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October 31, 2012
After the storm: Dark clouds, green lining

Long before Hurricane Sandy arrived, hardware stores throughout the Eastern Seaboard found themselves swamped with customers trying to stock up on everything from batteries to rubber gloves. But now that the worst is over -- and property damage estimates are in the $50 billion range -- the effect on the home improvement industry is coming into focus. 

December 7, 2011
DeWalt launches new Rolling Miter Saw/Planer

DeWalt announced the launch of its new Rolling Miter Saw/Planer Stand, designed for jobsite mobility thanks to its wide rubber wheels and fold-up feature. The product, availavle exclusively at Home Depot, is designed for a variety of contractors including cabinetmakers, trim carpenters, framers, installers and many other professionals who are tasked with using a miter saw or portable thickness planer on the jobsite.

March 24, 2011
Rockler introduces a recycled-rubber bench mat

Medina, Minn.-based Rockler Woodworking and Hardware introduced a Protective Bench Mat made from 100% recycled rubber tires. The three-millimeter thick mat measures 24 in. by 60 in.; protects the tops of work benches; and saves tools and projects from the scratches, dings and dents associated with general labor tasks in a shop. 

October 31, 2010
New Product Showcase: Power tools

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

July 13, 2008
Retailers aid flood victims

The worst flooding in the Midwest in 15 years has left communities across several states...

May 12, 2008
Recycled mulch firm expands facility

A St. Louis company that makes rubber mulch from recycled tires is moving into a...

March 20, 2008
Wal-Mart to recycle tires into mulch

The retailer will recycle approximately 2.5 million tires in 2008 to manufacture the eco-friendly Majestic...

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