprise. Now residential placement and product offerings have grown exponentially to meet the demands of designers and builders who want something fresh and new for their customers. While barn door hardware has been a popular addition in commercial proj- ects, particularly hospitality, we've seen it used to great effect in private homes for master bathrooms, to enclose kitchen pantries and cover book shelves, multi- media areas and more. CM: How have partitions changed over time? MS: The hardware available for parti- tions has come a long way. While stan- dard folding partitions are still popular, designers and architects are demanding more for their spaces. Telescoping hard- ware from companies such as Hawa allow for a variety of materials to be used in separating a space, so heavy doors can Häfele (Cont'd. from p. 1) be closed with just the push of a finger. The use of exterior glass partitions has become the top choice to open a home to outdoor living areas, fire pits or other similar features. CM: Are there any door styles which have made a comeback or surprised you? MS: The use of bi-fold and pocket doors, such as those from our own Slido line have really been used to great effect in lot of projects. Naturally space-saving, designers and contractors have kind of rediscovered these styles for use in kitchens, multi-hous- ing projects, hotels and more. CM: What is the current state of door hardware? MS: Innovation and design are constant- ly being pushed to develop newer and better hardware which greatly benefits everyone. We've got things in develop- ment right now which we couldn't have even envisioned 10 years ago. It really is an exciting time to be able to lead this category and show what's coming next. Visit Häfele at booth #W729. and like products. Our products are designed to be installed as a part of a complete flooring system. Proflex offers a variety of products to protect natural fin- ish surfaces from common problems associated with a flooring installation, including crack-isolation, reduction of sound transmission, moisture control and water proofing. All of our products have been engineered and tested to industry standards, and are endorsed by leading independent floor covering associations. Our original product line of our elas- tomeric peel-and-stick membranes con- tinues to be our flagship product line. The Proflex elastomeric membranes provide flooring installations a triple protection of crack-isolation, sound reduction and a moisture vapor barrier. Our elastomeric membranes are easy to install, and allow you to install your finish surfaces imme- diately after installing Proflex with no waiting time. Proflex also features a specialty product for areas requiring positive waterproofing protection. Proflex Hydra- Seal is a semi-liquid applied product that forms a barrier preventing moisture Proflex (Cont'd. from p. 1) vapor transmission, and blocks the intru- sion of water to protect surfaces from structural damage. Hydra-Seal can be applied to concrete and exterior-grade wood surfaces, and will adhere to variety of irregular forms such as base flashing and walls. Hydra-Seal is ideal for use in showers, steam rooms, bathrooms, pools, fountains and areas requiring positive waterproofing. The latest inclusion to our family of products is the Pro-Stick line of mortars, thinsets, mastics and specialty adhesives. Proflex offers a variety of products designed for surface preparation, setting tile and stone surfaces, and adhesives for both engineered and solid wood surfaces. Pro-Stick mortars and adhesives are fully compatible with our Proflex membranes, and we offer full system warranties to suit a variety of applications. Proflex is continually expanding our product line to offer a variety of flooring surface installation solutions to ensure your natural finished surface will last for years. Contact Proflex at 877.5PROFLEX or www.proflex.us for additional informa- tion. During the show, visit the company at booth #S625. other areas of the home, according to Mendota Hearth Products Vice President Kent Roeder. "In much the same way that premi- um brands such as Sub-Zero and Wolf elevate the entire kitchen experience, clients are looking for something special for their hearth beyond the basic builder- box fireplaces that are specified for most homes," said Roeder. Mendota has long been positioned as North America's luxury fireplace, but the brand recently upped the ante with the introduction of its Décor line of gas fire- places and fireplace inserts. Mendota's most customizable offering, the Décor line, presents virtually endless possibilities with a choice of fronts and doors, finishes, interior linings and fire bases, all of which can be handpicked by the homeowner. "Décor gives your clients complete control over almost every aspect," Roeder says. "They can create a room with the colors, textures and shapes they love, for a fireplace that truly reflects their sense of style and design, and is worthy of being the focal point of their space." Indeed, fireplace styles like the Décor linear models create a whole new proportion for the hearth, one that is Mendota (Cont'd. from p. 1) equally at home in traditional or contem- porary settings. The standard brick interi- or linings have been updated with panoramic options in reflective porce- lain, flat panel or wave designs, in rich colors ranging from Metallic Silver to Espresso. Perhaps the most unique aspect of Décor models is the range of fire bases. Clients looking for a fresh take on the tra- ditional log set can choose from four sig- nature wood sets, including new Birch and Norway Spruce options. For those looking for a complete departure from the expected, seven other fire bases rang- ing from glass fire stones to river rock to tumbled marble are also available. To alleviate any concerns about overwhelming clients with too many choices, Roeder points to the My Mendota fireplace design tool on the company's website, www.mendota- hearth.com. "My Mendota is a fun, real- time design tool that lets homeowners build and rebuild their perfect hearth as many times as they like," he says. "Once they have it just the way they want it, they can then print or e-mail the specs to their designer or builder. It doesn't get much easier than that." Visit Mendota at booth #S3010. AMERICASMART CELEBRATES 60TH CONSECUTIVE WINTER SHOW When the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market ® opens for business at AmericasMart Atlanta ® on January 10, 2017, the global retail and design community will mark and cele- brate its staging as the 60th consecutive winter show under continuous Portman Family ownership and management and the latest and largest in a continuing legacy of industry-leading market events. "The six decades linking January 1957 and January 2017 chronicle a busi- ness driven toward the future, compelled by innovation and unfailingly committed to the industry we love and lead," notes Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., Vice Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer of the AmericasMart marketplace envi- sioned and founded by his father, John C. Portman, Jr., who continues as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "While the nature of the home, rug, gift and apparel industries has evolved with unimaginable speed over those 60 years, our mission sustains the course set by our founding compass: to create mar- kets of necessity powering the growth of the tens of thousands of buyers and sell- ers choosing to do business here. That was, is and forever will be our passion," adds Portman. The January 10 through 17, 2017 Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market jump-starts global retailing as the first major buying oppor- tunity of the year with new and expanded showrooms and temporaries brimming with product introductions, complement- ed by industry gatherings, thought-lead- ing programming and celebrations befit- ting the legacy of the internationally cel- ebrated marketplace. The gift and home furnishings Market, running Tuesday, January 10 through Tuesday, January 17 (Temporaries: Thursday, January 12 - Monday, January 16), will give buyers a long litany of industry-leading experi- ences topped by Diamonds of Design, a new vignette gallery presented in part- nership with "Southern Living," "Coastal Living" and "Sunset" magazines. Celebrating AmericasMart's diamond anniversary, the exhibition assembles the most brilliant designers from coast to coast in Atlanta to bring to life their favorite design moments, eras and lifestyles of the last 60 years. AmericasMart's gift category includes offerings in its General & Specialty Gift, Gourmet & Housewares, Tabletop & Gift, Children's World, Home Accents & Gifts and The Gardens ® permanent collections and cor- responding temporary collections.