From: BUILDER November 2009
Posted on: November 16, 2009

Hat Tricks

Tool manufacturers apply creativity in a slow economy.

By:: Nigel F. Maynard

Back Dating: This 18-volt hammerdrill/driver uses the manufacturer’s Nano-Phosphate lithium-ion battery that is backwards compatible with more than 40 of the company’s 18-volt power tools produced since 1996. It weighs 51/4 pounds, has a three-speed all-metal transmission, and a self-tightening chuck. ? DeWalt. www.dewalt.com

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John McManus

Standard Pacific Strides Into the Black in Q1

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John McManus is an award-winning editorial director for the Residential Construction Group at Hanley Wood in Washington, D.C. In addition to the BUILDER digital, print, and in-person editorial and programming portfolio, the group includes strategic content direction for AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, APARTMENT FINANCE TODAY, CUSTOM HOME, EcoHome, MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE, and residential architect.

Standard Pacific released first-quarter earnings post market close last night that beat Wall Street analysts' posted predictions. After a near brush with death in 2008, and life-support from MatlinPatterson's real estate funds, Standard Pacific's strategic, operational, and tactical planning and execution are playing well in what continues to be an adverse market environment in most of its competitive arenas.