Milwaukee Issues Revolutionary LITHIUM-ION Patent

There is great news for professional cordless tool users who demand the most up to date in tool technology.  Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation received a revolutionary patent on their cutting-edge LITHIUM-ION battery technology for cordless power tools.

The company’s patented LITHIUM-ION technology represents the new generation of cordless hand held power tools powered by battery packs capable of producing an average discharge current greater than or equal to approximately 20 amps. This patent protects the Milwaukee® brand’s newly introduced M12™ and M18™ LITHIUM-ION product lines as well as the industry’s first V28™ and V18™ LITHIUM-ION product lines. More efficient and environmentally friendly, the Milwaukee® LITHIUM-ION Read more

Experience Bosch’s “Big Blue” Rolling Xtreme Impact Tour

JLC LIVE New England

For construction industry tradespeople in the New England area, do not make the mistake of missing the JLC Live show in Providence, RI this week.  With the changing market it is more important than ever to arm yourself with the information you need to not only survive today but to make your business stronger once the market rebounds.  JLC LIVE is the residential construction show that brings this information directly to you.  With LIVE, hands-on building clinics and extensive classroom education you’re certain to come away from Read more

MAKITA FIRST TO ADOPT NEW PTI TORQUE TESTING METHOD FOR CORDLESS

Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories and member of the Power Tool Institute (PTI), will adopt the new PTI Torque Procedure to measure torque in cordless drills, including driver-drills and hammer driver-drills in driver-drill mode. The new test method, agreed upon by all major power tool companies in the Power Tool Institute, is the industry’s first standard to measure torque in drills. Torque is one of the best means to measure the performance of cordless professional drills, a product used by pro tradesmen that accounts for a significant share of all Read more

TeachMeFluke.com offers courses, resource materials

Fluke Corporation, the global leader in electronic test and measurement technology, has unveiled a user friendly technology training website, named http://www.TeachMeFluke.com, that offers a rich resource of information and training opportunities for industry professionals.  Training and continuing education are vital for the industrial world’s top companies and technicians, who view training as essential to keep their skills sharp, stay abreast of ever-changing technology and get the most from today’s test instruments.  Read more

Eric Howard crowned IRWIN Industrial Tools® Ultimate Tradesman

Howard, a general contractor from Concord, California with 19 years experience, bested four other professional tradesmen to take home the coveted title and a treasure trove of cash and prizes.

“I can’t believe I won!” exclaimed an amazed Howard.  “So many professional tradesmen entered, to think I was the fastest and most accurate among that group is amazing.  This has been a great experience and I would like to thank everyone at IRWIN® for putting on this contest, they have been great throughout the entire event.”  Read more

MAKITA FINISHING SANDER NAMED A BEST NEW PRODUCT FOR 2008 Professional Builder magazine picks Makita BO4556K

The Makita BO4556K Finishing Sander has been named one of Professional Builder magazine’s “100 Best New Products” of 2008.

The 100 Best New Products Award was created to recognize innovations, highlighting manufacturers that are investing in research and development. The products are judged in 10 different categories including exteriors, interiors, windows and doors.  Announced annually, these awards are chosen by Professional Builder editors based on:
Technological Advances
Significant Product Improvement
New Product Lines
Increased Product Lines
Nationwide Availability  Read more

Husqvarna Launches New Automower Solar Hybrid in the U.S.

Husqvarna’s Automower™ Solar Hybrid is a fully robotic lawn mower partly powered by the sun and uses no fuel or oil. Expanding its current fully-robotic lawn mower line, Husqvarna will launch the new mower in the U.S. at Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE + EXPO) 2008. Powered by innovative and groundbreaking technology that combines solar power with electricity, the new Automower™ Solar Hybrid mower is more environmentally responsible and easy to program.

The Solar Hybrid mower is designed to handle lawns of up to a half acre. Incorporating Read more

U.S. Places Third in STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® World Championship

In ideal weather, some 10,000 spectators flocked to the world championship of the STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series presented by Carhartt and watched U.S. lumberjack Carson Bosworth finish third in the world, the highest placement for the U.S. in many years. Fifteen lumberjacks competed for the world title on the grounds of the Irish agriculture fair, Machinery & Livestock Exhibition near Kilkenny.  Read more

DEWALT PARTNERS WITH FERNANDO FIORE TO HOST DEWALT-SPONSORED EVENTS

DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, today announced that the face of sports at Univisión, host of “República Deportiva” and winner of several Emmy Awards, Fernando Fiore, will host various DEWALT-sponsored events throughout the year.

“Fiore is one of the most influential and well-respected sportscasters in the U.S. and has built a loyal fan base with his hard-working, energetic and dedicated personality. Fiore’s qualities are in line with the DEWALT brand and naturally resonate with our target end user,” commented Hector Vallejo, Hispanic Marketing Manager from DEWALT. “We will leverage Fiore during jobsite and community events where Fiore will have the opportunity to interact with our users on a personal level.”

“DEWALT is the number-one power tool manufacturer and provides contractors with power tools that help them do their jobs better,” commented Fernando Fiore. “I believe in this brand and admire its end users and am thrilled to have the opportunity to participate and interact with them during DEWALT events.” Throughout 2008 and 2009, Fiore will be Read more

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