DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand offering total job-site solutions, has released two new drill/driver products: the new 20V MAX* XR Brushless 1/2-in. Drill/Driver and 20V MAX* XR Brushless 1/2-in. Hammer Drill/Driver. Each drill’s high-output brushless motor provides users with up to 40% more unit watts out in a compact design boasting a tool head…
CRAFTSMAN named official tools sponsor of six MBL teams
Stanley Black & Decker announced that its iconic CRAFTSMAN brand will be the official tools sponsor of half-a-dozen baseball (MBL) teams, including the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Miami Marlins, Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds, and Oakland Athletics for the 2022 MLB season. This marks Stanley Black & Decker’s 14th year partnering with MLB teams, showcasing one…
Milwaukee Tool expands its PACKOUT Modular Storage System
Milwaukee Tool has expanded its PACKOUT Modular Storage System to include 20-plus new shop storage solutions for tools, fasteners, and related accessories. Bringing the versatility of PACKOUT into the shop, users will be able to fully customize their storage with wall plates, hooks, tool racks, tool holders, and a cabinet that connects with all PACKOUT…
DELO combines adhesive dispensing and pre-activation in a single step
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer, and industrial electronics applications, recently developed an innovative process technology combining adhesive dispensing and pre-activation in a single process step. Activation on the flow provides users with new options for designing products and processes while reducing costs and CO2 emissions. Ideal for bonding and encapsulating temperature-sensitive…
DESTACO adds to its heavy-duty manual clamp line
DESTACO, which offers an extensive selection of automation, engineered solutions, and work-holding solutions, has added two new models to its heavy-duty manual clamp product line. The 503-MLBR and 533-LBR models are extensions of DESTACO’s 503-MLB and 533-LB vertical toggle-lock clamps — with the new versions featuring the patented Toggle Lock Plus locking system. “The space-saving…
Henkel develops gasketing adhesive to protect automotive electrical components
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched Loctite AA 5885, a new one-component polyacrylate cured in place gasketing product designed to protect sensitive electrical components. Thanks to rapid UV curing in under 30 seconds, Loctite AA 5885 allows automotive electronics customers to expedite gasketing and increase production efficiency. The solution enables a significant reduction of the ecological…
WIFI offers complimentary access to Fastener Fair USA
Are you considering attending the Fastener Fair USA this year but are still undecided? Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) has your ticket. Fastener Fair USA — which has been one of North America’s fastest-growing trade shows and conference events for the fastener industry — has graciously provided WIFI with a unique code that allows…
Groov-Pin named best wellness employer of 2022
Groov-Pin, a pin and component manufacturer, has earned the silver certification in Wellness Workdays’ 2022 Best Wellness Employer program. Groov-Pin has been recognized for its accomplishments in corporate wellness for the fourth year in a row. Its employee wellness program, called GP Fit, has become part of its culture, addressing all aspects of health — including…
Drilling into the skilled trades shortage
Stanley Black & Decker has released the results of its inaugural Makers Index, an in-depth research study examining sentiment about skilled trade careers in the U.S., with the goal of better understanding some of the underlying causes of the skilled trade labor shortage. The study surveyed three core audiences: high schoolers aged 14-19, parents of high…
New acquisition furthers Novaria’s growth in aerospace and defense
Novaria Group — a manufacturer and privately held business focused on fastener, precision-component, and service companies that deliver to the aerospace and defense industries — has acquired substantially all assets of Hohman Plating. Established in 1918, Hohman Plating provides metal finishing and coating services to a broad base of industries, including aerospace, medical, defense,…