PRODUCTS Products on the national stage By Steph Koyfman Once a year, the industry packs its bags and heads to Las Vegas for the annual hardware event that tops all the rest in its scope, diversity, and sheer magnitude. The National Hardware Show attracts a dense and diverse crowd from all over the country, which is only surpassed by the assortment of products lit- tered across a show floor vast enough to move the needle on one’s Fitbit. It’s certainly not possible to see everything the National Hardware Show has to offer, but that’s why the show organizers are offering tailored recommendations to attendees. For an added level of optimiza- tion, here are a few highlights from HBSDealer that might be worthy of your attention. Etymotic Research HD•15 High-Definition Electronic These earplugs are designed for those who work around continuous loud noise (think: power tools, machinery, trucks or construction equipment). Not only do they offer maximum protection from loud impact noise, but they also provide for natural hearing when no background noise is present. (etymotic.com) Booth: 8555 Flame Engineering Mini Dragon Torch For all spot-cleaning needs of the average lawncare enthusiast, the Mini Dragon provides a pin-point flame for small weed-clearing jobs, with applications ranging from chemical-free spot weeding to lighting charcoal, chimeneas, campfires, and more. It’s also Made in USA. (flameengineering.com) Booth: 10147 32 MAY 2017 HARDWARE + BUILDING SUPPLY DEALER HBSDealer.com