IRWIN Tools’ 6-in-1 nut driver tackles socket driver frustrations
IRWIN Tools has aimed to tackle top socket driver user frustrations with its 6-in-1 Nut Driver multi-functional tool. Quick-change sockets easily Offering increased efficiency, the IRWIN 6-in-1 Nut Driver features six metric sizes that will allow trade professionals to fasten a variety of nuts and bolts with just one tool. Additionally, professionals can conveniently store […]
US court makes $27.8m judgement on Milwaukee Tool and Snap-on battery tech case
According to US reports, a federal court has ruled in favour of Milwaukee Tool in a long-running case filed against Snap-On Tools back in 2014. Fox6news reports that the jury found Milwaukee Tool was entitled to a “reasonable royalty” of $27.8 million after Snap-on was alleged to have used patented lithium-ion battery technology. Milwaukee Tool […]
Tool and adhesive brands get behind new National Home Improvement Week
A new consumer-facing marketing initiative for Spring 2018 – National Home Improvement Week – is being launched to the UK home and garden industry. Co-ordinated by the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA), it is being backed by brands from thirteen of the leading supplier companies. Using the registered tag line ‘Love The Home You […]
Gedore launches new generation LDA high torque cordless screwdrivers
Gedore has launched a new generation of LDA cordless screwdriver, promising more power from lighter tools. Depending on the version, the basic model offers a torque range of 500 to 6000 N·m with a weight of 3.5 to 7.8 kg (no reaction arm). Torque is freely adjustable with a strong drive provided by the highly efficient, […]
Birchwood Price Tools welcomes new Sales Director
Gary Hutchins has joined Birchwood Tools as Sales Director. He joins BPT from Rexel, where he was Regional Director for electrical wholesalers WF Senate. Hutchins brings over 20 years sales experience within a wholesaler and distribution background, having previously worked with many national corporate blue chip customers from the facilities management and end user sectors. […]
Snap-On sales grow but tools segment dips
US-registered Snap-On saw net sales grew 8.4% in Q3 2017, up $69.7 million to $903.8 million. In organic terms, that number was a more modest 2.3% rise or $19.5 million gain, with $44.3 million of acquisition-related sales and $5.9 million of favourable foreign currency translation. Tools down Snap-on Tools Group segment sales of $392.7 million in the quarter decreased $4.5 million, or 1.1%, from […]
Makita fires Pin Nailer into 10.8V CXT range
Makita has added three new tools to the increasingly popular compact 10.8v CXT range, including: A Pin Nailer that fires 23 gauge, 15, 18, 25, 30 and 35mm nails A Rotary Multi Cutter for use on carpet, cardboard and some plastics And a 180mm Fan that runs for 10 hours on 4.0Ah Li-ion battery The […]
TIMco doubles turnover in 3 years using Sage X3
TIMco has grown from £16.5 to £35 million turnover from 2014 to 2017, during which time the company has been using Sage X3. Responding quickly to customers changing needs and growing product ranges in line with customer demand have been cited as key to the Cheshire company’s success, with its ERP solution, Sage X3, enabling it […]
Stahlwille brings augmented reality to handtools
German torque tool and handtools specialist STAHLWILLE has introduced augmented reality to handtools. The innovation has been developed with oculavis, resulting in a smart visor prototype that will safely guide an end user through a wide range of different joints. The system is capable of reducing training phases and accelerating the fastener-tightening process. At the […]
Tools and ironmongery sales grow for builders merchants
Sales of ironmongery, tools and joinery products all grew for builders merchants in July, according to the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI). The report found that overall sales increased an average of 7%. Year to date sales strengthened, with the first seven months of 2017 ahead 4.3% of the same period in 2016 – up […]