Masonry Magazine January 2005 Page. 56
News
Industry News continued from page 52 many of the Bosch web site enhancements. In fact, direct input suggested the expansion of popular site features such as more product images, 360-degree product views, video demos, and downloadable owner's manuals, parts diagrams and warranty information. Bosch answered the call with more interactive and downloadable content.
Supporting the philosophy of maximum up-time and productivity with the industry's most responsive and reliable service, the new Bosch site also boasts a more detailed Product Services area. Visitors can find information on many of the popular Bosch programs exemplar of the Bosch service commitment. These include Rapid Repair, ProVantage Protection Plan and the newest MaxVantage™. And for those in search of the closest Bosch Factory or Authorized Service Centers, an easy-to-use locator by area or zip code will supply the answer.
For those looking to "Buy It Now" online, www.BoschTools.com offers an expanded list of online retailers so buyers never have to step a foot outside. And if a tool's touch and feel are vital to making a decision, visitors can also input an area or zip code into the Bosch store locator for the closest retailer in their area.
And since connecting Bosch experts with users is important, a full calendar of events, tradeshows or discount buying opportunities is available on www.BoschTools.com. From Big Blue tour dates to tradeshows and conferences such as the International Builder's Show, World of Concrete, SkillsUSA national conference, JLC Live regional events and more, all are listed and regularly updated.
Historic Rosendale Natural Cement Reintroduced
The traditional cement used in the original construction of some of our nation's most revered historic structures has been reintroduced to the restoration market by Edison Coatings, Inc. of Plainville, Conn. Edison Coatings is a manufacturer of specialty materials used to restore historic concrete and masonry buildings.
Before the turn of the 20th century, when concrete based on modern Portland cement became the accepted standard, thousands of concrete and masonry buildings and structures were built using natural cement. It was used in the supports for the Brooklyn Bridge, the Washington Monument, the U. S. Capitol Building, the Statue of Liberty and Grand Central Station, as well as for 11 state capitols, dozens of city hall and court house buildings, and many 19 century military fortifications, including Fort Sumter in South Carolina, Fort Adams in Newport, R.I., and Fort Jefferson off the Florida Keys. Nearly half of all the billions of pounds of natural cement produced in the 19th century came from Ulster County, N.Y., from an area in and around the town of Industry News continued on page 56