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NEW PRODUCTS ArborSoftWorx product launch Creative Automation Solutions, Inc. (CAS) released its latest version of ArborSoftWorx Commercial utilizing the award winning Sybase as the new platform. Sybase, an SAP company, affords the end-user unsurpassed speed in transaction processing and lookups; support for Windows, Apple and Linux operating systems; natively supports the 64-bit International Unicode standards; and offers an unsurpassed stability that requires virtually no database admin support, unlike Microsoft SQL Server. Compared to the Microsoft platform, Sybase offers an extremely low cost of ownership and hassle-free upgrades. ArborSoftWorx is offered as a standalone or network installation on client-supplied equipment, or it can be hosted by CAS and accessed from anywhere, at anytime via secure connections. CAS hosting has been available for over four years, and eliminates the need for the end- user to maintain in-house servers. It is recommended for offices with 5 or more users who wish to avoid the capital and ongoing costs of maintaining in-house server(s). ExakTime JobClock Hornet ExakTime introduced the JobClock Hornet, a rugged wire- less time clock that automatically sends electronic time records back to the office every hour. Hornet is housed in a weatherproof ABS plastic composite case, built to last in any weather condition. Lightweight and portable with a 30- day rechargeable battery, Hornet can easily track time any- time, anywhere. With Hornet updating time records hourly, management can make real-time job adjustments based on 100-percent accurate, timely information. Hornet's wireless transmission ends the frustration of dealing with traditional paper time cards. Supervisors or foremen no longer have to physically collect paper time cards from job sites and drive them back to the office every pay period, cutting down on added man hours and fuel costs. Hornet automatically sends time records over a highly reliable GSM network. Hornet makes up-to-the-hour time records available to the payroll department 24/7 to help with payroll planning. Fecon FTX 100 LGP Fecon introduced the new FTX100 LGP mulching tractor. Equipped with a 99-hp. Kubota V3800 engine, this tractor pro- vides cutting power and traction capabili- ties for all job conditions. Though similar to the original FTX100, this machine boasts a heavier undercar- riage. The FTX100 LGP offers both 16- and 20-inch track shoe options in single or triple grouser. These options allow the contractor to outfit the machine for rough terrain or soft ground conditions where a light footprint or reduced ground distur- bance is important. The 20-inch-wide track option on the FTX100 LGP provides 4.4-psi ground pressure. Added-value features on this purpose-built tractor are ground clearance, tractive effort and durability. With the standard quick-attach mounting system, the FTX100 LGP can be equipped to utilize several forestry and construction attachments. Compact size and a weight of 14,950 pounds allow for easy transport with mid-sized trucks. Loftness Carbide Cutter G3 mulching head attachment As part of its VMLogix line of products, Loftness introduced the Carbide Cutter G3 high-performance mulching head attachment for skid-steers. The Carbide Cutter G3 is available with 51-, 61- and 71-inch cutting widths. All models are offered with a variety of carbide-tipped and heat-treated steel teeth to match any job application. The pre- cisely engineered spiral tooth pattern on the rotor ensures continuous tooth contact with the material being cut. For maximum cutting per- formance, the Carbide Cutter G3 features a 2-stage cutting chamber with staggered counter teeth and a shear bar. This combination of features results in small particle sizes, while eliminating jamming and wrapping issues. An optional primary-stage shear bar is also available for ultra-fine mulching. The mulching heads operate at 1,700 to 2,150 rpm and feature a 4-groove banded belt drive with spring-loaded tensioner. They come standard with a fixed-displacement, piston-style motor that delivers hydraulic power at 97-percent efficiency. Mauget releases new products in Liquid Loadable line J. J. Mauget Co. introduced new products in its Liquid Loadable line of refillable microinjection chemical technolo- gies. The Liquid Loadable product line includes Mauget's insecticides, fungicides, antibiotics, fertilizers and micronutrients in time-saving 500 ml and 1 L bottles. The system allows tree care professionals to conveniently pair their preferred injection systems with Mauget's tree care chemistries. Mauget's Mycoject Ultra antibiotic recently joined the Liquid Loadable application line that already includes Imicide and Abacide 2 insecticides; Inject- a-Min Manganese, Inject-a-Min Iron and Zinc, and Stemix Plus fertilizers; and Arborfos fungicide. Also from Mauget, the Smart Shot Liquid Loadable system — a low-pressure approach to microinjection that minimizes the risk of permanent injuries associated with high-pressure injection systems. Smart Shot is available in 3-6 ml and 5-10 ml units. www.arborage.com Arbor Age / April 2012 5 NEW PRODUCTS What's New on the Market?