Carry less. Do more. That’s what’s ideal for professionals in the trades tasked with meeting deadlines and getting the job done. Time wasted tracking down the right sized screwdriver or having to go back-and-forth between tools just slows pros down. Three new Multi-Bit Drivers from Crescent Tools make it easy to switch and store tools,…
Hilti unveils automated core drilling solution
Hilti North America, an innovator of tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, has unveiled a semi-autonomous core drilling solution. The DD 250-CA diamond core drill paired with the Cut-Assist Auto Feed unit gives the operator an assisted experience by intuitively guiding the drill through the entire drilling process. With this semi-autonomous…
Milwaukee offers industry’s largest tool and equipment tracking network
Milwaukee Tool continues to innovate in connected technology with the new ONE-KEY Bluetooth Tracking Tag — the most complete Bluetooth tool and equipment tracker on the market. Backed by ONE-KEY, currently the industry’s largest tracking network, users can easily attach the Tag anywhere, add to their digital inventory and track what matters most from a…
GEARWRENCH launches mechanics hand-tool sets for auto and industrial trades
Mechanics hand-tool sets are supposed to be convenient collections of useful tools. Unfortunately, most tool sets are designed for mass appeal, opting to skip sizes and entire tools rather than provide everything that professionals in the automotive and industrial maintenance trades need. The result is an incomplete set and a series of one-off buys to…
WORKPRO Tools releases 20V cordless drill driver set in pink
WORKPRO Tools, a hand and power-tool manufacturer, is featuring its 20V Lithium-ion Cordless Drill Driver Set — in pink. It is part of its Pink Tools for Hope, a campaign that supports those with and survivors of breast cancer. The high-performance, cordless drill driver is powered by a maximum of 20 voltage and a 1.5AH…
Bosch adds three pre-defined modes to its impact drivers for greater flexibility
Bosch Power Tools, a global provider of power tools and related accessories, recently launched a new version of its GDX18V-1800C Freak Impact Driver: the GDX18V-1860C 18V Connected-Ready Freak Two-in-One 1/4 In. and 1/2 In. Impact Driver The new model features increased torque, upgraded from 1800 to 1860 in. lbs. — providing even more power to…
CRAFTSMAN unveils new V-Series line of tools for automotive and industrial use
CRAFTSMAN announces V-Series, a new, premium line of tools for professional automotive and industrial applications. Designed to endure the most demanding applications, the V-Series professional portfolio includes hex keys, T-Handles, ratchets, wrenches, socket sets, and screwdrivers all backed by the CRAFTSMAN lifetime warranty. “From classic car restorations to heavy-duty industrial applications, CRAFTSMAN V-Series tools are…
Makita offers new direct-repair service for its tools, ensuring less downtime
Makita U.S.A., Inc., an innovator in power tools, pneumatics, and outdoor power equipment, is expanding service and repair options for Makita tool users with the new Direct Repair Online Service. Direct Repair gives users free “roundtrip” shipping to and from a Makita Factory Service Center, with easy online access to repair status notifications. To celebrate…
Connect, carry, and store mechanics’ tools with new DEWALT ToughSystem Trays
DEWALT, a provider of complete jobsite solutions, has launched three new mechanics sets with ToughSystem 2.0 Trays, providing mechanics with a versatile way to connect, carry and store tools. The tool sets are housed within ToughSystem 2.0 Shallow Tool Trays, which are compatible with the complete line of ToughSystem storage units. The trays are designed…
GMS to acquire AMES Taping Tools
GMS Inc., a North American specialty distributor of building products, recently announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AMES Taping Tools Holding LLC. AMES is a provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools and related products, with the aim of increasing work production. AMES provides a distinctive complement to GMS’s current…