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Perry launches new reusable Twistie

The Twistie is a new product from A Perry – an extremely durable, very bendy, steel core strip coated in bright blue plastic. Coming in three lengths (15, 45 and 80cm), the Twisties are packaged onto attractive retail display cards in two sizes. One has 4 x 45cm Twisties and the larger has a set of […]

MEMFast rivet nut hand tool now approved by NATO

The RNHT48 Rivet Nut Hand Tool, launched by MEMFast (Make Ends Meet Limited) in 2011, and which has been approved for use by all NATO affiliated organisations worldwide for the last two years, has finally gained the NSN (NATO Stock Number) 1025-01-659-6693. This very robust tool, made in the UK, offers flexibility – it installs […]

FOCUS: Getting to grips with hand protection brand Karbonhex

There’s a high spec, affordable hand protection brand looking to make a big impact in the competitive PPE sector. Torque provides the details… Distributors are being sought for high specification hand protection brand KARBONHEX. Industrial Glove manufacturer Shanghai Select Safety (Safety INXS) has been signing exclusive territory agreements with PPE distributors in key countries and territories for its KARBONHEX range and […]

Fein Power Tools launches ‘most powerful mains oscillating multi-tool in the world’

The two new versions of FEIN’s SuperCut are the most powerful OMT’s available, according to the power tool company, and both come equipped with FEIN’s innovative Starlock Max tool mounting system. FEIN’s new SuperCut Construction FSC500QSL (mains) has swiftly followed the cordless model’s launch AFSC18QSL). Both utilise the Starlock Max system which allows users to change […]

A Perry hails market response to industrial-strength Perry Wipes

Perry Wipes have seen sales increase month-on-month since their launch last year, A Perry has revealed. The wipes are pitched as Market-Leading Industrial-Strength Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes. They are heavy-duty and suitable for multiple surfaces. They come in robust convenient re-sealable tubs of 100 wipes and the low alcohol content means the wipes can be used anywhere […]

Everbuild grows expanding foam range with Constructa-Pro

The expanding foam range from Everbuild – A Sika Company is growing once again with the addition of Constructa-Pro; a high strength adhesive foam designed for use in a multitude of applications. Developed to be fast curing, Constructa-Pro is ideal for small jobs which require a quick fix as well as large applications including fixing […]

Lee Springs targets rail industry with specialist springs

Lee Spring has launched a custom service for special springs on urgent demand. The company’s ex-stock 25,000-plus range of catalogue springs have long been used by rolling stock manufacturers. Standards include compression springs, torsion springs and extension springs, with application on braking systems, inter-carriage connecting systems, bogie suspensions, buffers, signalling and track actuators. Lee Spring’s custom […]

Sealey launches its biggest tool catalogue yet

Sealey Tools has released its “biggest ever” tool catalogue for 2016/2017. The new catalogue includes over 2,200 new lines and a vast new consumables range, with a total of 9,500 product lines for use in the trade. Sealey said that its vast warehouse holds over £30 million of stock and an average of 99.8% of […]

Joinlox launches 3 new fastening and joining products, grows distribution

Joinlox has now signed up 160 new stocking distributors for Striplox and has released three new products to meet customer needs. The range, targeting the joining, fastening and hardware market, has now been joined by the 180D, Megalox and No 20 Biscuit. Striplox Sales and Marketing Manager, Dean Urquhart (pictured) said Striplox’s marketing leading edge is due to […]

Snickers reveals first wearable tech trousers for tradesmen

Wearable technology is increasing common, including Apple watches and Fitbits that measure the user’s heart rate, but at present the technology has largely been harnessed in the consumer world, with limited penetration in the trades. Now Hultafors’ workwear brand Snickers has revealed ‘Tracker 1’ – its first prototype in wearable technology. The Work Trousers include […]