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Alumogrit® Abrasive Cast Products
Wooster Products, Inc.
05 55 00 Metal Stair Treads and Nosings
g 90 Miscellaneous Site Construction
For both new construction and existing buildings, Alumogrit’s abrasive castings can be specified for:
- maximum durability in rough use;
- indoor or outdoor use;
- resistance to unusually
corrosive environments;
- anti-slip safety properties; and
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