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August 29, 2012
Power drills, by the numbers

Channel analysis
Consumer research from The NPD Group shows that after a slight sales dip in the 12 months ended July 2011, the drills category has seen a boost back to levels above those of two years ago. Dollar volume from August to July rose 8.4%, with most dollars overall (61.9%) spent in warehouse home centers.

August 29, 2012
Power tool aisle revs up

Makita 18V LXT Series

February 9, 2012
Metabo launches new hammer drills

Metabo Corp. has unveiled two new 1/2-in. hammer drills that promise to increase productivity on the job site. The SBE710 and the SBE 1100 Plus can be used on various construction materials, including concrete block, solid concrete and brick.

February 3, 2012
DeWalt launches depth control and dust system

Towson, Md.-based DeWalt has launched the Adjustable Depth Setter and Dust Collector, which when used together serve as the brand's proprietary Depth Control and Dust System.

Designed specifically for use with the SDS Plus drill bits from DeWalt, the system is built for professionals in the mechanical, electrical and plumbing fields. The most frequent application of this system is for installing drop-in anchors, which are used to hold threaded rod for hanging pipes, conduit and heavy loads.

September 29, 2011
Porter-Cable rolls out two new corded products

Towson, Md.-based Porter-Cable has launched two new corded products: a 7 AMP 1/2-in. two-speed hammerdrill (PC70THD) and a 7 AMP 4 1/2-in. small angle grinder/cut-off tool (PC60TPAG). Both the hammerdrill and small angle grinder are designed to offer aggressive performance and a compact, lightweight platform to professionals who are looking for corded power on the jobsite.

September 12, 2011
Porter-Cable sponsors solar decathlon team

Towson, Md.-based Porter-Cable announced its sponsorship of the Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 University of Maryland team.

Porter-Cable donated a variety of tools, including cordless and corded drills, circular saws, batteries, chargers, compressors, routers, pneumatic nailers and much more to aid in the construction of the team’s solar-powered house, which the University of Maryland team will assemble and operate during the competition.

July 14, 2011
Buy.com adds home improvement products

Buy.com, a leading e-commerce marketplace, has expanded into the home improvement arena through a partnership with CPO Commerce, a leading supplier of new and reconditioned tools and other home channel products. Customers can now shop for more than 6,000 hammers, drills, saws and other tools, all with free shipping, through Buy.com's CPO Outlets store online section. Products also include floor care, ceiling fans, saws, generators, lawn care products, pressure washers and compressors.

June 29, 2011
A floor-to-ceiling roundup

Innovation has not escaped the attention of the following home improvement companies. July’s New Product Showcase features goods from eco-friendly cleaners to a heated jacket and everything in between. Make sure to sign up for the HCN Daily and check out homechannelnews.com for the industry’s brightest product ideas.

April 21, 2011
DeWalt unveils tote as two-in-one storage solution

DeWalt has announced the introduction of its 24 Inch Tote with Power Tool Case. The two-in-one storage solution allows contractors to easily store power tools, hand tools and accessories -- like drill bits, nails and screws -- in the power tool case, which also functions as a lid. For internal storage customization, the tool case has a removable divider that stores larger items in the bottom of the tote, helping to eliminate the need for multiple tool bags.

February 24, 2011
Milwaukee Electric expands Lithium-ion system

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. expanded its M18 Lithium-ion system with the new M18 Cordless 3/8-inch Right Angle Drill Driver.

The 18V right angle drill with an adjustable clutch provides eleven torque settings, plus one drill mode, for control in close-quarter fastening applications.

“The combination of a 3.75-inch total head length and an integrated Electronic Clutch make this tool the most compact 18V Right Angle Drill Driver in the industry,” says Christian Coulis, senior product manager for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation.

January 21, 2011
DeWalt unveils new carbide bits

Towson, Md.-based DeWalt announced the launch of a new full line of carbide bits used for drilling holes in hard concrete, reinforced concrete, block and pan decking. 

The new Solid Rock Carbide SDS Plus Bits are designed for mechanical and general contractors, electricians, forming and tilt wall contractors, glaziers and other professionals.  

December 2, 2010
Makita launches next generation of Drill/Driver

La Mirada, Calif.-based Makita announced the launch of its next generation half-inch drill/driver to its...

La Mirada, Calif.-based Makita announced the launch of its next generation half-inch drill/driver to its 18-volt Compact Lithium Ion line.

 

The new LXFD01CW drill/driver is the latest edition to the compact lithium-ion platform created by Makita in 2006. It delivers more power with less weight and improved ergonomics for a range of drilling, driving and fastening tasks, the company said.

 

 

December 1, 2010
The NPD Group offers holiday gift guidance

If the 2010 holidays are anything like last year, grills, drills and hand tools are...

November 23, 2010
Bosch announces Hammer Drill recall

Mount Prospect, Ill.-based Robert Bosch Tool Corp. in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...

October 31, 2010
New Product Showcase: Power tools

Do you want to engage customers? Then turn them loose in the power tool aisle....

October 31, 2010
Power tools, unleashed

The power tools aisle is a cornerstone in any hardware retailer’s selection—where brands like DeWalt,...

December 17, 2007
Black & Decker cuts fourth-quarter outlook

The poor housing market, product recalls and IRS penalties have forced Black & Decker to...

December 16, 2007
OSH powers ahead: The hardware retailer unveils its own brand of power tools

California-based Orchard Supply Hardware recently released its own 12-piece house line of power tools in...

October 21, 2007
Power tool makeover

The industry’s manufacturers are offering retailers the opportunity to build their power tool assortments around...