Cutting Edge Products Magazine

03/16/2023

A Must Visit - Beyond Paint Booth 3556 at the Ace Spring 2023 Market

03/06/2023

Getting ready for the Spring Do it Best, Ace Hardware and True Value Shows with Cutting Edge Products Spring 2023 Issue

View Spring Issue here: https://anyflip.com/tazij/fxem/

02/26/2023

Home Depot announced that they are investing an additional $1 billion in wage increases for its frontline hourly associates. This will drive wage growth first and foremost for all tenured frontline hourly associates. It will also benefit those just starting their careers at The Home Depot. This investment positions more favorably in every market where Home Depot operates, and its starting wage in every U.S. market is at or above $15 per hour.

The new wages went into effect on February 6, so some associates already saw the new rates reflected on their February 17 paychecks. All remaining associates will see the increase in their February 24 paychecks.

Full Story: https://bit.ly/3ZBel8v

02/25/2023

Do it Best LBM Academy Graduates Inaugural Class
LBM Academy builds excellence for lumber dealers

Do it Best graduated their inaugural class of LBM Academy yesterday, equipping nearly 50 home center and lumberyard employees from across the country with proven techniques to more effectively drive sales with their pros and contractors.

“Our #1 goal is to help our members sell more in an increasingly complex market – so they’re prepared for whatever comes their way,” said Do it Best VP of Lumber and Building Materials Russ Kathrein. “We created our LBM Academy to address those changing needs to empower the next generation of LBM leaders. With guidance from industry veterans, consultants, and vendors, along with our in-house experts, we’re sending this group back to their yards with the knowledge they need to take their operations to the next level.”

Full Story: https://bit.ly/3YXkKLe

02/24/2023

Blue Max Regular and White

Blue Max Regular and White are a special blend of water-based adhesive and high-strength elastomeric liquid rubber paint technology for waterproofing in extreme wet conditions. Ideal for exterior, interior, above/below-grade foundations, basement walls, and roof coating systems. Blue Max Regular has up to 1200% elongation and Air Barrier certification, brush roll, or spray our products go on easy, non-toxic, and eco-friendly. Made in the USA

Visit www.amesresearch.com or call 888-345-0809 Bulk Orders Available

https://cuttingedgeproducts.org/products/blue-max-regular-and-white/

02/23/2023

Save the Date: National Hardware Show 2024 will be in Las Vegas on March 26 -28, 2024.

02/22/2023

True Value Company, one of the world's largest hardline wholesalers, today announced the yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary and the continuing legacy of hometown values and building local communities.

Check out the anniversary video https://cuttingedgeproducts.org/industry-news/true-value-celebrates-75-years-of-hometown-values-service/

01/27/2023

ALLWAY TOOLS - 12-PIECE PAINT PROJECT KIT (PC12K)

The ALLWAY® 12-Piece Paint Project Kit includes all the necessary tools for quick and easy paint projects, home projects, and touch-ups

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Both the AccuSmart 7500 and AccuSmart 9500 are engineered to improve the operator experience. Canister layouts are optimized to make it easier to fill and avoid spills. Next-generation DVX™ valveless pumps deliver instant-on dispense and helps reduce power consumption by 50%.