Editor’s Pick

Clear paths with salt
Morton’s Ice Melter Blend crystals offer precise application and distribution over ice. The active sodium chloride and calcium chloride compounds heat at the point of contact with snow. Crystals are effective in temperatures as low as -15 degrees. The blend is also available in a blue-tinted form for easier application and visibility.

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Heavy-duty forklift for multi-tasking
Palfinger manufactures this all-purpose forklift, which offers optimum power, maneuverability and speed. It can lift a wide variety of materials, from brick to sod to blocks, from 4,500 to 6,500 pounds depending on the model. All units are truck-mounted. Palfinger is offering $2,000 rebates for all orders received by December 31.

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Phosphorus-free turf food
Novozymes added an environmentally friendly fertilizer to its ROOTS plant care line. Turf Food 15-0-8 is an organic,
phosphorus-free fertilizer packed with microbes for healthier soil. The fertilizer’s unvarying granulation product keeps the food in the root zone. It contains slow- and quick-release nitrogen and water-soluble and water-insoluble nitrogen sources to consistently feed plants a steady supply of nutrients.

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Advanced GPS system guides drivers
The PND-K3msn from Alpine Electronics of America allows drivers to upload weather, traffic, gas prices, news, stock prices and movie information through MSN Direct’s wireless network. Customers receive a three-month free trial to the service, which is available in 134 cities. With the “Send to GPS” feature, customers access directions and listings from a PC and digitally send them to their PND-K3msn. It also includes a built-in Bluetooth and SD card slot.

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DuPont delivers granular insecticide
Advion insecticide by DuPont is a dry, low-toxic, non-repellant bait with a granule size that attracts a wide range of insects. It can be applied mess-free in mulch beds, or broadcast on lawns and other common habitats. Its MetaActive compound reacts once ingested by the insect to kill it and, through an “Exponential Control” process, other insects it interacts with.

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Wheel lock theft-proofs vehicles
Used by police for years, the Alpha Lock Wheel Lock is available to all drivers for protection against auto theft. The lock is constructed of hardened steel and has been heat treated six times. It is pick-, drill- and Freon-resistant and withstands up to 3,500 pounds of force. It can be installed in 5 seconds or less and fits all tires up to 11.5 inches wide. A two-year warranty is available.

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Check tire pressure from your dashboard
The Doran 360HD Tire Pressure Monitoring System displays tire pressure status for up to 36 tires on a digital, mounted LCD screen. Using the Green Means Good indicator and wireless, corrosion-resistant tire pressure sensors, air levels are constantly monitored and fed to drivers. Features include four-way navigational buttons, a “Fast Leak” alarm and four notification signals. It can be used on trucks, tractors and trailers and has an estimated nine-month reimbursement.