Bird Ladder Annual Open House May 14th, 2015

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Chuck

I would like to invite you to our annual open house May 14th, 2015. We will again feature our pig roast for lunch. All our equipment will have an additional 10% off that day. We will have factory reps doing demos on their equipment. We will be featuring a couple of new items.

The first is the redesigned shingle hoist from Tranzsporter. It features a new platform, the 200lb model hoist features a 25% increase in lifting capacity, up to 250 lbs(TP250). The new collapsible carriage comes with cam followers for better tracking and handling. Carriage also features an aluminum deck and flap for lighter weight and longer life. A rolled goods/plywood bracket comes with unit and pins into carriage. For heavier roofing materials, the 400 lb. platform hoist features a lighter weight carriage and revised track system. The TP400 carriage has a 30% reduction in weight over previous models. The aluminum deck and flap provide longer life and lighter weight. This carriage also features a re-engineered and simplified cam follower system with less wear parts than other hoists. Rolled goods/plywood brackets comes included and pins into carriage. Tranzsporter has also developed a new roof guard rail system. It’s the quickest and easiest guardrail system to install, tear down and no tools required. Galvanized for the same price or less than competitor’s painted steel guardrails.

We will also be demonstrating the Reechcraft powermast system. The PowerMast is great for mid to high access needs, offering unmatched portability and simplicity for a wide variety of wall access needs, up to 200+ feet. The tools-free mast assembly is not only easy to put together and connect, it is so compact a 65 ft. twin system can fit in the back of your truck or van! We will have a unit set up at the show. We will also be demonstrating the Powerlift. The PowerLift is a triple threat: convenient, secure and easy to use. It provides additional security and safety, while still helping you gain access to difficult-to-reach indoor and outdoor spaces. One person can easily move and operate this equipment up stairs or inclines – it’s the lightest low-level lift on the market.

Knaack reps. will also be demonstrating the new model 118-M Data Vault. A step above the traditional jobsite protection device, KNAACK® DataVault™ mobile provides a highly mobile jobsite connectivity solution, empowering productivity and digital collaboration. KNAACK® DataVault™ arrives on the job ready for use, and is supported with a nationwide manufacture certified support network to bring agile solutions to customers.

We will also have our free ladder safety and fall protection classes again this year. The class times are as follows:

10:00 and 2:00- Ladder Safety 11:00 and 1:00 Fall protection

Please contact chuck@birdladder.com to reserve a spot. The fall protection classes are limited to the first 20 registered.

New Knaack Storage Chests 79-D and 89-D

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Chuck

Knaack is now offering two new piano box chests. Always looking to improve their products for the contractor these two new boxes offer features unique to the industry. They offer pull out drawers that lock independently for extra secure storage. A bi-fold door is standard on interior shelf that can be Independently secured and view tools and accessories. Work surface available when Tool Kage is open.

The Knaack 79-D STORAGEMASTER® Piano Box measures 48 in wide, 49 in tall and has a capacity of 36.2 cu ft. Ideal for every trade, it is caster-ready and includes full-width shelves for organization of tools and supplies. It also features a bi-fold cover which folds completely out of the way for unrestricted access and fits perfectly in the width of a full-size truck bed.

The Knaack 89-D STORAGEMASTER Piano Box with Junk Trunk™ Independent Locking Drawer measures 60 in wide, 78 in tall and has a capacity of 43.8 cu ft. Ideal for mechanical trades, it is caster-ready and includes full-width shelves for organization of tools and supplies. It also features a bi-fold cover which folds completely out of the way for unrestricted access. JunkTrunk™ Quick Access Drawer locks independently for quick access to high demand tools and accessories.

These boxes in addition to the 4830-D make Knaack the leading innovator in jobsite storage equipment. “Our goal is to bring innovation and functionality enhancements to our jobsite storage products,” said Mike Bykowski, Senior Product Manager at KNAACK^®. “We added real-world functionality to these typical piano boxes so that our professional contractors can access, organize and ensure their valuable tools are protected and secure during and after jobsite hours.”

Bird Ladder Open House May 15th

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Chuck

Bird Ladder will be having their annual open house May 15th. Every year we have customer appreciation day which includes a truck load sale on everything. Werner ladders, pump jacks, planks, Granite scaffolding, MBW compactors, trowels and mixers, Werner fall protection, Acro roofing equipment, Tie down shingle hoists, Van Mark brakes, Knaack job boxes, Weatherguard truck and van equipment, Reechcraft PowerPole, PowerLift and PowerMast to name a few.

We will also have factory reps demonstrating their products. We will be introducing new products at the show. The NEW Knaack 118 data vault will be on display with demonstrations. We will also have the new Reechcraft Powermast set up. They also have a new free standing base that will be shown. We will also have new MBW plate compactors on display.

Free safety classes will also be returning this year. We will offer ladder safety courses, fall protection courses and also a presentation by Acro products on use of their roof edge protection. Cards will be issued for the ladder and fall protection training. We are also attempting to have a representative from OSHA here to answer questions.

We also serve lunch from 12:00 till the food runs out. So bring your shopping list, save money, get trained, and have lunch.

New Knaack 4830-D Jobsite Chest

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Chuck

4830-D Box

Knaack has developed the first and only jobsite Knaack 4830-D with independent locking drawer. It has many features which include:

* Anti-Slam Lid- Gas strut supported lid to control closing speed
* Raised Chest Floor- Easily reach chest bottom without over-reaching
* 3 Sided easy grip lid-Continuous ergonomic grip for easy access
* Independent Watchman IV locks- Separate locking system for chest and drawer.

Junk Trunk quick access drawer- Quickly access high demand tools.

Weight: 254 lbs.
48″ x 30″ x 35″ closed

Knaack has hit a home run with this box. The draw capacity is rated at 150 lbs.