The new Drill Doctor X2 is an all-in-one sharpener for drill bits, knives, tools, and more. Drill Doctor is a member of the Darex family of brands, which has been creating sharpening tools since 1973, under the brands DAREX industrial but sharpeners, Drill Doctor professional, and WORK SHARP knife and tool sharpeners. Drill Doctor X2 offers…
DEWALT launches new impact driver and impact wrenches
DEWALT is adding to the growing ATOMIC Compact Series 20V MAX portfolio with several new tools, including: The new 20V MAX 1/4-In. 3-Speed Impact Driver (DCF850) The 20V MAX 1/2-In. Impact Wrench with hog-ring anvil (DCF921) The 20V MAX 1/2-In. Impact Wrench with detent-pin anvil (DCF922) The 20V MAX 3/8-In. Impact Wrench with hog-ring anvil…
Stanley Black & Decker wins multiple 2021 Pro Tool Innovation Awards
Stanley Black & Decker announced that it has been awarded 46 Pro Tool Innovation Awards, representing best-in-class products in the construction industry. Winning products were selected based on innovative features, advanced power delivery, improved ergonomics, technological advancements, developments in job-site safety, and overall user value. As a highly respected source in the trade space, Pro…
New GEARWRENCH hex keys make quick work of fasteners in tight spaces
The team at GEARWRENCH has launched its new lineup of professional hex keys that are suited for the most demanding needs that professional users have. The lineup includes standard L-keys, folding hex key sets, and T-handle hex key sets, providing the comprehensive offering for use with a variety of fastener types and sizes. Flimsy hex…
Stanley Black & Decker aims to train up to three million trade workers in five years
Stanley Black & Decker announced that it is launching a five-year (and up to $25 million) commitment to fund vocational skills training and re-skilling programs in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Beginning October 1st, non-profits around the globe can apply for grants as part of the “Empower Makers” Global Impact Challenge. The program is a…
Milwaukee offers new flex-head racheting wrenches
Milwaukee Tool has expanded its offering of combination wrenches with a new line of Flex-head Ratcheting Combination Wrenches. These tools feature a flexible head design that allows better access in hard-to-reach spaces. With 2.5 degrees of arc swing and 144 ratcheting positions, these latest wrenches allow for quick and efficient work in tight and awkward…
Cordless, electric tools are making manufacturing safer and less costly
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a rapid shift as it responds to innovations and growth in the solar, wind, and ground transportation markets. Simultaneously, STANLEY Engineered Fastening is releasing a new generation of battery-operated, motor-driven hand tools that are comparable to the pneumatic tools traditionally used in manufacturing — especially in engineered fastening applications. Until…
New Marson riveters offer portable, industrial-strength reliability
Howmet Aerospace, a global provider of engineered metal products, now offers the new Marson BT-5 and more powerful BT-6 industrial rivet tools. Engineered for dependability on the factory floor or portability at the job site, these Marson installation tools deliver reliable performance at a fraction of the cost of other high-performance riveters. They offer one…
Milwaukee Tool marks another expansion in Mississippi
Milwaukee Tool is once again expanding its footprint in the U.S. with the announcement of a new manufacturing facility in Clinton, Mississippi. With plan to open in November, this new facility will accommodate increased capacity for the company’s growing business. The project is a more than $7 million corporate investment, and is part of the…
Snap-on’s new cordless impact wrench kit offers more speed and power
Snap-on Industries‘ new CT9010 18V 3/8″ Drive Brushless Cordless Impact Wrench Kit is designed for the heaviest applications that demand consistent high performance. The CT9010 is lightweight yet still provides maximum power on the job and boasts a monstrous 240 ft-lb of working torque output — and more than 325 ft-lb of bolt breakaway torque.…