Toolbank to become preferred distributor for Milwaukee’s Pro Red Fever hand tools
Toolbank will be partnering Milwaukee Tools to become preferred wholesaler and distributor for the Professional Red Fever Hand Tool range, pitched at every trade, in the UK and Ireland, with effect from 1 Feb 2019. Toolbank will be stocking over 300 Milwaukee Hand Tool and storage lines with the official launch planned for mid January and […]
C.K to give VDE Interchangeable Screwdriver Set the slimline treatment
Following the success of its dextroVDE slim range of screwdrivers, C.K Tools is to give the same slimline treatment to its popular Interchangeable Bladed Screwdriver, for a new VDE set. This nine-piece interchangeable slim bladed screwdriver set provides versatility for electricians, with the slim blades offering much better access to recessed screws and fixings, together with […]
Snap-on sees sales dip despite profit rise in Q3 2018
Snap-on recorded a slight dip in sales in Q3 2018, combating sales turbulence in its Repair Systems & Information Group with increased hand tool sales in Europe. Overall profits were $163.2m, compared to £133.4m in Q3 2018. Net sales of $898.1 million were down $5.7m (0.6%) from 2017 levels, reflecting a $5.4m or 0.6% organic […]
Wiha launches Torque QuickCheck for torque screwdrivers
Wiha has released the Torque QuickCheck which quickly checks Wiha torque screwdrivers before each use. Applying the wrong torque can lead to serious consequences during delicate screw fastening tasks, potentially damaging materials and leading to rectification work or warranty claims. The mobile Torque QuickCheck provides a regular tool to help guarantee secure and controlled work. […]
Stahlwille covers new torque tool standard in revamped training programme
The new standard for testing and calibrating torque tools is now included in Stahlwille’s training workshop programme. Stahlwille has also launched an online training app for mobile devices to help bring know-how to end users and the trade. Stahlwille’s training programme is for its customers, end users, sales staff, and apprentices & trainees at vocational […]
Sales rise $33m in Q2 for Norbar, BAHCO and Lindström owner Snap-on
Kenosha, Wisconsin headquartered Snap-on Incorporated saw sales rise in Q2 2018, bolstered by new product launches and ‘industry tailwinds’. Net sales of $954.6 million increased 3.6% or $33.2 million from 2017 levels. That $33.2 million included $12.1 million organic sales gain (1.3%), $8.1 million acquisition-related sales and $13 million favourable foreign currency translation. Commercial & […]
FEIN celebrates 30 years of serving UK tradespeople
FEIN’s UK branch – one of 50 global offices for the family-owned business – is celebrating its 30th year in operation. Power tool and accessory brand FEIN was first set up 150 years ago by Wilhelm Emil Fein in 1876, specialising in manufacturing physical and electrical equipment. Based in Germany, the company steadily grew and grew […]
Fastening power tools market will be worth $4.1 billion by 2026
Increased investment in housing, growing automotive production and sales, plus worker safety regulations are helping drive the international fastener power tools market, according to a new report from Persistence Marketing. The research found that the sector – worth US$ 2.4 billion in 2017 – is expected to record a CAGR of 6.9% over 2018-2026 to […]
FOCUS on fastener drive tools: BECK, Stahlwille, TRUMPF, Knipex and TIMco
Collated wooden nails, category-busting electromechanical torque screwdrivers, driver bits and power tools innovation all feature in this month’s round-up of fastener drive tools and collated systems. BECK BECK’s LignoLoc is reportedly the first collated nail made of wood. Designed for industrial production and ecological timber construction (among other applications), the revolutionary wooden nails are made from indigenous beech wood, boasting a tensile strength […]
Put away your PPE? TRUMPF’s new nibbler generates minimal dust
TRUMPF’s new nibbler – the TruTool FCN 250 – is being touted as the first of its kind worldwide. The portable power tool is designed to separate various fibre composite materials up to 2.5mm thick, but unlike saws, milling cutters and angle grinders that have been traditionally used to cut this type of material, the TRUMPF […]