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New & Noteworthy Graco Introduces Remote Reporting Technology Graco's new Graco InSite allows managers and owners of spray foam and polyurea application companies to view real-time job data from multiple jobsites. Te data is transmitted from a Graco Reactor proportioner via cellular network, and it can be viewed on a smart phone, tablet, or computer wherever a wireless connection can be established. Te product is the frst of its kind in the industry. "Graco InSite is designed to help managers and owners of mid- and large-sized contracting companies do the impossible: Be everywhere at once," explained Sara McKeon, Graco product marketing manager. "With Graco InSite, they can confrm that crews started on time, verify that spray parameters are being met, see how much material is being used, troubleshoot, and even verify rig locations via GPS signal. And they can view it all on a wireless device, meaning they can do it from virtually anywhere." Te Graco InSite kit is a small box that attaches easily to the back of a Graco Reactor. When the Reactor is turned on, the kit begins transmitting pressure, temperature, and volume to the cloud via a cellular connection. Users can view the information on the Graco InSite website. For more information, contact: Graco, www.gracoinsite.com Reader Inquiry # 3391 Announcing the New PosiTector RTR Replica Tape Reader DeFelsko is pleased to announce the PosiTector RTR Replica Tape Reader, a new digital spring micrometer that measures peak-to-valley surface profile height using Testex Press-O-Film Replica Tape. The product is simple and rugged, and it has good repeatability with relatively low start-up costs and measures with improved accuracy over conventional micrometers because 100 Send information and photos (transparencies, prints, or high-res JPG digital files at 300dpi) to Editor, CoatingsPro Magazine, 4501 Mission Bay Dr., Ste. 2G, San Diego, CA 92109 or by e-mail with attachments to news@coatingspromag.com New Website Includes Quick Navigation for Busy Professionals industry members-only program. For more information, contact: Titan, www.titantool.com Reader Inquiry # 3392 Moisture and Chemical Repellant Polyols for High-Performance CASE Applications Titan recently launched the new www.Titantool.com website. Built for contractors and distributors who use professional-grade paint and coating sprayers, the site has been revamped with features that make finding information fast and easy for busy professionals. Features include quick access to product information that is categorized by profession and then by specific job type or size, making it easy to find the appropriate sprayer for the job. Owners' manuals for all Titan products are now accessible 24/7 on the website, making it possible to view manuals and parts lists from any computer or while at jobsites via a smart phone or tablet. In addition, on the home page, users can find current promotions, brochures, manuals, helpful videos, and Powerhouse, Titan's exclusive it adjusts for tape non-linearity. Advantages include the retention of a digital record and a reduction in measurement uncertainty, inspector workload, the likelihood of error, and the number of replicas needed to assure accuracy. The PosiTector RTR conforms to all major international standards, including ASTM D4417, SSPC-PA-17, NACE RP0287, ISO 8503-5, and others. For more information, contact: DeFelsko, (800) 448-3835, www.defelsko.com Reader Inquiry # 3390 JANUARY 2014 COATINGSPROMAG.COM Dow Polyurethanes has created VOR APEL Moisture and Chemical Repellant Polyols, a novel new family of hydrophobic polyols for applications that require increased moisture and chemical resistance, including infrastructure, secondary containment, chemical tanks, and electronic components. "VOR APEL Polyols are excellent for products that need an extra hydrophobic boost," said Alan Robinson, global marketing director for Dow Polyurethanes. "VOR APEL Polyols can help extend product lifespan and provide an excellent cost savings for customers by resisting moisture and organic chemicals, as well as extreme high and low temperatures, to withstand environmental elements." Designed to meet the demand for high-performance, moisture-resistant coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) polyurethanes, VOR APEL Polyols are low viscosity, clear liquids that can be tailored to a wide range of molecular weight and