Written by Deanna Postlethwaite, Sr. Director Program Management STANLEY Industrial Reducing or eliminating the risk of unplanned downtime, manufacturing interruptions, and missing repair stock is an issue every manufacturing company focuses on. One effective way to achieve best practices is to focus on implementing a service preventive maintenance (PM) program to maximize manufacturing time and extend…
New pouch-cell batteries offer lightweight, cordless power-tool performance
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand with jobsite solutions, announced the global launch of the DEWALT POWERSTACK 20V MAX Compact Battery — next-generation technological that marks a new era of advanced performance for DEWALT cordless power tools. With the DEWALT POWERSTACK battery, DEWALT is the world’s first major power-tool brand to use pouch cell…
Cordless power-tools market to grow at a CAGR of 9.49% by 2026
The cordless power-tools market by revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.49% during the period 2021-2026. This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets, the “U.S. Cordless Power Tools Market.”The increasing demand for efficient power tools is gaining traction in the global market. The surge in the infrastructure and the construction sectors…
Makita releases 18V LXT Brushless right-angle drills
Makita U.S.A., Inc., a provider in cordless power-tool innovation, recently released the 18V LXT Brushless 1/2-inch right-angle drill (tool only — XAD05Z) and the 18V LXT Brushless 7/16-inch Hex right-angle drill (tool only — XAD06Z). These new cordless angle drills take on the most demanding applications, such as drilling up to five-inch holes with hole…
DEWALT offers convenient, cordless 20V roofing nailer
Ideal for service repairs and smaller jobs, DEWALT’s newest 20V MAX* 15° Cordless Coil Roofing Nailer delivers cordless convenience. There are zero hoses, compressors, or gas cartridges required, making it convenient and safe to use. It’s 100% battery-powered so a user can easily get to work. The 20V MAX* 15° Cordless Coil Roofing Nailer can…
Stanley Black & Decker and Eastman developing more sustainable power tools
Stanley Black & Decker and specialty materials provider Eastman are teaming up to advance sustainability in the power tools industry. BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, will be releasing a new product line — reviva — offering the brand’s first sustainability-led power tools that use Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester. With 50% certified recycled content in the enclosures, the BLACK+DECKER…
Milwaukee launches new addition to its press-tool solutions
Milwaukee Tool is advancing the compatibility of its innovative M18 FORCE LOGIC line of press solutions with the RLS fitting system. The new RLS ACR Press Jaws for M18 FORCE LOGIC press tools enable contractors to complete HVAC and refrigeration installations with a flame-free, efficient alternative to conventional brazing. Eliminating the need for nitrogen purges,…
CRAFTSMAN unveils new V-Series line of industrial tools
CRAFTSMAN has released 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…
CGLITE are new A4 cut-resistant gloves
Seattle Glove‘s CGLITE work gloves are ideal for use in industries that require superior resistance to abrasion and cuts, including for assembly and manufacturing. They’re made for comfort and safety, with a breathable coating and touchscreen fingertips. The lightweight CGLITEs have a gray PU-coated palm with a grey 18 gauge HPPE liner. They are ANSI…
Tool and construction distribution company leveraging Infor cloud ERP system
Infor, an industry cloud company, announced that Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a building materials and construction products distribution company, has selected Infor CloudSuite Distribution as its technology platform for growth. By design, FBM’s extensive product offerings — which include fasteners, framing, tools, drywall, and construction supplies — vary by state and region to serve local…