b'Tools, accessories and equipmentTools, accessories and equipment important to get the job doneTools, trims, equipment and accessories are all important aspects of getting the job done efficiently and effectively. Equipment developments have given us saws that offer dust containment features that keep workspaces cleaner and lungs healthier; new mixer technologies that make mixing materials less messy and more efficient; and stream-lined machines that can do double duty such as combining cutting and edge profiling into one compact piece of equipment. Drilling technology has also engineered harder bits to cut through tough materials smoothly, cleanly and quickly.In terms of profiles and accessories like shower shelves and drains, new coatings and materials provide a blend of longevity and aesthetics for the finishing touch on a project.Amanda Henke of customer service while making this transition. Laptops, Marketing Manager cellphonesand[Microsoft]Teamsmeetingshaveall Blanke Corp. contributed to keeping us connected. We were able to Since they were first introduced, tile trims have func- make the changes seamlessly and continue to serve our tioned at a relatively basic level by protecting tiled edgescustomers with quick, reliable, and informative solutions from damage and providing a smooth transition to otherfor flooring trims.flooring. This year has marked a change for many as clean-liness and sanitation have become an even greater prior- Sarah Hurtadoity in our daily lives, and the industry has risen to meetMarketing Communications Managerthose demands. The visual appeal of tile is longstanding,iQ Power Toolsbut its hygienic appeal makes it an even more attractiveDustcreatestwomainpain choice for both commercial and residential installations.points for contractors; it makes a Tiletrimmanufacturershaveansweredwithtiletrimsmess and is unhealthy to breathe constructed with even greater quality with more easilyin. Eliminating the dust and slurry cleaned materials and shapes, which in short translatessaves time spent on clean up while to even more lasting, damage-free tile installations. ensuring good lung health for con-tractorsandthosearoundthem. Peggy Hueler Withsafety,efficiencyandclean-President Sarah Hurtado linesstopofmind,contractors Ceramic Tool Co. shouldabsolutelydemandtools Ceramic Tool Co. has beenthat increase efficiency and ensure safety. Cost-effective a supplier of metal trims fordust collection systems are good for both bottom lines over35years.Inthattime,and work environments. We should be striving for clean we have seen our fair share ofworkspacesthatprotectourcurrentworkforcewhile changes and advances to theencouraging the next generation workforce to join a trade industry. Along with all of you,that is safe and clean. Dust containment is the future of we are weathering the impactconstruction and we are just at the beginning.Ceramic Tool Co. Team oftheCOVID-19pandemic and through that, technologySteve Sprunghas proven to be one of our greatest assets.Product and Marketing Manager CTC has always worked in person, in the office, but inRusso Trading CompanyMarch we had to shift to remote working. Thanks to tech- Asweseeadvancementinhigh-performancesetting nology, we have been able to maintain our high standardmaterials,thereisalsoanincreaseinfocusonmix-822020|TECH'