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Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:10 |
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Swartz Creek, Michigan -- March 20, 2013 -- Blair Equipment has introduced a line of new step drills. The tools are made from premium cobalt M42 High Speed Steel with a TiN coating to improve tool life. The step drills also feature an angled double flute, which Blair Equipment says increases penetration rates and reduces the force needed when drilling. The company also says that starting the hole is easy with the Blair split point.
The new step drills are available in three sizes: Part No 35400 for sizes 1/8-inch to ½-inch for 1/8-inch materials. Part No. 35401 for sizes 3/16-inch to ½-inch for 3/8-inch materials and Part No. 35402 for sizes 3/16-inch to 7/8-inch for 1/8-inch materials.
The new step drills join Blair’s series of holemaking and auto body tools. Blair offers Rotabroach annular cutters which are available individually or in kits. Spotweld cutters and kits for auto body repair, panel removal and restoration. For larger hole requirements Blair’s Holcutters are available in sizes from 11/16-inch through 3-inch for materials up to 1/8-inch thick. Other tools include the pneumatic Enforcer Spotweld Drill and the Tornado II portable paint shaker which are used in collision shops throughout North America.
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Wednesday, 20 March 2013 11:44 |
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Towson, Maryland -- March 20, 2013 -- DeWalt has launched the new 12V MAX/20V MAX Charger/Radio DCR015. The charger/radio's features include a 360-degree roll cage, integrated battery charger, device storage box with AUX and USB ports and two AC power outlets.
“Following the launch of our drills, impacts and saws, the Charger Radio was the next critical product to give our users the DeWalt experience as we continue to expand our 12V MAX and 20V MAX Platforms,” said Todd Plajzer, product manager, DEWALT. “This unit provides a convenient charging solution for our 12V MAX and 20V MAX battery lines packaged in a durable, versatile radio with a full range of sound.”
A 360-degree roll cage with shock absorbers helps to provide protection from rough conditions. The DCR015 charges 12V MAX and 20V MAX DEWALT battery packs while plugged into an AC power source. The radio also has the ability to run off of a 12V MAX or 20V MAX battery when disconnected from AC power, allowing it to run off of a rechargeable and reusable power source.
The charger/radio provides additional versatility with its integrated devise storage box with AUX and USB ports. The auxiliary port allows you to connect a CD, MP3, Portable Satellite Receiver and other digital audio devices to play through the radio amplifier and speakers. The USB port offers the ability to charge a USB compatible electronic device while the charger/radio is plugged into AC power. The unit includes woofers and tweeters to provide a full range of high and low sounds and an efficient class D amplifier.
To personalize this charger/radio, users will be able to enter DEWALT’s Ultimate Radio Playlist Contest – 2013 on Facbook. Restrictions apply. For contest details, on April 1, 2013 go to facebook.com/DEWALT.
Backed by a three year limited warranty, the DCR015 will be available in distribution starting April 1, 2013. The charger/radio is expected to retail at $179.00.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:15 |
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Monday, 18 March 2013 14:18 |
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Norcross, Georgia -- March 18, 2013 -- AkzoNobel says its newest coatings innovation, stickerfix, will soon be available in automotive aftermarket distribution outlets. Partnering with a network of independent manufacturer’s representatives servicing key regions within the U.S. and Canada, AkzoNobel is ready to place stickerfix in the hands of automotive retail consumers. AkzoNobel says stickerfix is the industry’s first coating and adhesive film technology touch-up solution.
To date, AkzoNobel has selected 13 manufacturing representatives including:
• Consumer Sales & Marketing – New England, US
• KAM Marketing – Northeast and Eastern Canada
• TASCO – Southeast, US
• United Sales – East Midwest, US
• Foster Babcock – West Midwest, US
• Strategic Marketing – Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana
• Evan Mecham Sales – Rocky Mountain States
• SS Sales – West Coast, CA, Alaska, Hawaii
• Holm Hicks White – West Canada
• Marland Group – Canadian Tire
• Key Sales – Toyota POE
• Innovative Marketing and Sales Concepts – OEM
• Joe Zeiser – Aftermarket Partnerships
The stickerfix DIY paint solution is a unique commercial offering that harnesses advanced ultra-thin adhesive film technology together with the superior colour match capabilities of AkzoNobel’s premium Sikkens coatings, to provide the industry’s first quick, clean, and easy method of helping car owners conceal paint scratches and chips any time they need it.
“The feedback from SEMA show attendees was very favourable, and we’ve even won the praises of industry trade media,” said Troy Russell, Commercial Manager North America, Stickerfix Vehicle Refinishes. “All indications point to a successful 2013 entrance into the retail aftermarket and we believe the expertise of our skilled manufacturer’s representatives will help us achieve that goal.”
Stickerfix is available in 79 premium refinish colours, including select pearls and metallics. Each stickerfix package contains one sheet with 22 pre-selected decals of various shapes and sizes.
For more information about the stickerfix DIY paint solution, please visit stickerfix.com.
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Last Updated on Monday, 18 March 2013 14:23 |
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Friday, 15 March 2013 13:17 |
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Norcross, Georgia -- March 15, 2013 -- AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC) has announced the launch of Link Manager, a new software tool that the company says is designed to boost the efficiency of shop operations. A&AC Link Manager enables data flow between CCC ONE Repair Workflow and AkzoNobel A&AC’s MixitPro and QuickMix color management systems.
Link Manager is a standalone software product that can be installed on the customer’s PC that hosts the colour management software. Customers can then schedule periodic connections to the shop management system, or connect manually at their convenience. It is a user-friendly product that allows the data transfers to take place in three steps. Once Link Manager has been configured to use the customized interface for CCC ONE Repair Workflow, collision repairerss will always have the latest information concerning the car that needs to be repaired. Also, there is a generic interface that can be enabled for customers using other estimating or shop management system packages.
A&AC says it has developed a wide array of products and services for process driven shops that are designed to boost productivity, lower costs, reduce energy consumption, ensure safety and tie business processes to repair activities.
“We see A&AC Link Manager as another tool to improve efficiency and boost productivity in bodyshop operations, very much in line with our entire process-driven bodyshop approach,” says Mike Sillay, Business Development Services Manager. “With the automatic update capabilities built into Link Manager, it can save the front office and the painter valuable time and improve accuracy with paint costing and tracking.”
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Last Updated on Friday, 15 March 2013 13:21 |
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