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News Archive: 2011


News Item Month Company
Bosch Tools and Accessories Oct Bosch
Toro TimeMaster 30-inch Walk-Behind Mowers Oct Toro
Forrest Offers a Full Line of Quality Nonferrous Saw Blades for Use on Table or Chop Saws Oct Forrest
The Moxie Movement Takes over the Safety Industry for Women in Canada Oct Moxie Trades
LENOX BI-METAL SELF-FEED BIT Is Tougher than Nails Oct Lenox
Ridgid X4 18V Lithium Power Tools Oct Ridgid
POWER MIG® 256 Joins Lincoln Electric's Line of Professional's Choice Wire Feeder/Welders Oct Lincoln
Metabo Offers Cost-effective Bare Tool Option for Popular PowerMasterSeries Tools Oct Metabo
Milwaukee Introduces M12 Jig Saw With New-to-World Hybrid Grip Design Oct Milwaukee
2011 Products from King Canada Oct King Canada
Blackhawk by Proto Announces Obstacle Insert Sets Oct Proto
Senco Adds Two 16 Gauge Models to Fusion Cordless Pneumatic Line Oct Senco
The all-new Knaack 119-01 Field Station Oct Knaack
Angle Grinder from Metabo Features Lighter Weight, Powerful Performance Oct Metabo
Milwaukee Introduces Industry's First Inspection Camera with Rotating Screen Oct Milwaukee
MINWAX Expands Range of Low VOS Wood Care Products Oct Minwax
Dremel Expands Versatile Tool System Lineup With New Dremel Saw-Max and Dremel 3000 Sept Dremel
Rockler Simplifies Wood Bending Process Sept Rockler
Metabo's New Pipe and Tube Belt Sander Ideal for Burnishing, Finishing and Reconditioning Sept Metabo
Milwaukee Introduces Industry's First 6 in 1 Diagonal Cutting Pliers Sept Milwaukee
Milwaukee Introduces Snips with 10X Longer Life Sept Milwaukee
Milwaukee Introduces Pump Pliers with New-To-World Reaming Feature Sept Milwaukee
Milwaukee Introduces Industry's First 6 in 1 Lineman's Pliers Sept Milwaukee
Milwaukee Introduces Industry's First 6 in 1 Combination and Long Nose Pliers Sept Milwaukee
Milwaukee Introduces ProPEX/Tubing Cutter with All Metal Design Sept Milwaukee
Milwaukee Introduces Most Powerful Cordless Caulk and Adhesive Gun on the Market. Sept Milwaukee
CompX Security Products introduces the StealthLock - keyless, invisible security for wood cabinetry. Sept CompX
VIKING 3350 Series Auto-Darkening Helmets from Lincoln Electric Provides Maximum Viewing in a Lightweight Package. Sept Lincoln
Introducing the newest addition to the Leigh line of quality joinery tools, the Leigh R9PLUS Joinery System Sept Leigh
Clear the Air With Gateway Safety's TruAir Ultra Particulate Respirator: NIOSH-Approved P100 Class, Cost-Effective Protection. Sept Gateway
WD-40 announces a new line of products aimed at the trade and avid DIYer market Sept WD-40
Acme Tools Expanding to Add Industrial Woodworking Machinery and Tooling Sept Acme Tools
Welding End Prep Tool From ESCO Bevels, Faces, Bores Simultaneously Sept Esco Tools
Duluth Trading Introduces Legendary Flannel Shirts Packed With Ax-Swingin' Freedom That Would Make Paul Bunyan Proud Sept Duluth Trading
New Digital Multimeter Measures Up to Demands of Commercial and Industrial Electricians. Sept Ideal Industries
Auto-balanced 5" Angle Grinder from Metabo Safer, More Comfortable. Aug Metabo
Restoration Hardware Unveils an Entirely New 600+ Page Publication Aug Restoration Hardware
Bio-Circle parts washers eliminate use of industrial solvents, actively improve health and safety for thousands of workers. Aug Walter Surface Tech
Forrest Manufacturing Introduces It’s New Ply Veneer Worker (PVW) Blade. July Forrest
Trim Router Table Greatly Increases Versatility. Aug Rockler
Rockler's Pock-It Hole Clamp® Adds Quick-Release Aug Rockler
Krylon introduces the first brush-on paint for plastic. July Krylon
Black & Decker Introduces the New Steam-Mop - SmartSelect™ Technology provides a deep down clean on all sealed hard floor surfaces Oct Black & Decker
Black & Decker Turns Heads with the New Pivoting RapidRoller™ Paint Roller Oct Black & Decker
Stop Ruining Your Beautiful Floors! Preserve Them With New Floor Protection Solutions From Stanley Apr Stanley
PORTER-CABLE Launches New, Lightweight 15 AMP Chop Saw May Porter Cable
Leatherman Sidekick and Wingman Multi-Tools Oct Leatherman
DeWALT 20-Volt MAX POWER Lithium-ion Cordless System Oct DeWALT
Black & Decker All-in-One SureGrip Laser Level Makes Accuracy Simple, Quick and Easy Oct Black & Decker
Black & Decker Cordless Orb Vac Is Compact, Convenient and Ready When You Need It Oct Black & Decker
SuperMax 19-38 Combo Drum/Brush Sander July SuperMax Tools
Forrest Miter Master Blades Set the Pace for Professional Quality and Performance Oct Forrest
Weller Introduces New High Precision Electronic and Mechanical Torque Controlled Screwdrivers for Electronics Assembly Oct Weller
Gateway Safety Launches Metro Safety Eyewear: A Versatile Solution That Can Be Used at Work... Or at Play Nov Gateway
Digital Sliding T-Bevel Earns This Old House Top 100 Honor Nov General Tools
PEX Series Extractor - King of Mobility Nov US Products
Walter Surface Technologies Improves Weld Cleaning with Non-Toxic Alternative Nov Walter
New Festool Products Nov Festool
1-2-3 MicroGage Offers Precise Measuring Accuracy in a Compact Package Nov Master Gage
Rockler Caster Kit with One-Touch Lift Mechanism Nov Rockler
MAX USA CORP. Releases New SuperFramer SN883RH2 Nov MAX USA
AF-CLEAN Surface Cleaner from Walter Surface Technologies Replaces Toxic Solvents with Increased Cleaning Efficiency Nov Walter
Rockler Magnetic Cord Keeper Stores Power Tool Cords Safely Out of the Way Nov Rockler
Carter Products Adds MagFence II Universal Fence to Line Nov Carter
BORA To Launch New Product Additions To Measuring and Marking Tools Category Nov Bora
Valspar Unveils New Spray Paint Formula and Design Nov Valspar
COAST Introduces High Performance HP7 LED Flashlight Nov Coast
COAST Debuts New A-Series LED Flashlights at AAPEX  Nov Coast
Georgia Boot's Homeland Updates Classic Work Boots Nov Georgia boots
Empire Level Launches New Laser-Etched Rafter Squares and Updated All-Purpose Cutting Guide at STAFDA Nov Empire Level
Empire Level Introduces Full Line of New Power Tapes at STAFDA Nov Empire Level
TΔSK Signature Chalk Reel Nov Task Tools
9" Angle Grinder from Metabo Lighter, More Economical Nov Metabo
IDEAL Quick Change Screwdriver Eliminates Magnetic Debris Pick-up and Dropped Bits Nov Ideal Industries
Forrest's 20-Tooth, 10"  Woodworker II Blades Are Ideal for Making Fast-Feed Rip Cuts Without Burning Dec Forrest
Morse Diamond Grit Hole Saws and Reciprocating Saw Blades Dec Morse
Rockler Hinges Save Fingers From Slamming Lids Dec Rockler
Milwaukee prepares to introduce a new line of extreme-performance M18 FUEL cordless tools Dec Milwuakee
Kerry Woodworking Announces Two New Kerry-All Pouches Dec Kerry Woodworking
IDEAL Expands Leadership in Hand Tool Marketplace with New Line of Industrial Screwdriver Bits and Accessories Dec Ideal Industries
Georgia Boot's Revives Sport & Trail Collection for 2012 Launch Dec Georgia Boots
NetSecure offers Kudos credit card readers for smartphones and tablets, filling void in Canadian market Dec NetSecure
Rockler Bridges Another Dust Collection Gap Dec Rockler
New Versatile Hammer Drill from Metabo Features Long-lasting Motor  Dec Metabo
Skandia Window Fashions: Partnering with Manasquan Premium Fasteners to Ensure Premium Product Quality & Integrity Dec Skandia
Keyed Entry with Built-in Alarm Dec Schlage
Gateway Safety Introduces GirlzGear™: Safety Products Dec Gateway
Versatile New PEX Stapler for Wood or Foamboard Dec Malco
Gramercy Tools Finishing Brushes Dec Wood Essence
FarrVac Junior Pulse-cleaned Industrial Vacuum Minimizes Clogs Dec FarrVac
EasyHeat Heating Mats Prevent Homes and Businesses from Being Snowed In Dec EasyHeat
Magid Precision Safety IR1970P95 Respirator Dec Magid
Leviton Awarded Top Products of 2012 From Building Operating Management Magazine Dec Leviton
Starborn Industries Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Edison, NJ Headquarters Dec Straborn
New Dowelling Jigs From Rockler Make it Possible to Drill Straight, Accurate Holes Without a Drill Press Dec Rockler
Senco® Introduces JoistPro™ 150 and 250 Metal Connector Nailers Dec Senco
Werner Innovates Extension Ladders With New Compact Design Dec Werner
Four New Toggle Clamps Offer Safety Locks Dec Carr Lane
Rockler's Universal Clamp-It Kit Provides Easy Solution for 90° Joinery Dec Rockler
Woodhaven Deluxe Stair Gauge Dec Woodhaven
IDEAL Combo Head Screwdriver Fits Virtually Any Combination Fastener, Eliminates Need to Purchase Additional Tools Dec Ideal Industries

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