Modern Mill Wins Big at 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards

Modern Mill, manufacturer of innovative wood substitute ACRE, stole the show at Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards and won the overall Best Mid-Sized Business Award plus five other nominations.

The awards honor clean technology, innovative corporate initiatives, brave new designs for cities and buildings, and other creative works that are supporting the growth of positive social innovation, tackling social inequality, climate change, and public health crises.

ACRE is a new building material made from upcycled rice hulls in a zero-waste environment, offering the warmth and beauty of real wood with all the conveniences of traditional composites. It is available as decking, dimensional lumber, trim boards, sheet goods, and siding.

“We are thrilled and honored to be recognized in so many different categories,” said Kim Guimond, chief marketing officer at Modern Mill, which is based in Fernwood, MS. “It shows that ACRE truly is a product that can change the building industry for the better, stem deforestation and grow a socially responsible, sustainable business here in the U.S.”

High Productivity Carbide Saw Blade

Designed to fit both table saws and miter saws, Diablo Tools’ new Wood Demon Ultimate General Purpose saw blade increases productivity up to 10 times longer versus standard carbide blades by producing high quality, precise cuts with a sandpaper-like finish that requires virtually no rework. 

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System Pavers Expands Into Nevada

System Pavers, an outdoor living design and installation company, has opened an opened an office in Henderson, NV., that will offer complimentary consultation, personalized design, and comprehensive, and professional installation.

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Cordless Driver Combo Kit

Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced a new, lower-cost combo kit for its popular Quik Drive Cordless PRO300SG2 auto-feed screw driving system.

Powered by a DeWalt cordless driver motor, the Quik Drive Cordless PRO300SG2 Decking System is designed for stand-up operation to make deck and subfloor installations fast and easy, and it’s now available without having to purchase the duplicative charger and 5-amp batteries that most contractors already own.

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