The global cordless power tools market by revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 10.54% during the period 2020-2026. This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets. Rapid industrialization and increasing applications in residential and commercial sectors are primarily driving the cordless power tools market growth. These tools are used mainly…
These fasteners offer a strong hold in dense wood and prevent splitting
Earnest Machine, a master distribution and manufacturer of industrial fasteners, is prepared for the wood building requirements you need. The company’s Timberjack Premium Timber Screws are designed to enter into wood easier, hold stronger, and offer excellent corrosion resistance in pressure-treated wood applications. In fact, Timberjacks feature a special “U” thread that locks the screw…
Fastenal teams with Penske to pilot Freightliner electric tractor
As the commercial trucking industry moves forward in developing alternative fuel equipment, Fastenal is helping to drive innovation. Since early 2020, the supply-chain organization has participated in a long-term test program of two battery-electric Freightliner eM2 box trucks within its Los Angeles metro area operations. In that same spirit of environmental sustainability and innovation, the…
Ironclad earns two OH&S product-of-the-year awards
Ironclad Performance Wear, a Brighton-Best (BBI) company and pioneer in the hand-safety industry, announced that it was recently awarded the Occupational Health & Safety‘s new product-of-the year award for two new gloves. “We are proud to receive the award in the “hand-protection, impact-resistant” category for the new Command Series A2 PU IMPACT (KCI2PU) and in…
Optimas invests in 3D printing equipment for metal fasteners
Optimas OE Solutions, a global manufacturer and distributor of precision-made fasteners and supply-chain solutions have announced investments in the latest, cutting-edge, industrial stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing equipment to compliment the company’s existing prototyping capabilities for metal fasteners. As industry struggles with the raw material shortages that continue to cause delays worldwide, manufacturers are compelled to look for solutions to…
HYTORC’s J-WASHER earns OTC technology award
HYTORC, a manufacturer of hydraulic and electric torque wrenches, recently announced that its J-WASHER won the prestigious, Spotlight on Technology Award. This award, given by the Oil & Gas industry exclusively at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) conference, honors the latest and most advanced technologies every year. The new HYTORC J-Washer takes the company’s reaction…
DEWALT is redefining reliability with new TOUGHSERIES hand tools
DEWALT is offering a new line of premium hand tools: the TOUGHSERIES. Designed for heavy-duty use in the most demanding applications, the new series will launch with tapes this summer, followed by hammers and screwdrivers in the fall. The TOUGHSERIES tapes were developed to endure, with housing that can survive a 100-foot drop. They’re the…
GEARWRENCH launches new ratcheting multi-bit drivers
What most contractors and engineers want is less and more. Less to carry and more versatility. Less time spent juggling tools and more time getting work done. This what drove tool designers to develop the GEARWRENCH Ratcheting Multi-Bit Drivers. The new drivers are available in two versions: An 19-in-1 option (80191R) with interchangeable S2 steel…
NCA is now part of White Cap Supply Canada
White Cap Supply Canada reports that it has closed on the previously announced agreement to acquire National Concrete Accessories Canada (NCA), an Alberta corporation. This combined business, which is intended to mirror the long-term success of White Cap in the United States. NCA is now part of White Cap Supply Canada, which is comprised of Brafasco…
DELO’s new structural adhesive ensures high-temperature stability
DELO has launched an adhesive with exceptionally high-temperature stability. The new DELO MONOPOX HT2999 achieves strengths of 20 MPa at 180° C — this is four times greater than its predecessor. “Four times the strength of the previous generation is a truly extraordinary step in development,” said Dr. Karl Bitzer, head of Product Management at…