All Handheld Tools/Workshop Tools Articles

Launching in 2015, new rammer range said to be emission-free and easy to use

Chicago Pneumatic has introduced the Red Hawk Road gas (petrol) powered breaker to the North American market.

Company launches two handheld breakers to the North American market: the CP 1260 and CP 1290.

New combihammers cut triaxial vibration by half, while a redesigned cooling system reduces the temperature at the chuck by 10°C.

German power tool company Metabo is to launch a 5.2 Ah battery pack on May 1, 2013.

UK power tool manufacturer Hilti is claiming two world firsts with its newest line, the TE 30-A36 cordless combihammer. Not only is it the world’s first cordless combihammer but it is also powered by what Hilti claims is the most powerful battery of its size.

French manufacturer MAC3, led by former Sullair Europe managers, adds portable compressors to its range of pneumatic tools.

Lincoln Electric said current chief operating officer (COO) Christopher Mapes will take over as president and chief executive officer (CEO) at the end of the year, replacing CEO and chairman John Stropki Jr who will become executive chairman of the board.

Hand arm vibration (HAV) safety specialist Reactec is advising companies to invest in constant HAV monitoring in order to meet health and safety requirements.

Atlas Copco has introduced four new hand-held breakers that significantly reduce vibration emissions

Climax Portable Machine Tools has opened three new rental depots in the US and one in Australia to support increased demand for its on-site portable machining tools.

SIMA, the Spanish manufacturer of table saws, cutting machines and surface preparation tools, has opened a new subsidiary office in Italy and plans other new offices in Brazil and Qatar this year.

Two pages of new cutting, breaking and sawing products from companies including Husqvarna, Hilti, Atlas Copco, DEWALT, Stanley, Makita, ICS, Wacker Neuson, Stone and EDT Eurodima.

Former Arc-Gen salesman Andy Munford and two business partners have established Shindaiwa Ltd to market Japanese-built welder generators throughout Europe.

Bauma is where Atlas Copco starts to really push its Chicago Pneumatic brand in Europe. Having already rebranded its Irmair compressors as Chicago Pneumatic in Europe, the company will use Bauma to show a wide range of gensets and compressors as well as a selection of handheld tools and breakers and light concreting and compaction equipment.

Sullair Corporation plans to close its portable compressor and pneumatic tool factory in Montbrison, France later this year. Workers at the site are currently on strike as discussions with Sullair continue.

Sullair has made some adjustments to its PAC80 low pressure compressor including a frame design that allows the unit to be stacked and a raised fuel tank to make it easier to refuel.

Danish hydraulic tool specialist Hycon has launched a small powerpack and 15 kg breaker comination that it hopes will compete head on with electric breakers.

Speedy Hire is offering its customers a hand arm vibration (HAV) monitoring device that can be attached to almost any hand-held tool and used to alert users and employers about levels of vibration.

Hilti has launched a new 11.8 kg breaker with “exceptionally low” triaxial vibration levels of 6.5 m/s2.