All Power Tools (Construction/Rental) Articles

Atlas Copco unveils battery powered portable compressor
The company launched the product at its sustainability event held in Antwerp, Belgium
IRN100 survey: deadline to submit data approaches
11 April deadline for IRN100 submissions
Bosch to take stake in Husqvarna
Move intended to strengthen companies’ battery alliance
Long-term tool rental offered by Kiloutou
600 Milwaukee tools will be available for rent under the initiative
Husqvarna acquires German tool producer
Addition of Heger will give it wall, floor and road sawing equipment for contractors
Husqvarna boosts its electric sales
37% of Swedish company’s sales are electrified products
Speedy adds 1,800 ‘green’ Hilti saws
Saws reduce waste and add to core product offering
Husqvarna Group CFO becomes new division president
Glen Instone to lead forest and gardening division, retaining his CFO role until a successor is found
Makita UK launches new power tools
Cordless DA001G Brushless Angle Drill and DG001G Brushless Eart Auger expand Makita’s XGT 40VMax range
Kiloutou launches brand for ‘green’ equipment
More than 3,500 electric, hybrid and by-energy products will be promoted in France under the IMPAKT brand
Husqvarna launches its first battery powered cutter
Manufacturer says its K1 PACE will offer equivalent power and performance to traditional petrol cutters
New Product Showcase
With Covid-19 restrictions causing trade events like Intermat, IRE and APEX to be cancelled, IRN presents an overview of some of the products that would have been launched
Hilti maintains R&D spend through pandemic
Hilti Group reported a 9.6% decline in sales in 2020 to CHF 5.3 billion, with operating profits down 7% at CHF 728 million.
Makita expands 40Vmax XGT tool range
Tool manufacturer adds new cordless demolition hammer, mitre saw and angle grinder
Q3 rebound for Husqvarna
Tool manufacturer enjoys surge in demand in Q3; streamlining plans set to make 350 workers redundant
New grinders from Fuji with enhanced durability
Japanese manufacturer’s new FA-67 series of angle grinders are designed for tough environments
Power tools: Instrumental
Power tools are in constant use on jobsites, so they must be comfortable and efficient to use
Makita offers more powerful cordless tools
New XGT 40V Max range of cordless power tools said to be on a par with corded and petrol tools
Hilti to unveil ‘world’s first’ cordless breaker
Power tool manufacturer will launch its new TE 500-A36 cordless breaker at ConExpo
Makita introduces new cordless products
Power tool manufacturer expands 18V series range with new heavy-duty models
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