NEWS & PR - Archive

Guhring Limited has launched a range of high performance milling cutters under the ECO-LINE banner.

Saint Gobain Abrasives are happy to announce the launch of a new range of grinding and cut-off discs.

Makita (UK) Ltd power tools have been used by sculptor Peter Randall-Page to complete a giant 80 tonne granite marvel, “massive symbolic seed”, at the heart of the new education centre at the popular Eden Project in Cornwall.

4x Tool Life - 2x Production Speed - 50% Less Cost Per Hole - It’s not just revolutionary, it’s HardCore.

The THS Tools Group 30th Annual Exhibition was held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, NEC on Wednesday 11th October 2006.

Kasp is a new range of quality security products from Carl Kammerling International. CK’s 40 years experience within the security industry was put to good use during the development of Kasp and the result is a range of quality products at competitive prices backed by striking and informative packaging.

With all the recent changes and new product activity currently happening at Draper Tools, the Hampshire based tool distributor could hardly be labelled with "Business as usual".

Universal Drilling & Cutting Ltd has launched a powerful new portable dry-cutting saw...The Ripsnorter!

The demand for a product to drill hard tiles, in particular grade 5 porcelain, has increased over the past few years. However, demand will now only intensify due to the shortage of clay in familiar tile manufacturing countries such as Italy and Spain. In fact, many tile manufacturers have already switched their production from standard ceramic tiles to man-made porcelain.

The THS Tools Group was represented at a grand reception held recently at Newbury Race Course, to celebrate the Centenary of Moore & Wright.

Guhring Ltd has launched a new range of HSS Jobber Drills with a TiN Coated Tip.

In recent years, the increasing importance of health and safety at work, driven by constantly reviewed legislation and the growing number of personal injury claims, means HAV (hand and arm vibration) issues are becoming a major business within UK industry, with many firms of consultants and solicitors being founded to work for employees compensation and record claim figures constantly being challenged.

RUST-OLEUM® has brought out a restyled line of heat-resistant spray paints as part of the HARD HAT® industrial aerosol series.

Birmingham University’s School of Engineering participates each year in the International Formula Student Small Racing Car Design & Build Competition. The competition, designed to give students hands-on experience of engineering, marketing, management, budgeting and presentation activities, takes place three times a year in the USA, Europe and Australia.

Rapid, stapling manufacturer and supplier of quality fixing tools in the professional and DIY hardware markets, has launched its first range aimed at the garden and horticulture markets.

This years AGM was held on the 19th & 20th of May at The Palace Hotel in Torquay, one of the leading hotels in the South West.

Managing a ball of garden twine seems to require at least two hands and you need another two to hold the plant and fix the string tie-back.

Tacwise – the UK’s fastest selling brand in professional fastening tools – has transformed the powered nailing and stapling tool category with the introduction of the Ranger 40 Duo.

Everbuild Building Products Ltd, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals has signed up Craig Phillips, TV Celebrity Builder to endorse three of their leading products: Pinkgrip, Forever White and Wonder Wipes.

Turns Unalloyed Steels at up to 425 Metres per Minute - It’s ultra-fast, ultra-durable, and ultra-impressive.

The highly popular Strip-Out Tool, which won a silver award at the London DIY show, has continued to be a successful new product for Everbuild Building Products Ltd.

Makita UK Ltd has launched a power washer range that sets new standards in pressure water delivery.

Superb value, blue general purpose fibre discs offer good performance and stability at a highly competitive price.

Traditional marking aerosols are typically only usable in an upside down position. Ideal for ground marking situations, but what about those horizontal or vertical marking situations?

Stellram's 7792VXD allows one tool to be used for facing, pocketing, slotting, and plunging. It reduces component costs by maximising metal removal rates and reduces processing time by allowing close-to-profile pocketing of 90º walls.

Metabo (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce the introduction of the latest Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery technology with multifunctional display system to their already established and well respected ‘air cooled’ cordless power tool range. Nickel cadmium (NiCd) and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries will soon become a thing of the past as new Lithium-ion batteries are launched into the market. Metabo ‘Li-power’ batteries are up to 40% lighter while delivering up to 40% more power compared to conventional NiMH battery packs. Coupled with the Metabo AIR COOLED charging system all the way down to 12v, Metabo is once again one step ahead when it comes to power tool battery technology.

Makita enters the popular music-on-site market with the advanced BMR100 radio – a rugged and robust twin channel radio unit that has a powerful 5 watt output and a wide AM/FM frequency band.

Kärcher - world leader in domestic and commercial cleaning equipment and the company behind the high-pressure cleaner and many other cleaning innovations - has just successfully completed yet another mammoth international cleaning project, restoring to full glory the Presidents’ heads etched into the side of Mount Rushmore, USA.

Cleans & degreases, conditions and helps protects from disease - all in one wipe!

Research conducted by Everbuild Building Products Ltd, indicated deep dissatisfaction regarding sealants that are susceptible to mould growth, particularly in bathroom applications.

CP Desoutter Sales has launched the CP7828 Air Ratchet and, with new patented technology, it is designed with the professional technician in mind. This new quiet, high speed ratchet performs flawlessly on transmissions, exhaust systems, fuel and water pumps, radiators, and many body shop applications.

Progressive Safety has introduced four new styles to their PSF Terrain range of safety footwear. This non-metal toecap footwear is proving increasingly popular, due to its lighter weight, and the increase in security measures across all areas of industry and commerce.

We believe the THS Tools Group Annual Exhibition to be one of the most important events in our Calendar Year. It’s a platform for Approved Suppliers to exhibit and showcase new products and, most importantly, to meet and interface with Members under one roof.

FEIN Industrial Power Tools UK Ltd has replaced the SuperCut with a new model, the SuperCut Construction, which is purpose designed for four target groups in the construction industry.

Pipes represent, without a doubt, a very important transport media in buildings, industrial plants and on board ships. However, they do present an immediate problem as you cannot see what they contain.

As a one-time naval man, Commander Lumley Robinson, the inventor of the original Jubilee® worm drive hose clip, would have been justifiably proud of the staying power of his product in the service of the Royal Navy; in particular its application on the last of the Second World War destroyers, the 60 year old HMS Cavalier.

Currently it is estimated that the country has a shortfall of 27,000 plumbers. This also applies to other professions such as plasterers and carpenters. It is also hard to believe, but there's still one business in Britain that's almost universally male. It's a business where women account for less than 1% of employees. A business where women are less than invisible: they're virtually absent.

There has been a lot of publicity lately about the revision of the UK Noise at Work Regulations which have been in existence since 2003. However, next spring the HSE will begin to enforce it and check companies against these requirements. The most likely revision date is one in April 2006, so employers must be aware of their responsibilities.

When you pick up the NR90GC Gas Nailer for the first time you will notice that the tool is not only very light but also well balanced and comes with a soft grip.

First thoughts were of a Marketing Group of Independent Engineering Distributors. The UK Independent Engineering Distributors were many and varied. In my case, the first thought of setting up a distributorship came in 1950 when, having responded on a sudden impulse to an offer of release from the Regular Army on payment of £50, I saw an advert in the local paper "Tool Shop for Sale" which sounded interesting.

Following the 'Kit the Tradesman' Competition in the April-June 2005 issue of Toolstop we are pleased to announce the winners. Each winner (one for each month) received a 14.4v Combi Drill, 55pce Tool Chest, Quick Release Belt, Drill Holster, Pocket Fixings Pouch, Explorer Boots, Kombi Bib & Brace, Pro Jacket & Baseball Cap worth over £300 courtesy of Makita (UK) Ltd and Dickies (UK) Limited.

CRC Industries UK Limited, manufacturers of industrial aerosols and bulk maintenance chemicals, has launched a new penetrating spray, “Ambersil Rust Flash”. Designed to quickly release severely corroded ferrous metal fasteners, it out performs ‘ordinary’ penetrating sprays on regular to severe corrosion by up to 10 times. Rust Flash should be used when time is short, and a rapid result is needed.

The new Makita LF1000 flip-over saw fills the gap in the Makita saw inventory and provides the ideal saw system for site or workshop operations. Joining the recently expanded slide compound mitre saw range the new flip-over saw comfortably matches market specification at a very attractive price.

Eclipse Magnetics Ltd latest product, the Micromag filtration system promises huge advantages in fluid filtration claims Steve McAllorum, Eclipse’s Technical Sales Manager.

We are pleased to announce the winners for the Competitions featured in the THS Magazine.

An EU directive that could force bosses to make daily risk assessments about the strength of the sun is being debated in the European Parliament. If it is passed, all employers with staff working outdoors would need to look every day at the levels of radiation to which their employees could be exposed and devise an action plan to minimise health risks. The directive, which applies to all forms of optical radiation, is designed to control workers' exposure to ultraviolet light, visible and infrared radiation, and lasers.

The new Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 are due to come into force on 15 February 2006 and are the result of an EU-led initiative - the Physical Agents (Noise) Directive. These new Regulations will help to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss and the supporting guidance will contain simple practical measures that employers can take to reduce exposure to noise at work.

British business loses an estimated 4.9 million days to employee absenteeism through work-related back conditions each year. Employees are taking an average of 19 days off work, according to the latest figures from the 2003/4 Labour Force Survey.

Branded Shim from Precision Brand is a significant improvement in shim stock as it solves the problems related to product identification and storage.

Developed for commercial users and contract cleaners, the MAXXI range of wet and dry vacuums from Nilfisk-ALTO provides powerful, economical solutions to major cleaning needs across many sectors of business and industry.

THS Tools Group, the UK's largest buying group for independent distributors presented 5 awards to its suppliers at an "Oscar style" awards ceremony recently at the THS annual conference and 30th anniversary celebrations in Harrogate.

The new Work to Height Regulations (WAHR) press home the need for the trade to consider all the potential safety aspects. Are you geared up on the legislation? A little bit of WAHR savvy could provide some real sales opportunities for THS members.

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of THS we have included an excerpt from an article from THS founder, Ken Yarker written for the first ever issue of "Newslink" (now Trade Counter) published in 1980 and tracking the early years of THS.