Building on the success of its award-winning 36-volt and 12V-Max Litheon cordless tool platforms, Bosch Power Tools and Accessories today unveiled its first Litheon-powered offerings in the popular 18V and 14.4V size ranges. The core of Bosch’s mid-range Litheon™ launch is a full range of cordless drill/drivers and hammer drill/drivers purpose-built to offer the best runtime, battery life, durability and performance in the industry.

“With our launches of 12V MAX and 36V lithium ion tools, Bosch brought compact power and corded power innovation to the category at both ends of the cordless spectrum.  With our renowned Brute Tough™ drill design we brought unprecedented durability to the category. And with our Litheon™ system we brought the most unique battery technology to the category” says Edwin Bender, Bosch’s group product manager for the cordless tool category. “Now we’ve combined the best of these innovations to deliver the best-built Read more

GearWrench Introduces New Close Quarters Prybar Line

GEARWRENCH - The Indexing Pry Bar comes in five sizes, including 8″, 10″, 16″, 24″ and 33″ lengths. Designed to improve access in tight applications, the head of the pry bars can be adjusted to 14 different positions, Read more

Ridgid 1210 Prize Pack Sweepstakes

Feeling lucky?  Want a chance to wear some heavy duty Rigid swag?  Register online at RIDGID now and you will be automatically entered to win an oil-less 1210 Threading Machine and a Ridgid Gear Prize Pack!  Log on to www.Ridgid.com to learn more.

The Hand Tool Institute

The Hand Tools Institute (HTI) is the trade association of North American manufacturers of non-powered hand tools and tool boxes. The objectives of the Institute are to promote and further the interests of its members relative to manufacturing, safety, standardization, international trade and government relations.

The Institute prepares and disseminates educational materials, conducts statistical and market surveys, identifies legal, legislative, regulatory and economic trends affecting the industry. HTI actively promotes cooperation with other associations, the American National Standards Institute, the National Safety Council and government agencies. An important objective of the Institute is to educate the hand tool user on the safe and proper use of hand tools.

source: Hand Tool Institute

www.hti.org

STAFDA

The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) is a not-for-profit educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers, and rep agents of light construction, industrial, and related products. STAFDA membership also includes publishers of industry trade press (affiliates). STAFDA has nearly 2,900 members from the U.S., Canada, and overseas. For additional information, log on to www.stafda.com

The World’s First Fiber and Copper Qualifier from Ideal

Ideal Industries- The SIGNALTEK™-FO is the first and only tester to qualify both copper and fiber-optic cabling to IEEE 802.3 standards. All in one unit that’s less than the price of an optical test set.

With its compact design and soft over-molded sides, the SIGNALTEK-FO fits comfortably in your hands. The easy-to-navigate user interface enables multimedia Gigabit qualification with multimode and single mode capability. You can also perform Bit Error Rate testing and decibel (dB) loss                Read more

Malco PEX Tubing Uncoiler

Malco is offering an easier set up  for any contractor installing hydronic in-floor radiant heating layouts and running potable tubing.

The open case serves as the unit’s base. No tools are required to assemble. A heavy-duty turntable supports a full coil of PEX (polyethylene cross-linked tubing). The eyelet loop opens for easy feeding or removal of tubing from Uncoiler unit. The rotating eyelet arm allows tubing to be pulled off in any direction. Read more

Greenlee L97 Mini-Magnet Laser Level

The L97 Mini-Magnet Laser Level is the third in a series of Greenlee professional levels that combines the handy “no-dog” feature with a laser. The laser projects a beam which helps to align objects, making a variety of applications easier including bending conduit, aligning a electrical panel box or plumbing metal cabinets. The L97 Mini-Magnet Laser Level provides the electrical worker with a variety of value-added features such as three rare-earth magnets and a compact size. 

Even with the compact size, the Greenlee L97 laser has a range of over 80 yards. The four vial design also makes this tool useful in nearly every application. The V-groove on top of the level provides for easy viewing of the four vials. For added convenience, offsets and calculations are permanently engraved onto the level. The L97 Mini-Magnet Laser Level is a great asset for any electrical worker! 

source: GREENLEE

www.Greenlee.com

The Mayhew Steel Dominator Pry Bar is available

MAYHEW STEEL- The Mayhew Steel Products 44-C Dominator® Pry Bar, model number EDP#40164 has an 44″ overall length pry bar made from 7/8″ steel, hardened and tempered for maximum durability. Great for all heavy duty applications. Featuring our patented, two composite, ergonomically designed handle with metal end cap. Capped end in direct contact with shaft allows the user to strike without damage to the handle.

Source: MAYHEW STEEL

www.mayhewsteel.com

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