AGRR - March/April 2008 - AGRR Magazine

the showroomnew productsSOFTWAREGlassMate SoftwareProvides SpeedMitchell International’s GlassMatesoftware provides quick look-ups,quote functions, work orders, invoicingcapabilities, parts information and VINdecoding—all with access to the completeNational Auto Glass SpecificationsInternational (NAGS) listings.GlassMate’s out-of-the-box electronicdata interchange (EDI) provides functionalitysupport for LYNX Services,Safelite, Harmon Solutions Group andTeleglass also reduces billing costs.In addition, GlassMate includes optionaladd-ons, such as QuickBooks ®export functionality as well as GLAXISintegration capability for day-to-daybusiness operations. A free 30-day trialof GlassMate may be requested by visitinghttp://glass.Mitchell.com.Glassmate requires a processor ofPentium quality or higher, 90 MHz withWindows XP, 2000 or 2003, 400 MB diskspace, a CD read-only memory driveand a modem or broadband Internetconnection for EDI. An annual licensefor a single user includes all NAGS dataBLADESupdates, toll-free service and support,free training and software enhancementsduring the license period. The licenseis $695 per year for a single user.❙❙➤ http://glass.mitchell.comeDirectGlass ProvidesOffice on the GoeDirectGlass software products areInternet-based, making it possible forretailers to work from anywhere atany time. eDirectGlass is available inthree configurations: eDirectGlassTSM Enterprise edition for AGR shopswith multiple geographic locations;eDirectGlass TSM Gold edition withcomplete management and point-ofsale,including limited accounting;and eDirectGlass TSM Lite editionwith complete management andpoint-of-sale for repair-only companies.All editions include free EDI.Customers also can add the eDirect-Glass Mobile Merchant add-on to anyaccount and accept credit cards andchecks in the field.eDirectGlass doesn’t require a softwareinstallation since it is Internetbased.Online technical support isavailable 24 hours a day, seven days aBTB Introduces New Anti-Scratch Pinchweld BladesBTB Tools North America’s newest pinchweld scraper blades are designed specificallyto protect the pinchweld from accidental scrapes and scratches. The WK6“Winged” pinchweld scraper blades are availablefrom Shat R Proof Corp. in Savage, Minn.The new pinchweld scrapers are an updateof the popular WK6 pinchweld blades. Theunique design of these blades with thespecially sharpened “wing” on each endof the cutting face will ensure the blade willnot slip to one side or cut through the urethanebead. This will prevent damage to the basecoat, e-coat and the vertical pinchweld wall to ensurea safe removal of the excess adhesive bead frompinchweld.The new WK6 comes in three sizes to match any sized urethane bead and canbe used with or without the WK10HD windshield removal power tool.❙❙➤ www.shatrproof.com or www.btbtools.comweek, and telephone and LiveHelpsupport is available 12 hours a day,five days a week.❙❙➤ www.edirectglass.comTOOLSPipeKnife Offers Range ofLengths in Latest KnivesThe PipeKnife ® Co. in Lakewood,Colo., is introducing a new line ofsealant cutout knives manufacturedfrom long-lasting steel. The 9-, 14-, 18-and 24-inch flat long knives providethetechnicianwith aproduct to meet everyneed when cutting urethane.Manufactured from highstrengthcold-rolled steel andengineered with a special weight-savingdesign, the new knives also have aspecially designed “pillow cushion”handle to provide the comfort for thetechnician.❙❙➤ www.pipeknife.comREPAIR KITSPRISM is Now PatentedDurango, Colo.-based Glass Technologyhas announced that its“PRISM” Dry Vacuum Injector hasreceived patent status. The “PRISM”dry-vacuum injector, which has beenavailable for more than three years,continued on page 4846 AGRR March/April 2008 www.agrrmag.com