Makita extends 10.8V range with new multi-tool
Makita has added a slim, lightweight and powerful multi-tool to its popular 10.8v range of cordless tools. Makita said that the performance of these advanced 10.8v tools is ideal for many ‘lighter’ operations – like kitchen and bathroom installations – where the power of the 18v Lithium-Ion tools is not essential. The new Makita TM30D CXT Multi […]
Fein launches 3 new universal Starlock accessories
German manufacturer Fein – inventor of the oscillating multi-tool and co-developer of the new Starlock accessory mounting system – has released three new universally fitting accessories that boast “excellent blade life and cutting performance”. The three new bi-metal blades will fit any oscillating multi tool (OMT) with the 12-point mounting system, as well as fitting new machines […]
DuPont simplifies protective apparel range
DuPont has ditched the original product names and introduced a new easy-to-follow numeric range for its protective apparel range. Each of DuPont’s brands – ProShield, Tyvek and Tychem – now come with a number to explain the level of protection, for example the ProShield NexGen is now the ProShield 60. To explain the change, DuPont […]
Stahlwille unveils new torque tools at Automechanika Frankfurt
Stahlwille has launched new products for vehicle workshops, including the Manoskop 730 Quick torque wrench and the new SmartCheck tester for torque wrenches. The torquing tool and hand tool specialist launched the new lines – designed to simplify service work, increase efficiency and speed up day-to-day work processes – at Frankfurt’s Automechanika last month. Manoskop 730 […]
New plasterboard fixing holds 245kg and is up for a Travis Perkins award
Select Product’s BladeFixer has been shortlisted for an Innovation Award from Travis Perkins Group. The plasterboard fixing is pitched as the world’s first to hold a whopping 245kg (38 stone) in shear tests and 85kg (13 stone) tension tests (on 15mm board), independently tested and varified by the Building Research Establishment. According to the brand, […]
Forgefix stages two 24-hour customer events
ForgeFix has staged two 24 hour customer events where it announced new deals with DeWalt and Wera, as well as unveiled details of its new ForgeFast elite woodscrews. The company, which is heading to Torque-Expo 2016 later in the year, dubbed the events ’24 hours with ForgeFix’, with the first taking place at Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa in Pott […]