Hilti North America, a provider of tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, expands its rotary and combination hammer tool portfolio with the next-generation TE 70-ATC/AVR, the most powerful SDS-Max combination hammer in its class. The new and improved tool will help commercial contractors and tradespeople drill up to 40% faster in reinforced…
HYTORC unveiling three new industrial bolting tools on April 8th
Join HYTORC for an online webinar on Thursday, April 8, 2021, when company president Eric Junkers will unveil three new industrial bolting tools, designed to enhance the way you get work done. The first tool will highlight improved flexibility to better meet schedule. The second tool has enhanced rugged design, extending tool life. The third…
GWS Tool Group acquires Taurus Tool & Engineering
GWS Tool Group recently announced the acquisition of Taurus Tool & Engineering. This is GWS’ first acquisition in 2021, following three previous ones in 2020. Taurus Tool supports the aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, and hydraulic industry with specialty tools and cutting equipment. The company’s product capability includes complex HSS and carbide step tools, specifically for…
A new drilling robot ensures faster and safer installations
Hilti, an innovator of tools, technology, software and services, launched its first robot a few months ago — Jaibot. The Hilti Jaibot construction robot is designed for semi-autonomous mobile ceiling-drilling, helping mechanical and electrical installation contractors tackle productivity, safety, and labor shortage challenges. The Jaibot executes its tasks based on building information modeling (BIM) data.…
Stanley Black & Decker joins Greentown Labs in supporting climate-tech startups
Greentown Labs, the largest climate-tech startup incubator in North America, announced Stanley Black & Decker as its newest Terawatt Partner. Through its partnership with Greentown Labs, Stanley Black & Decker will deepen its ties with the incubator’s community of climate-tech startups, gain access to curated startup pitch days with innovations from emerging technology sectors,…
Klein Tools adds new socket wrench and adapted to its lineup
Klein Tools, an Illinois-based manufacturer of hand and impact tools, recently added a couple of new tools to its lineup. The first is a 3-in-1 Slotted Impact Socket that’s equipped with an alignment slot to tighten and loosen most hot-line clamps. Features include: A single-ended impact socket with hands-free adjustment between socket sizes Addresses two…
Meet GEARWRENCH’s new PitBull Pliers
GEARWRENCH has launched its new line of PitBull Pliers, designed with features and functionality that will quickly turn them into a technician or mechanic’s best friend. “Professional technicians we talked to said that the most important things they looked for in their pliers are grip and cutting ability,” said Jarrett Wolf, product manager for GEARWRENCH. “We…
Six factors to consider before choosing your next torque wrench
Written by Mark Edmunds Product Manager | Snap-on Industrial There is a perception that applying torque to a fastener is intuitive and that anyone can do it. Well, anyone can, but the ability to do it properly is what makes the difference — and that’s where selecting the right torque wrench is critical. Torque wrenches…
Arrow Fastener Company launches new product catalog
Arrow Fastener Company, a provider of manual, electric, and cordless fastening tools, as well as hand stapling tools for both pros and DIYers, has released a new product catalog. In fact, to this day the company’s T50 is one of the world’s best-selling staple guns, with more than 50 years of tested durability. Now, it…
New power-tool accessories offer up to 1,000 volts of electrical protection
Fifty-four percent of professionals work around live electricity every day, 62% use battery-powered impact tools to perform electrical work, and 87% have been shocked while on construction job sites. It’s a risk they would rather not have to take. To keep pros safe and productive, Crescent APEX developed the new eSHOK-GUARD Isolated Bit Holder and…